Once Upon a Time
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Once Upon a Time is a 9-week elective that takes an in-depth look at the stories that children are told by society and how they are told. This course invites students to seek out pleasurable reading experiences by reading nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and more. This course is for both the avid reader and the person who wants to read, but who has difficulty choosing interesting books to read. Even though Once Upon a Time may focus on children’s literature, it should show students that it is always okay to read their favorite stories at any age. And perhaps, this course will even inspire students to tell their own stories. No prior knowledge is required, but it is encouraged that students seek out more information on topics they enjoy throughout the course.
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Nursery Rhymes & Picture Books
Unit 2: Fairy Tales
Unit 3: Traditional Literature
Unit 4: Chapter Books
Unit 5: Children's Book Project
student work examples
These student projects were completed in Unit 4 and Unit 5 of the course. One student completed a book report about their chosen chapter book and the other wrote their own children's book.
