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Novel Study Program (Grades 4–6) – List 3
$10/week/student
Reading for Enjoyment, Exploration, and Growth
This self-guided enrichment program is designed for students in Grades 4–6 who enjoy reading and want to explore well-loved children’s literature in a structured, thoughtful way. The selected books are widely popular, classroom-safe, and rich in language, imagination, and emotional connection.
Each book is divided into weekly reading sections. Students complete comprehension questions and a short writing activity after each lesson, building toward a final paragraph or short reflection essay. The goal is to foster reading enjoyment while strengthening vocabulary, comprehension, and expression.
✍️ How It Works
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Each novel is divided into weekly lessons
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Each lesson includes:
→ A reading assignment
→ Comprehension questions
→ A writing prompt -
Each book ends with a short final response paragraph or essay
📚 Book List & Duration
(All books are age-appropriate and widely loved in Grades 4–6)
Semester 2 (24 weeks)
| Title | Author | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Popper’s Penguins | Richard Atwater | 3 weeks |
| Flora & Ulysses | Kate DiCamillo | 4 weeks |
| The Tale of Despereaux | Kate DiCamillo | 4 weeks |
| The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | Kate DiCamillo | 4 weeks |
| The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | 4 weeks |
| Hatchet | Gary Paulsen | 5 weeks |
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