Reader's Theatre
Express your dramatic talents and reading skills! Practice reading several reader’s theatre plays, then choose a favorite play, create character puppets, and perform a puppet show for your parents. This is a great way to practice expressive reading and use your dramatic skills.
Let’s explore the world of science in Mandarin!
Battle of the Books
· Crenshaw by Kathrine Applegate
· Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry
· Hello Universe by Erin Kelly
· Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder
· Read Friends by Shannon Hale
· The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley
· Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
· The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Put on your “armor” and spend the next 12 weeks digging into some great books, amplifying your public speaking, building confidence, and sharing in the joy of reading as you team up to challenge others by simply bringing books to life!
Book Nook
English Writing
2nd graders who are looking to laugh and practice their speaking and writing skills are encouraged to join Ms. Melissa’s improv acting class. In the improv acting class you will learn to communicate more fluently in English while you write and tell jokes, practice improv acting techniques and identify and complement others while watching them do improv acting on the video. Come ready to listen, speak and write in English with greater accuracy and fluency.
Dramatic Reading
Express your dramatic talents and reading skills! Practice reading several dramatic readings including Aesop’s Fables, then choose a favorite fable, create characters, and perform a show for your classmates. This is a great way to practice expressive reading and use your dramatic skills!
Chinese Writing Club
In Chinese Writing Club, students will read a series of Children’s books about Chinese New Year. We will learn and share our acknowledgement and experience about Chinese culture and Chinese Festivals. In the end of the CCA, we will fish a story about Chinese New Year or Chinese Festivals.
Chinese Poetry
Chinese Book Club
This CCA aims at introducing and guide-reading some popular Chinese fictions for kids. During each six-week section, the host teacher will pick several fictions (by author or topic) and share with students. Students will explore wonderful Chinese chapter books and Chinese culture highlights. In addition to that, students will also get many chances to share their thoughts and feelings with peers.