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| - A Celebration of a Sense of Place Syllabus This course is truly a celebration of books! Come prepared to read, explore, and have fun learning! Course Goals: 1. to read a wide selection of children's literature by Maine authors and illustrators 2. to visit locations that resonate in Maine children's literature 3. to meet authors and illustrators 4. to create a portfolio of unit ideas for use in your own classroom Field Trips: We will travel to a variety of sites, including, but not limited to, museums, bookstores, libraries, harbors and towns where authors resided, and Acadia National Park. Each place we visit will tie into what we are reading and into our exploration of books that impart a real flavor of Maine. Suggested Text: A Celebration of Maine Children's Books by Lynn Plourde and Paul Knowles (Although this is not required, this is a superb text that features 185 books by Maine authors and illustrators. Each mention also includes a brief synopsis and author bio.) The Children's Books: Please email for list once you are enrolled in the course. My e-mail address is: mobrien228@yahoo.com Schedule: Sunday: Meet and greet at orientation reception Monday: - Introductions - Discussion about unit projects - Book Talks, Bag Projects, Jackdaws, My Maine Box, Reader's Theater, etc. - Field trip to Somesville Tuesday: - Field trip to Isleford and Cranberry Island: - Viewing of Rachel Field's home - Hitty Her First Hundred Years exhibit at Cranberry Island Museum - Isleford...an afternoon of reading Wednesday: - Field Trip to Camden: - The Children's Garden at the Camden Public Library - Tour of the Mary Day Thursday: - Field Trip to Blue Hill Area: - Visit Bucks Harbor, which Robert McClosky made famous in One - Morning in Maine Friday: - Field Trip to Jordan Pond House for lunch - Discussion, share unit project ideas, compile portfolios (Sessions, activities, and field trips may vary based on weather and additional opportunities.) |
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