Expressive Reading Circle

          Module 1: Getting Started with Expressive Reading

Section 1: Welcome to Reading Circle and Basic Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Reading Circle  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Reading Circle  
- Lesson 2: Rules and Etiquette in Our Circle  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Rules and Etiquette in Our Circle

Section 2: Building a Love for Reading  
- Lesson 1: What is a Story?  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 What is a Story?  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Our Favorite Books  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Identifying Our Favorite Books

Section 3: Understanding Basic Story Elements  
- Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End in Stories  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Beginning, Middle, and End in Stories  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Characters  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Recognizing Characters

Section 4: Listening and Sharing  
- Lesson 1: The Art of Listening  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 The Art of Listening  
- Lesson 2: Sharing Thoughts Clearly  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sharing Thoughts Clearly

Section 5: Expressing Opinions  
- Lesson 1: What is an Opinion?  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 What is an Opinion?  
- Lesson 2: How to Share Opinions Respectfully  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 How to Share Opinions Respectfully


Module 2: Exploring Stories and Characters

Section 1: Deep Dive into Characters  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Characters’ Feelings  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Characters’ Feelings  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Characters in Stories  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Comparing Characters in Stories

Section 2: Story Settings and Contexts  
- Lesson 1: Where the Story Happens  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Where the Story Happens  
- Lesson 2: Why Settings Matter  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Why Settings Matter

Section 3: Storyline and Plot  
- Lesson 1: What is a Plot?  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 What is a Plot?  
- Lesson 2: Plot Sequencing Activity  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Plot Sequencing Activity

Section 4: Introduction to Themes  
- Lesson 1: What is a Theme?  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 What is a Theme?  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Themes in Stories  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recognizing Themes in Stories

Section 5: Describing Scenes  
- Lesson 1: Using Senses to Describe Settings  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Using Senses to Describe Settings  
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Scene from a Story  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Drawing a Scene from a Story


Module 3: Building Communication and Discussion Skills

Section 1: Speaking Clearly  
- Lesson 1: Speaking with Confidence  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Speaking with Confidence  
- Lesson 2: Using Simple Language  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Using Simple Language

Section 2: Listening Actively  
- Lesson 1: What is Active Listening?  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 What is Active Listening?  
- Lesson 2: Listening Practice in Pairs  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Listening Practice in Pairs

Section 3: Asking and Answering Questions  
- Lesson 1: Formulating Simple Questions  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Formulating Simple Questions  
- Lesson 2: Responding to a Question  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Responding to a Question

Section 4: Group Discussion Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Taking Turns in Discussion  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Taking Turns in Discussion  
- Lesson 2: Agreeing and Disagreeing Respectfully  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Agreeing and Disagreeing Respectfully

Section 5: Story-Based Discussions  
- Lesson 1: Discussing Your Favorite Parts of a Story  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Discussing Your Favorite Parts of a Story  
- Lesson 2: Listening to Others’ Interpretations  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Listening to Others’ Interpretations


Module 4: Creative Expression through Reading

Section 1: Creative Storytelling Basics  
- Lesson 1: Retelling a Story in Your Own Words  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Retelling a Story in Your Own Words  
- Lesson 2: Adding Details to Stories  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Adding Details to Stories

Section 2: Expressing Emotions  
- Lesson 1: How Do Characters Feel?  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 How Do Characters Feel?  
- Lesson 2: Expressing Your Own Emotions  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Expressing Your Own Emotions

Section 3: Role-Play and Dramatization  
- Lesson 1: Acting Out a Scene  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Acting Out a Scene  
- Lesson 2: Discussing Different Perspectives through Role-Play  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Discussing Different Perspectives through Role-Play

Section 4: Comparative Analysis of Stories  
- Lesson 1: Comparing Two Different Stories  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Comparing Two Different Stories  
- Lesson 2: Learning from Different Endings  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Learning from Different Endings

Section 5: Summarizing Stories  
- Lesson 1: How to Summarize a Story  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 How to Summarize a Story  
- Lesson 2: Practicing Summaries in Groups  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Practicing Summaries in Groups


Module 5: Building Critical Thinking Skills

Section 1: Analyzing Characters and Their Decisions  
- Lesson 1: Why Do Characters Make Choices?  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Why Do Characters Make Choices?  
- Lesson 2: Discussing Different Choices  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Discussing Different Choices

Section 2: Examining Story Problems and Solutions  
- Lesson 1: Identifying a Problem in a Story  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying a Problem in a Story  
- Lesson 2: Brainstorming Story Solutions  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Brainstorming Story Solutions

Section 3: Understanding Different Points of View  
- Lesson 1: Seeing Stories from Different Angles  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Seeing Stories from Different Angles  
- Lesson 2: Role-Playing Multiple Perspectives  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Role-Playing Multiple Perspectives

Section 4: Reflecting on Our Reading Journey  
- Lesson 1: Reflecting on What We Learned  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Reflecting on What We Learned  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Class Reading Journal Entry  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating a Class Reading Journal Entry

Section 5: Celebrating Our Progress  
- Lesson 1: Sharing Favorite Moments from Our Reading Circles  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Sharing Favorite Moments from Our Reading Circles  
- Lesson 2: Planning a Class Reading Celebration  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Planning a Class Reading Celebration