There are simple steps to help make it a success.
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First, spend 15 - 30 minutes reading your classic book as a read-aloud for the family. Even if your little ones don’t understand everything or appear to being paying attention, they will get something out of it.
How many days will you spend on your book?
It's easy to figure out. Simply divide the number of pages in the book by the number of lessons in the unit. This is the number of pages you will need to read each day to complete the book.
Have your children take turns reading as they are able. Read every other sentence, every other paragraph or every other page depending on their ability.
Explain new vocabulary words, as needed. Point out words they may not know. Ask if they can guess what the new word means.
Record all these activities in your tracking system as vocabulary, reading and/or literature.
Next, complete any hands-on activities as a group allowing each child to participate according to their abilities.
Record this in your tracking system as history project, art project, etc. as appropriate.
Finally, assign the independent work to each child according to the his/her ability: independent reading, composition projects, worksheets, research, and/or internet activities.
Research can be done on the Internet, using an encyclopedia, or with suggested library books or reference books you have in your home.
Use vocabulary words and misspelled words from compositions as your spelling lesson for the week.
When editing compositions, record this as grammar. Show the children what mistakes they are making and how to correct them.
Independent reading can done by your children on their own time or when you are working with the younger children.
Record these activities in your log book as reading, composition, grammar, research skills, vocabulary or whatever is appropriate for your record keeping system.
Keep a portfolio on your child's activities as you go.
As you can see, using a classic book is an easy way to cover many skills in your lesson plans.
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