Let's Celebrate a Book Together! Join me for a great discussion of a GRAPHIC version of the classic book, A Christmas Carol by Sean Michael Wilson and Charles Dickens. The Graphic Version is by Classical Comics and includes much of the original text brought to life through graphics. We will also enjoy a fun game time with a few rounds of "Would You Rather: Christmas Edition."

Let's travel back to London in the early 1800s to join Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visitors. We'll start our time together with a few facts about Charles Dickens and London during the 1800s. Then we'll discuss various story elements of this graphic novel classic. Finally, we'll end by playing, "Would You Rather Christmas Edition." 

NOTE: Upon registration, you'll receive a PDF with book club details and the game instructions.

The goal of our book discussion is to foster an understanding of A Christmas Carol while laying the foundations for future literary analysis. Students will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book. We'll discuss topics such as plot elements, characters, themes, the author's style, and more. Because this is the graphic version, we'll spend some time discussing ways in which the graphics enhanced the story. Students are encouraged to mark their favorite graphic from the book to share with the group. 

During our meeting, I will facilitate a roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their own opinions and listen to the opinions of others. Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will give everyone the opportunity to practice in a comfortable atmosphere. Please know that sharing verbally is optional and everyone can share to their level of comfort. 

Participants are encouraged, though not required, to dress in Christmas attire and bring a Christmas-inspired snack or drink to enjoy as we discuss.