Award Winners | Ongoing Book Club for Tweens (9-12)
Join us in this ongoing, bi-weekly book club. We'll engage in lively discussions about the characters, settings, and themes of these beloved books. Participate in fun quizzes, themed games, and exciting challenges to test your knowledge.
Shanetta Oliver
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(5)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Welcome to the Award Winners Ongoing Book Club for Tweens 🤓 (9-12)! In this club, your child will have the opportunity to read and discuss award-winning 🏆books in a fun and engaging format. I've curated a collection of outstanding Newbery Award-winning 🏆titles that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Each book offers a thrilling literary adventure, from heartwarming tales of friendship to epic journeys through magical realms. During our bi-weekly meetings, your child 🤓 will join other book enthusiasts in lively discussions about the characters, settings, and themes of these beloved stories. It's a fantastic chance for them to share their favorite moments, exchange ideas, and develop their love for reading. So, if you have a tween 🤓who loves to read and wants to explore the world of Newbery Award-winning books, I invite them to join the Award Winners Ongoing Book Club for Tweens. It's a wonderful way to expand their imagination and discover the joy of reading! ⭐Classes meet every other week to give everyone a chance to read or listen to the book beforehand. This is an ongoing class and learners can pop in anytime. The schedule is listed below.⭐ In each class, we'll summarize what was read, get reactions from readers, ask and answer questions, and reflect on lessons learned or how to apply them to our lives. I may lead and facilitate discussions, however, students will interact with each other in an informal setting to discuss their thoughts and feelings about each book. We'll play Jeopardy-style games, Kahoots, trivia, and more. ⭐Please note that there needs to be at least 2 learners enrolled, if not, the class may be canceled.⭐ 📚📆Book Titles and Dates (Please note: Meetings are held every other week and you will only be charged for the weeks that we meet) ➡️9/7/23 or 9/8/23 - Maniac Megee by Jerry Spinelli ➡️9/21/23 or 9/22/23 - When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller ➡️10/5/23 or 10/6/23 - Holes by Louis Sachar ➡️10/19/23 or 10/20/23 - Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson ➡️11/2/23 or 11/3/23 - Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina ➡️11/16/23 or 11/17/23 - Kira Kira by Cynthia Kadohata ➡️11/30/23 or 12/1/23 - New Kid by Jerry Craft ➡️12/14/23 or 12/15/23 - The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo ===>>>New Year 2024 Schedule will resume January 4, 2024, and updated here<<<=== - Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Curtis - From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson - Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor - Number the Stars by Lois Lowry - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - Hello Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly - Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander - The Giver by Lois Lowry - When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead - Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine - Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott Dell
Learning Goals
This course will promote a love of literature in a positive, nurturing environment with other like-minded learners.
Students will discuss character traits, major themes, favorite characters, setting, and book to real-life connections. Students will show understanding of book by summarizing text, drawing inferences, and comparing and contrasting setting, characters, events, etc.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Books are age-appropriate, however, they may contain content or discuss topics parents may deem inappropriate. Parents are highly encouraged to check out:
https://commonsensemedia.org
for guidance on each book.
Supply List
Students should have a read or listen to the book before we meet. A personal copy is recommended and parents can purchase books from Amazon, check out from the library, or download audiobooks. If a learner has only read part of the book before class starts, they are still welcome to participate.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2018
5.0
5reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from George Mason University
I am an avid book reader and know there are others out there like me. I am a former classroom teacher and my favorite classes to teach are literature-based. The books on this list are just some of the titles I feel every child should read and reread. I have Master's in Education and I just love diving into a good book and dissecting it. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
