Book Club: Geronimo Stilton - "Flight of the Red Bandit"

In this fun Book Club reading class, students will read and discuss the chapter book "Flight of the Red Bandit" from the Geronimo Stilton series. The story is about a silly mouse who goes on an adventure with his friends. There is no need to purchase the book, as the entire story will be provided and covered during the class time. The chapter book is about a Grade 2-4 reading level. 

Book Description:
"One hot summer afternoon, I was trying to write, but I just couldn't get inspired. I needed a break! Who would've thought that soon I'd be in Arizona, hanging from cliffs and white-water rafting? Grandfather Shortpaws had sent me on a hunt for his old friend -- the Red Bandit. What a fabumouse adventure!" - Geronimo Stilton

In the class, students will have the opportunity to read portions of the story, as well as listen to teacher-modelled reading. Other reading techniques may be employed, including choral reading, echo reading, and reader's theatre. These methods help students to improve their confidence, fluency, accuracy and expression while reading texts aloud. 

We will also use reading comprehension strategies to discuss the story. Students will have opportunities to ask questions, learn new vocabulary, make predictions and make connections to their own life and the world around them. 

Week 1: Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2
Week 2: Chapters 3 & 4
Week 3: Chapters 5 & 6
Week 4: Chapters 7 & 8
Week 5: Chapters 9 & 10
Week 6: Chapters 11 & 12
Week 7: Chapters 13 & 14
Week 8: Chapters 15 & 16, Concluding Discussion
    
The class will be very interactive and students will be able to express themselves and show what they have learned through discussion and question and answer. At the end of the class, students will have an opportunity to share what they enjoyed about the story and why.