Zzzbook Club: "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
In this literature reading book club, we'll read "When You Reach Me", while working on reading skills, critical thinking, analysis, enhancing vocabulary, grammar, out loud reading, and having fun!
Dr. Samara Grossman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(361)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
There is no assignment before the first class. Please read the following for the subsequent classes: Before meeting 2: read chapter 1 to the end of chapter 22 Before meeting 3: read chapter 23 to the end of chapter 45Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This book is a wonderful story for kids of all ages. We will do reading on our own before each class, and practice our oral reading skills in class. Learners are not forced to read out loud during class, but are encouraged. During the first half of the class, we will discuss key plot points, our favorite parts, and other memorable moments. We may also do an activity based on the lesson of the week such as a writing activity, brainstorming, using our imaginations, or we may even do role play and discuss adaptation. **You do not need to read before the first class. There is no assignment before the first class. Please read the following for the subsequent classes: Before meeting 2: read chapter 1 to the end of chapter 22 Before meeting 3: read chapter 23 to the end of chapter 45 About the book: "This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," (The New York Times) and "superb" (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. The notes tell her that she must write a letter—a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem—because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Fiction A New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book Five Starred Reviews A Junior Library Guild Selection"
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents need to know this time-traveler novel features the death of a man who is hit by a truck in front of the main character. It also addresses a girl's fear of a homeless man near her New York City apartment and touches on racism. The main character's friend is punched in the stomach by another boy for no apparent reason.
Supply List
We will be reading "When You Reach Me" By Rebecca Stead- any version will do.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be reading "When You Reach Me" By Rebecca Stead- any version will do.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
361reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in English from Drew University
Master's Degree from Kean University
Bachelor's Degree in English from William Paterson University
I am an elementary library, art, and music teacher. Before that, I was the producing artistic director of a youth theater, doing musicals with kids and teens for the past 20 years (Matilda is also a Broadway Musical). I am also a freelance teaching artist throughout the NYC and NJ area teaching all ages from kindergarten through graduate students in the arts, writing, history, and literature. In 2018, I received my doctorate in Literary Studies with a musical theater scholarly dissertation. Reviews
Live Group Class
$42
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-7 learners per class
