Book Club With a Variety of Chapter Books 8-12 Year Olds

~Together we will promote a love for literature and a positive attitude towards reading~

Together in class student(s) and teacher will read 1 to 2 chapters together (depending on time) and the student(s) 2-3 chapters assigned before the next class for homework.

During our book club students will experience the student-centered model of literacy (employing the Gradual
Release of Responsibility); I do, You do, We do

Together we will invite natural discussions that lead to student inquiry and critical thinking

Joining a book club Provides choice and encourages responsibility

Students will keep track of their thinking during each chapter in their own Readers Journal for each book in the book club series.

Each meeting will have activities that coincide with each chapter that we read together.

During each week students will be asked to read 2-3 chapters on their own outside of class and fill in their comprehension journal. This will keep them on the same pace as each other and ready to start for the next class. This also promotes accountability and responsibility for their own reading! Students will read in class out loud with each other and complete comprehension questions in class. Outside work will be expected to be completed before our next reading session.

I am open to adding any book suggestions! :)

*Start Date: August 15 (You will need the book to participate in class and outside of class)

EACH book is approximately 6 weeks long I will post the end dates and tentative start dates for next books as we go along...books are subject to change base off of learners interest too :)

Please note: Stories will be vetted and chosen to ensure compliance with outschool policies. 

Book 1: 
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
By: Chris Colfer

Book 2: The City of Ember
By: Jeanne Duprau

Book 3: Wish
By: Barbara O'Connor

Book 4: Restart
By: Gordon Korman

Book 5: Percy Jackson: the Lightning Thief
By: Rick Riordan