Book Club-The Ambassador of Nowhere Tx- Sequel to When Zach Beaver Came to Town
Mike P
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In this 2-session book club learners pick up the lives of the main characters from Zachary Beaver 20 years later in Antler Tx, during the time of 9/11. This deeply layered book is a classic example of KImberly WIllis Holt #academic
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this positive and safe discussion-based class, students will study the text, exposition, deeply embedded themes and wonderfully layered characters, along with examples of figurative language and voice. Background: This is a sequel to When Zachary Beaver Came to Town so it is highly suggested that the learner read, and hopefully take the Book LInks class on the Zachary Beaver book before reading this book and taking the class. Summary: "In 2001, seventh grader Rylee WIlson, and new...
I have several novels/ Book Links book clubs which deal with the topic including Ground Zero, The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland and I have read extensively to study the history of this period and also watch documentaries, and , again, please remember this is one very important plot and the book deals with so much more and it is all warmly, thoughtfully constructed and is a great novel for adults also.
Homework Offered
For the first meeting , please read the book to page 153. For the second meeting, please read to the end of the book.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A copy of the novel, The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas
One subplot involves Joe and his Mom moving across the country from NYC to Anter, Texas as a result of Joe's father having been a first- responder. While Joe and a main character form a strong friendship, it is clear that his mom and he have not had time to process the 9/11 situation in which Joe's father did perish while saving others. Please have conversations, as you feel necessary, regarding the events of 9/11 so that your learner has a background on the topic. While the book does not go into depth on the subject, it is clear that Joe's dad is a hero, deeply missed, and unfairly taken from his family and friends. I will be sticking to specifics and facts, not my own thoughts regarding 9/11 should questions come up. If details are asked, I will be using the author notes in Ground Zero by Alan Gratz for factual information, and please remember this is one of many plots in the novel that deal with reuniting two characters and how other characters have changed and grown over the last twenty years.
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
Group Class
$44
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
