Dry - Book Club

In this class, we will be discussing Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman! This is the poignant story of Alyssa and her family as the water slowly runs dry in her town. People always had reasons to be stressed and on edge, but when all of the rules they've been following (no watering your yard, no filling your pool) no longer matter, what lengths will everyone go to just to make sure their own households survive the new complete lack of water? Join along for the adventure as we discuss this book! 

This class is broken down so that we will be reading (independently at home) and discussing the story as we go along. We will be talking about the different aspects of the book as well as the structure of the story, including the growth of the characters and the arc that the story takes. We will discuss character archetypes, as well as the elements of stories, including inciting incidents and turning points. 

Would we suggest this story to a friend? Does the author attain a goal by telling these stories? Were we scared? Would be share these tales around a campfire? Just a few of the things we will be talking about as the story unfolds! 

All students are asked to have their cameras on as it helps keep students engaged and encourages conversation. Please raise your hand if you are ready to comment and respect the commentary of all other students by not interrupting. 

Class 1: Chapters 1-3 (pages 1-47)

Class 2: Chapters 4-7 (pages 48-93)

Class 3: Chapters 8-13 (pages 94-139)

Class 4: Chapters 14-18 (pages 139-190)

Class 5: Chapters 19-23 (pages 190-241)

Class 6: Chapters 24-28 (pages 241-292)

Class 7: Chapters 29-42 (pages 292-338)

Class 8: Chapters 43-56 (pages 338-390)