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Embark on an epic adventure with "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card where every week brings thrilling discussions, creative projects, and out-of-this-world fun! Students will think deeply about the themes and conflicts throughout the novel.

Introduction to the novel’s setting, main characters, and initial conflicts. Discuss Ender’s relationship with his siblings and their reaction to him not being chosen for Battle School. Introduce the "Battle School Journal Project," where each student takes on the role of a cadet and writes weekly journal entries.

Project: Start the Battle School Journal Project with the first entry,  focusing on having the monitor just taken out and not being chosen for Battle School. 

Introduction and Chapters 1-2: "Third" and "Peter"

Analyze Ender’s journey to Battle School and his experiences upon arrival. How did he react to being chosen? How did his family react? Discuss Graff’s manipulation and the concept of isolation as a tool for leadership development. Discuss the different games introduced in these chapters and their significance to Ender’s training.

Project: Write a journal entry from the perspective of a new cadet experiencing the launch and their first days at Battle School. 

Chapters 3-5: "Graff," "Launch," and "Games"

Explore the challenges Ender faces in the mind game "The Giant’s Drink" and his transfer to Salamander Army. Discuss the themes of strategy, adaptability, and the psychological aspects of warfare. Discuss our own interpretations of the Giant’s Drink game and what it reveals about Ender’s character.

Project: Add a journal entry reflecting on a challenge faced by the cadet in the mind game or their integration into a new army.

Chapters 6-7: "The Giant's Drink" and "Salamander"

Discuss Ender’s time in Rat Army and the introduction of his siblings' political maneuvering on Earth. Analyze the concept of leadership styles as seen in Ender’s interaction with Dink and Peter and Valentine’s actions. Students debate which leadership style is more effective: Ender’s, Dink’s, or Bonzo’s.

Project: Write a journal entry that focuses on the cadet's experience with different leadership styles and their thoughts on Peter and Valentine’s influence on Earth.

Chapters 8-9: "Rat" and "Locke and Demosthenes"

Analyze Ender’s appointment to Dragon Army and his innovative battle strategies. Discuss the increasing pressure on Ender and how he manages his army. Students create a battle plan for Dragon Army and present their strategy to the class.

Project: Write a journal entry describing the cadet's reaction to a unique or challenging battle strategy they encountered.

Chapters 10-11: "Dragon" and "Veni Vidi Vici"

Discuss the conflict between Ender and Bonzo and the pivotal fight in the shower room. Explore the emotional toll of Battle School on Ender, his reunion with Valentine, and their complex relationship. Create a "Conflict Map" that charts the various conflicts Ender faces, both internal and external, and discuss their impacts.

Project: Write a journal entry reflecting on the cadet’s feelings about the rising tensions in Battle School and the ethical implications of Ender’s actions.

Chapters 12-13: "Bonzo" and "Valentine"

Analyze the final battle simulations, the revelation about the real war, and Ender’s role in it. Discuss the themes of manipulation, guilt, and redemption, and Ender’s decision to become the Speaker for the Dead. Discuss the personal growth of Ender and other characters throughout the novel.

Project: Add a journal entry that reflects on the cadet's feelings about the conclusion of the war and Ender’s choice to understand and speak for the Formics.

Chapters 14-15: "Ender’s Teacher" and "Speaker for the Dead"

Ender's Game: Novel Study

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Disney Pixar Book Club

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Book Club: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo

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Book Club - Heidi

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South Asian Book Club

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Hatchet Book Club

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Lord of the Flies Book Club

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The Hunger Games Book Club

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3rd Grade Full Curriculum Ongoing

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Teen Skills & Chill Homeroom

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The Book Thief: Novel Study

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A Novel Study of Charlotte's Web

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A Bookworm's Novel Study - The Hobbit

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Animal Farm - A Dystopian Novel Study

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Ender's Game: Novel Study

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