Girl Detectives Book Club- Nancy Book 6 The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Welcome to the Nancy Drew Book Club – The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Nancy Drew girl detective has a knack for solving cases.  In this book club, we will explore just how she solves mysteries.  As a reader in this club, you will identify her skills to solve mysteries.  In addition, we will discuss how to use those same skills in their lives. 


Nancy Drew was one of the first girl detectives. Growing up, I enjoyed reading her. I know your student will enjoy reading her as well. 


Synopsis:
 Nancy and her friends, Bess and George, meet Joanne Byrd on a train ride home. Joanne lives at Red Gate Farm with her grandmother, but if they do not raise enough money to pay the mortgage, they will soon lose the farm! Nancy, Bess, and George decide to stay at Red Gate for a week as paying customers. Soon, they learn about the strange group of people who rent a cave on the property. They describe themselves as a nature cult called the Black Snake Colony. Nancy investigates their group and helps to uncover a ring of counterfeiters in town!

What topic will be covers 
For the Nancy Drew book club, topics that will be covered includes
:
           Identify critical problem-solving skills.
           Identify and evaluate communication skills
           Writing skills
           Evaluate critical thinking skills
           Social skills
           Understand and express the importance of inclusion and diversity 
           Analyze the value o7f friendship

Benefits of book clubs:
· Fosters literacy 
· Promoted the development of social skills 
· Connects reading, writing, and listening 
· Gain critical thinking skills
•	Discussion of chapters read
•	Build a vocabulary based on chapters
•	Discussion on how to apply skills to real-life situations

Book Clubs help children increase their comprehension and ability to discuss what they know. The class is structured as a group discussion. Each learner will have the opportunity to give his/her viewpoint. I understand that some children may not want to share openly, so the chat room is available. Additionally, the learner can send the journal to me for review only. No GRADE will be given in the club.   
 
 
Class Interaction

Each learner will receive Nancy Drew Journal upon signing up for the club. The learners will use the journal to record their thoughts about the weekly assigned reading. 
During class, the learners will have an opportunity to share their thoughts. I understand that some learners may not feel comfortable speaking in public; therefore, using the chat will be available. Additionally, the learners will be able to build a vocabulary list based on the book. A final project will include each learner writing a detective biography.

In a PowerPoint, the class will participate in games and activities such as:
- Riddle games
- Trivia games
- Vocabulary games 
 
During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
1. What did you most like about this week’s reading?
2. What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
3. Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
4. Which character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
5. From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?

WEEK ONE: Pre-Reading and Author Study Read Chapters 1-3
          
          Chapter 1. A Strange Fragrance
          Chapter 2. Mysterious Numbers
          Chapter 3. Work On A Code

- Author study – As a class, we will discuss the author Carolyn Keene.
•	If you could ask the author one question, what would it be
 
- Introduction of learners. Each learner will have the opportunity to introduce themselves. They will also give the reason why they choose this book club. 
- Introduction of Nancy Drew
Questions: What were your initials thoughts about the book?
Have you ever been to Phoenix, Arizona?
 

WEEK TWO –  
- Book Discussion Chapters 4-7
Chapter 4. A Switch In Jobs
Chapter 5. Money, Money!
Chapter 6. A Worrisome Journey
Chapter 7. Nature Cult
 
During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
-What did you most like about this week’s reading?
-What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
-Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
-Which character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
-From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?
 
WEEK THREE 
- Book Discussion Chapters 8-11
Chapter 8. Hillside Ghosts
Chapter 9. Black Snake Colony Member
Chapter 10. Plan of Attack
Chapter 11.  A Midnight Message

During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
-What did you most like about this week’s reading?
-What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
-Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
-Which character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
-From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?

WEEK FOUR 
- Book Discussion Chapters 12-15
Chapter 12. Secret Service Agents
Chapter 13. A Hesitant Hitchhiker
Chapter 14. Disturbing Gossip
Chapter 15. Masqueraders
 
During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
-What did you most like about this week’s reading?
-What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
-Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
-What character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
-From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?

WEEK FIVE 
- Book Discussion Chapters 16-18
Chapter 16. Startling Commands
Chapter 17. Tense Moments
Chapter 18. Prisoners
 
During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
-What did you most like about this week’s reading?
-What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
-Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
-What character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
-From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?
 

WEEK SIX
- Book Discussion Chapters 19-20
Chapter 19. Destroyed Evidence
Chapter 20. A Final Hunch
 
During each class, the learners will be asked to answer the following questions? 
-What did you most like about this week’s reading?
-What clues did you see that will solve the mystery?
-Other than Nancy, who was your favorite character: Why? 
-Which character in this week’s reading reminds you of someone you know?
-From this week’s reading, what can we apply to your life today?

- Wrap up the discussion of the book
•	Did the book’s plot and ending meet your expectations?
•	If you could change anything in the book, what would it be?
- Submission of Final Project
- A final game about the book
- Leaners will share something about their culture or family heritage (The class votes on this activity during the first class)