Welcome to the I Survived graphic novel book club!  In this ongoing class, we will meet weekly to discuss these fantastic historical books.  Please note that each class can be taken separately and does not build on any other classes, so you can drop in and out as needed!

The "I Survived” novels are incredibly popular, and are a unique way of teaching about important historical events.  In each class, we will focus on one particular book in the series through a combination of teacher-led and student-led discussion.  Discussion is only focused on that book and does not build on previous books, therefore students can enroll at any point and not be behind.  I will begin each class with a fun Q&A activity tied to that week's reading selection, and then we will discuss the plot from the week's assigned book.  We will also discuss some "behind the scenes" historical facts in order to enrich our learning of the book. Additionally, I will share personal experience with two of the events (books 4 and 6).  Please note that upon finishing the series of graphic novels, I am open to adding classes for the I Survived chapter books in order to continue the series.

I highly encourage interaction and participation in my classes, while also being mindful of those who are not comfortable participating.  Although no prior knowledge is needed, students will most likely enjoy this class more if they have read the selected book each week.  

Here is a list of the dates, books, and chapters that will be covered:
Week of 8/15: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic (Book 1)
Week of 8/22: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (Book 2)
Week of 8/29: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (Book 3)
Week of 9/5: I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Book 4)
Week of 9/12: I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (Book 5)
Week of 9/19: I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (Book 6)
Week of 10/3: I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (Book 7)
Week of 10/10: I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (Book 8)

CHAPTER BOOKS:
Week of 10/17: I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 
Week of 10/24: I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 
Week of 10/31: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Week of 11/7: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Week of 11/14: I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Week of 11/21: I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Week of 11/28: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Week of 12/5: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Week of 12/12: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Week of 12/19: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79


***These classes will be added to in subsequent weeks. I will update these dates once we reach the end of the first cycle.