Novel Study Book Club: Reading Comprehension: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"

Students will actively participate in a novel study by reading "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".  In this class, the teacher and the students discuss elements of the novel.   My teaching style includes a fun and engaging way to refer back to the text and discuss a fantastic and classic book.  I encourage a high level of student participation, discussion,  and engagement while I act as the facilitator.  Each class will include discussions and interactive activities related to the study.  No required experience is needed.  Students should come ready to learn and have a fantastic time!  

In each class we will discuss in detail the chapters assigned for each class.  All chapters will be assigned to read at home to discuss in the next class.  Students must have his/her own copy of the book.  After reading, we will discuss the chapters and complete reading activities that reinforce and teach critical reading skills such as :

Character Analysis
Identifying story elements
Plot
Problem/Solution
Point of View
Cause and Effect
Main Ideas and supporting details
Making Predictions
Summarizing
Vocabulary
Sequencing
Visualizing
Making Inferences
Making Connections 
Asking higher Level Questions
Writing Prompts

Reading activities will be completed in class and with the group. I will add the resources if applicable before each class when necessary so students will have the opportunity to print and complete the assignments.

The following schedule is an estimate for reading and task completion.  This will depend on student discussions, engagement, and activity completion:

Week 1- Read chapters 1-5
Week 2- Read chapters 6-10
Week 3- Read chapters 11-14
Week 4- Read chapters 15-17

Note: Chapters 1-2 must be read before the first class so students are prepared to dive in and participate.