Page to Screen: The Ultimate Movie Book Club

Join us for an exciting journey through the world of books and movies! In this book club, students will read a carefully selected novel before our first class meeting, where we will discuss the book’s themes, characters, plot, and writing style. Before the second session, students will watch the movie adaptation on their own or with family, preparing to analyze the differences and similarities between the two versions. Our class meets once per week to allow students time to finish the book and movie! The first week we will discuss the book, and the next week we will discuss the movie adaptation. 

During our discussions, we will explore why filmmakers make certain changes, what gets left out or added, and whether the movie captures the heart of the book. Students will debate what worked well, what they would change, and whether they preferred the book or movie version. Along the way, they’ll strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills, all while having fun with stories they love.

Perfect for avid readers, young movie buffs, and curious thinkers, this book club makes reading exciting and interactive. Get ready for deep discussions, fun debates, and a chance to explore storytelling like never before!

Here is the class schedule: 
Week 1 (March 30-April 5): BOOK- The One and Only Ivan – Katherine Applegate
Week 2 (April 6-April 12) MOVIE-The One and Only Ivan (2020 film)
Week 3 (April 13-April 19) BOOK-The Westing Game – Ellen Raskin
Week 4 (April 20-April 27) MOVIE-The Westing Game (1997 film: Get a Clue)
WEEK OF APRIL 28-MAY 3- NO CLASS SPRING BREAK
Week 5 (May 4-May 10) BOOK-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-Roald Dahl
Week 6 (May 11-May 17) MOVIE- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971 film)
Week 7 (May 18-May 24) BOOK- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief – Rick Riordan
Week 8 (May 25-May 31) MOVIE- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010 film)
Week 9 (June 1-June 7)
Week 10 (June 8-June 14) BOOK-Matilda- Roald Dahl
Week 11 (June 15-June 21) MOVIE- Matilda (1996 film)
Week 12 (June 22-June 28) BOOK - A Wrinkle in Time – Madeleine L’Engle
Week 13 (June 29-July 5) MOVIE- A Wrinkle in Time  (2018 film)
Week 14 (July 6-July 12) BOOK- Bridge to Terabithia – Katherine Paterson
Week 15 (July 13-July 19) MOVIE- Bridge to Terabithia–(2007 film)
Week 16 (July 20-July 26) BOOK- The BFG – Roald Dahl
Week 17 (July 27-August 2) MOVIE- The BFG (2016 film)
Week 18 (August 3-August 9) BOOK - Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White
Week 19 (August 10-August 16) MOVIE - Charlotte’s Web (2006 film)
Week 20 (August 17-August 23) BOOK - A Series of Unfortunate Events – Lemony Snicket 
Week 21 (August 24-August 30) MOVIE- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2006 film)
Week 22 (August 21- September 6) BOOK-Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Jeff Kinney
Week 23 (September 7-September 13) MOVIE- Diary of a Wimpy KID (2010 movie)