Reading and Writing With Purpose - A Book Club for Gifted Students!
Jill Harper
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(277)
An engaging book club that includes in-depth discussion and writing responses.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to the Reading with Purpose book club! In this book club, we will meet ten times over the semester to discuss our books. We will read a book every two weeks, and students will respond with a written reading response and be ready to discuss the books with peers. Students will share their thoughts during our discussion and through weekly reading responses. One reading response is due for every book, and students will have clear instructions and a rubric to help them with this process....
Students will become more engaged and critical readers and will be able to share their opinions and thoughts with their peers confidently.
I have been running book clubs in person and online for over 10 years. I have experience working with students ages 8 and up and approach all topics in an age-appropriate way. If students need to be redirected, I will do that. I always listen to students and their opinions making them feel heard and appreciated for their thoughts.
Homework Offered
The students will need to complete the reading before each meeting and come to class prepared to discuss. In addition, one reading response is due every two weeks.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A rubric for the reading responses will be provided, as will a list of reading response topics. Books will need to be purchased or rented. Booklist: The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson Most Dangerous by Steve Sheinkin Girl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co) by Jonathan Stroud I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys Nyxia by Scott Reintgen The Red Palace by June Hur The Martian: Classroom Edition: A Novel And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Institute by Stephen King
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Books should be pre-read by parents if you have any concerns about content. Reviews can also be found on Common Sense Media, Amazon, Goodreads, Kirkus, and The School Library Journal. All of the books are classified as upper middle grade/YA/adult and may deal with issues typical of those age ranges. CW for violence, murder, racism, sexism, war, death, disability, romance, etc. I am not responsible for any content in the books.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(277)
Please note that I am leaving Outschool in May of this year. You will be able to find me at mothlearning.com Hello! My name is Jill and I am passionate about education and have extensive experience teaching in the online community. I love...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $180 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-13 learners per class
