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School Year: Teen Monthly Fiction Book Club (14-15)

In this once-a-month book club, we will discuss a different fiction book each month.

Mary Hanna Wilson

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1 hour per week. Be sure to read the entire book before our book club meeting. Students can read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or parents can read the book out loud. You are welcome to bring a book club question to ask the group at our discussion. I have included a list of questions for any book you can use for inspiration. Please bring your favorite quote to share with the class. This can be silly or serious. (optional, but I will ask students who have one to share it with the group) Students can also share a favorite character, moment, or event instead of a quote. I'll make sure to have all options on the table!

Class Experience

NOTE: This class will MEET MONTHLY from September through May. You will only be charged once a month for the class coming that week. The default language on Outschool says "weekly" so I know it is confusing, but you will NOT be charged weekly.

Let's Celebrate a Book Together! Join me in discussing a fiction book each month. Since we only meet once a month, please note the dates and book titles below!

Our monthly book discussion will foster a love of books and lay the foundations for future literary analysis. Students will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book. We'll discuss plot elements such as, characters, themes, the author's style, and more.

While our discussions will include questions involving many literary elements, each month, I will teach in more detail about one specific literary element. Parents will receive a printable PDF before each book club meeting containing the upcoming month's literary focus and a few discussion questions.

During our meeting, I will facilitate a roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their own opinions and listen to others. Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will allow everyone to practice in a comfortable atmosphere.

**In this book club for 14-15 year olds, students are welcome to submit questions ahead of time for our book club meeting.

At the end of each book club, I will ask everyone to share their favorite quote. Quotes can be silly or serious. Sharing a favorite quote is optional but encouraged. Students can also share a favorite moment, character, or scene.

Don't forget about the fun stuff! Our book clubs will always include an element of fun, so we will often enjoy a game, activity, or time of sharing together in each meeting.

Below are the book titles we will read and discuss on the third Wednesday of each month.

September 18: The Martian (CLASSROOM EDITION) by Andy Weir
Focus: Elements of Science Fiction and Hard vs. Soft Science Fiction

October 16: Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Focus: Elements of Dystopic Literature

November 20: The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
Focus: Opening Hooks; Elements of a Mystery

December 18: Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Focus: Cliffhanger

January 22: The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day
Focus: Nonfiction

February 19: I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Focus: Elements of Historical Fiction

March 26: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Focus: Archetypes

April 16: Other Words for Home by Meg Eden Kuyatt
Focus: Figurative Lanugage in Poetry

May 14: The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Focus: Endings

Don't forget about the fun stuff! Our book clubs will always include an element of fun, so we'll enjoy a game or activity together before our time ends.

Upon registration, you will receive a printable booklist and more information about our book club.

I can't wait to discuss these books with your learner this year!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Upon registration, you will receive a page with content warnings for the boolist this year. Always research the content of each book before signing up your child. All of these titles are rated as appropriate for this age range (or younger). Read more about specific books using Common Sense Media. The title, "I Must Betray You," has many warnings about violence and language, though it is recommended for ages 14 and up. The title, "Scythe," also has warnings for violence but is recommended for this age group.

Supply List

Students will need a copy of each book (or an audiobook). Students can read the book on their own, listen to an audiobook, or parents can read the book to their child.

3 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Mary Hanna Wilson

Joined March, 2021

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Towson State University

Hi Friends! Let's Celebrate Book Together!

Hi, my name is Mary and I love all things books and book clubs. I have been organizing and leading book clubs in the homeschool community for 6 years and I can't wait to discuss books with you. My book clubs are designed to encourage and inspire students to think more deeply about what they read, to form and defend their opinions, and to engage others in conversations about books.  

I believe that book clubs are a brilliant way to lay the foundation for literary analysis. Well-crafted discussions help us explore various literary and plot elements, the author's style, and book themes in a fun and relaxed environment. I know everyone is capable of sharing great insights and the questions in our book club will be designed to draw those insights out. 

I am a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught in the public school system (elementary and then middle school) for five years before staying home with my kids. We began homeschooling over 12 years ago and in that time, my own love of children's books and young adult literature was reignited. I spent two years as an employee at Brave Writer where I facilitated online book clubs and now I share my love of books online on my own website at Celebrate a Book.

I live in North Carolina with my husband, four kids, and our dog, Lafayette. Yes, the dog represents our family's absolute love for Hamilton: The Musical.

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Live Group Class

$22

weekly

1x per week

50 min

Completed by 30 learners

Live video meetings

Ages: 14-15

5-10 learners per class

Financial Assistance

Education Savings Account (ESAs)

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