Summer Reading Book Club
This Summer Reading Book Club will be a discussion class in which we talk about various books that are required for summer reading. Students will participate and help one another understand the main themes and lessons of each book.
What's included
16 live meetings
16 in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Read the book the class is based on before the beginning of class so that the student may be able to join in the discussion.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Welcome to Summer Reading Book Club. This club is meant to help students with summer reading assignments. Each week, twice a week, for one hour each session, a new book will be discussed. Students will read the book before the start of class. During class they will be encouraged to discuss with their peers and with the teacher. The teacher will pose questions meant to help students with their assignments; the teacher will also help to explain themes and topics that are too confusing. The teacher will act as a facilitator. They will help the discussion move along but they will mainly let the students take control of the discussion. This will help students to become more independent. Each class will have a different content warning.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to be independent writers and readers. They will learn how to improve their media literacy skills. They will also learn how to improve their social skills by participating in discussions with their peers.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Part 1)
We will discuss the first part of Lord of the Flies. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Part 2)
We will discuss the second part of Lord of the Flies 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (pt. 1)
Discussion of Of Mice and Men part 1. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (pt. 2)
Discussion of Of Mice and Men part 2. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Each class will have its own content warning which may range from violence and gore to sexual content.
Supply List
Lord of the Flies by William Golding Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Brave New World by Aldous Huxley To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Call of the Wild by Jack London The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from San Jose State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of California Davis
10+ years of mentoring and BA in English Literature and MLIS.
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Live Group Class
$40
weekly or $320 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
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