weekly
Sunshine State Young Readers Book Club for Middle Grades
New class
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-9 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students are expected to read half of the novel before each session. This may take some time, depending on how quickly your child reads.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The Sunshine State Young Readers Award program is designed to increase reading motivation for students in grades 3-8. This book club focuses on the 15 books chosen for middle-grades learners; however, advanced readers in grades three and up may enjoy this book club, as well. Each week, we will have activities and discussions centered around the novel. There will be a specific focus on literary elements and vocabulary. Students are welcome to drop in for particular books they are interested in reading and can skip books that do not sound interesting to them. All students are encouraged to join the challenge of reading all 15 books though! Each book will be dedicated two meetings over two weeks (except for the August book). It is expected that students read half of the book before the first meeting and finish the book by the second meeting. Novel Schedule: August - August 28: New Dragon City by Mari Mancusi September - September 4 & 11: Hear Me by Kerry O'Malley Cerra - September 18 & 25: How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Rudd October - October 2 & 9: Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis - October 16 & 23: Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle by Taryn Souders November - October 30 & November 6: The Girl in White by Lindsay Currie - November 13 & 20: Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros December - December 4 & 11: Over and Out by Jenni L. Walsh January - January 8 & 15: Ride On by Faith Erin Hicks - January 22 & 29: Roll for Initiative by Jamie Formato February - February 5 & 12: The Ruby Code by Jessica Khoury - February 19 & 26: The Superteacher Project by Gordon Korman March - March 5 & 12: A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner April - April 2 & 9: Adrift by Tanya Guerrero - April 16 & 23: Fake by Ele Fountain - April 30: Book Bowl practice May - Book Bowl! (TBA)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Sunshine State books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum connections, and/or multicultural representation. The SSYRA committee is comprised of 20 qualified school librarians located throughout the state of Florida, subdivided into two committees- grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. However, it is imperative that parents review the content of novels before allowing their child to read them to ensure they align with the values and beliefs you wish for your child to be exposed to.
Pre-Requisites
Students must acquire a copy of the novel on their own, whether they purchase it or check it out from the library.
Supply List
Students will be required to have a copy of each novel being discussed for that particular class. You may choose to purchase the books or borrow them from your local library. Digital books and audiobooks are also great options!
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Florida
I have been a certified teacher in the state of Florida for over 15 years, teaching all subjects, but specializing in elementary and secondary English.
Reviews
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