Teen Book Club! a Book a Week for Avid Readers
A book club format for teens that love to read and discuss!
Theresa McCarty
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This ongoing class will be run in a book club format. Learners will read the book chosen for that week independently. A reading guide will be provided to assist learners in expanding on book themes independently during their reading. They will also have an optional discussion board in Padlet where they can post and respond to questions from the teacher and other learners. Then we will meet as a group to discuss the book together! This class will be student-led, although leading questions will be provided as needed to move along the conversation. Learners enrolled in this course should be self-motivated readers. The books chosen range anywhere from 200-400 pages and contain themes of interest to teens and young adults. Learners should also be willing to discuss and socialize during meetings in order to promote a positive experience for all involved! The club must have at least 3 learners enrolled for the week to run! Week of September 20th: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Week of September 27th: Looking for Alaska by John Green Week of October 4th: Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott and Mikki Daughtry Week of October 11th: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Week of October 18th: The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Learning Goals
Students will develop ideas involving themes from relevant literature and express their thoughts verbally.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some books contain mature content, including sexual assault, gender identity, suicidal thoughts, terminal illness, murder, and racism. Learners must be mature enough to read about and discuss the content of these novels with other members of their peer group.
Supply List
Learners will need to purchase or borrow a copy of the book listed in the class description for the corresponding week.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2021
4.9
21reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an experienced classroom teacher with a Bachelor's degree in education. I have taught classes involving current events with sensitive topics to teenagers and pre-teens. I led a book club for teens as part of an afterschool program in my previous school district. I have many years of experience counseling and engaging with teens and young adults as a volunteer camp counselor for 5 summers.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-9 learners per class
