What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Learners will need to read the text of the week in order to be prepared to be able to engage in discussions with their peers.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Book clubs encourage critical thinking and deeper engagement with stories, provide accountability in reading and reading comprehension, promote a love for literature in a positive and nurturing environment, and provide an opportunity to socialize with new people! The Teenage Book Club will provide a safe space for teenagers where they can openly discuss the book of the week! Weekly Agenda -Greetings/Introductions -Fun review of book of the week -Making text connections -Discussion questions about the book of the week -Sketch that scene (learners will have five minutes to sketch a scene from the novel) OR Song to the scene (learners will find a song that connects to a scene from the novel) -Trailer for the next book -Closing Weekly Novels Week of 10/14- Ghost by Jason Reynolds Week of 10/21- Patina by Jason Reynolds Week of 10/28- Sunny by Jason Reynolds Week of 11/4- Lu by Jason Reynolds Be sure to read the book of the week BEFORE class in order to receive the most out of our live sessions! Bring a snack! I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The novels are a part of a series, however each novel stands on its own. Reading the previous novel is not needed in comprehending the current text.
Supply List
The following books will be used for our book club discussion. These books can be found online or at your local book store. If you are having trouble locating the books, pease let me know and I will send you the links of stores that have them in stock. Week of November 20th- Ghost by Jason Reynolds Week of November 27th- Patina by Jason Reynolds Week of December 4th- Sunny by Jason Reynolds Week of December11th- Lu by Jason Reynolds
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The following books will be used for our book club discussion. These books can be found online or at your local book store. If you are having trouble locating the books, pease let me know and I will send you the links of stores that have them in stock.
Week of November 20th- Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Week of November 27th- Patina by Jason Reynolds
Week of December 4th- Sunny by Jason Reynolds
Week of December11th- Lu by Jason Reynolds
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-18 learners per class