Students will learn about the basics of the book, plot, characters, etc.
They will learn how to read on a deeper level, by looking for meaning and making connections between the book and things they see in life. 
They will learn about the art of discussion, taking turns talking and presenting their ideas to the group.
They will be asked each week to come to class with something to share from that weeks reading, a quote that was meaningful to them, a discussion question, or a connection they've made to something else.  This will allow for a deeper level of reading, retention and understanding. This will also help them learn how to ask questions. 

I love books and have always been a big reader.  In fact, I sometimes joke that I should have been a librarian.  I did work in a book store during college and assisted in the story time activities for kids.  When my own daughter was learning to read, it was the Warrior Cats books that brought out her love of reading.  She went from a reluctant reader to a voracious reader.   I want to foster this love of reading in others and allow their creativity to take them beyond the books.  

Homework Offered
Students will be expected to do the reading in the book outside of class.  Here is a list of the readings to be done each week before class begins (ex: week 1 reading should be done prior to week 1 class, etc). 
Week 1: Prologue and Chapters 1-3
Week 2: Chapters 4-6
Week 3: Chapters 7-9
Week 4: Chapters 10-12
Week 5: Chapters 13-15
Week 6: Chapters 16-18
Week 7: Chapters 19-21
Week 8: Chapters 22-25
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered