This is a five week book club and fan fiction class about Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. In the class, we’ll read the anniversary edition of the first book with all of Shannon Messenger’s notes about writing it. 

Kids will discuss the book and write either fan fiction or a story inspired by what they've read. Fan fiction is when you write about the part of the story you can't see on the page, maybe a side character's life, or you change the scene to make something different happen. This is a lot of fun for fans of any book.

In all of my classes, I encourage a positive uplifting community that grows confidence and makes kids feel happy. I love to laugh and my students laugh a lot in class too. 

Every day of the class:
Read before class. 
Bring an interesting object to include in the writing.

Day One: 
Discuss the first 100 pages. 
Writing Focus: Multi-sensory writing, World-building

Day Two: 
Discuss pages 100-200
Reading/Writing Focus: Dialogue, Action, Thoughts

Day Three:
Discuss pages 200-300
Reading/Writing Focus: Tension, Suspense, Scene Questions

Day Four:
Discuss and write about pages 300-400
Reading/Writing Focus: Beautiful Language, literary devices

Day Five:
Discuss and write about pages 400-500
Reading/Writing Focus: Character Development, Powerful Endings, Cliffhangers