シティスパイブッククラブ：スパイミッション、秘密、チームワーク

🚨 Calling all City Spies fans! Get ready to embark on thrilling spy missions as we explore the City Spies series by James Ponti. In each class, we’ll dive into the adventures of these young spies, analyzing the story and characters, then completing hands-on activities that will put your spy skills to the test!

🔎How It Works:
This is a rolling, subscription-style book club, so you can join at any time. Every week will feature a new topic, combining both discussion and interactive activities based on the books in the City Spies series.

🕵️‍♂️ What You’ll Do Each Week:
*Discussion: We'll analyze the story, characters, and themes from one book or part of the series. You’ll get to share your thoughts, theories, and opinions in a fun, collaborative setting.

*Activity: Each class includes a spy-themed challenge or project to reinforce the themes we’ve discussed. You’ll test your spy skills, create your own secret codes, and take on tasks just like the City Spies!

📅Upcoming Schedule & Themes (With Dates):
**Week of March 9: Meet the City Spies**
Discussion: Introduction to the main characters and their unique abilities.
Activity: Spy Profile Creation—Design your own spy persona!

**Week of March 16: Spy Skills 101**
Discussion: What makes a spy great?
Activity: Spy Training—Complete a series of challenges to prove your skills!

**Week of March 23: The Role of Trust**
Discussion: Analyzing how trust plays a role within the City Spies team.
Activity: Trust Challenge—Partner up to complete a mission, relying only on communication!

**Week of March 30: Secrets and Lies**
Discussion: How does the series use deception to build suspense?
Activity: Codebreaking—Learn how to create and crack secret codes!

~Week of April 6: Spring Break—No Class

~Week of April 13: Spring Break—No Class

**Week of April 20: From Book 1 to Book 6**
Discussion: Comparing how characters evolve across the series.
Activity: Character Evolution—Create a visual timeline of a character’s journey.

**Week of April 27: Spy Gadgets and Tools**
Discussion: What spy tools would you use?
Activity: Spy Gadget Design—Invent your own spy tool and describe how it would work!

**Week of May 4: Villains of the Series**
Discussion: Who are the villains, and what drives them?
Activity: Villain Profile—Design your own villain and their secret mission!

**Week of May 11: Spy Challenges**
Discussion: What makes a spy challenge effective?
Activity: Spy Mission—Complete a series of spy tasks to unlock a mystery!

**Week of May 18: Plot Twists & Cliffhangers**
Discussion: How do plot twists affect the reader’s experience?
Activity: Create Your Own Plot Twist—Write a twist for a scene in the book!

**Week of May 25: Spy Teamwork: The Ultimate Mission**
Discussion: How do the City Spies rely on each other to succeed? What makes a great team?
Activity: Team Mission—Work together to solve a complex spy challenge in small teams

💼Why Join?
✅ Literary analysis: We’ll dive deep into the themes, characters, and plot of the City Spies series.
✅ Engaging activities: Each week includes a hands-on spy challenge that lets you test your skills in creative ways.
✅ Rolling enrollment: Join anytime—each class is a fresh, new topic and activity, so no need to worry about missing out.
✅ Collaborative discussions: Share your thoughts and theories with fellow fans and work together to solve spy puzzles and challenges.

📜Note to Parents:
To get the most out of the class, students should be reading the City Spies series, but don’t worry if they fall behind—each session begins with a quick recap of what’s been covered. If students are sensitive to spoilers, they should be aware that we’ll be discussing the entire series as the class progresses.