The City of Ember Book Club is a dynamic and engaging book club designed for middle school students, centered around Jeanne DuPrau's thrilling novel, "The City of Ember." This book club is tailored to provide an interactive and fun learning experience, igniting the imaginations of young readers while fostering a sense of community among its members. The club spans ten weeks, with one meeting each week, allowing students to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Ember and share their experiences with their peers.

Each class begins with a discussion session, where students are encouraged to express their thoughts, insights, and questions about the book. The story is filled with mysteries and codes, so to engage the learners, puzzle-solving activities related to the plot will be incorporated into the classes. To deepen their understanding of the characters, students may create character profiles, draw character sketches, or even role-play as the characters from the story. Learners may also create their own "Instructions for Egress" or design artifacts from the city of Ember or explore sustainable energy sources for the city of Ember. Over the course of the class, the learners will complete a detailed map of Ember, which will help them visualize the city and its various locations.

The main goal of The City of Ember Book Club is to foster a love for reading and learning while encouraging collaboration and creativity. By engaging in a variety of hands-on activities related to the novel, students not only gain a deeper understanding of the story, but also enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ultimately, the book club aims to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for middle school students while instilling a lifelong love of reading.

Here is a breakdown of the weeks. 

**** "The Instructions" and Chapters 1-2 should be read before the first class. ****
Learners will be reading two chapters before each class, for a total of two chapters a week.

Week 1: Chapters 1-2
Week 2: Chapters 3-4
Week 3: Chapters 5-6
Week 4: Chapters 7-8
Week 5: Chapters 9-10
Week 6: Chapters 11-12
Week 7: Chapters 13-14
Week 8: Chapters 15-16
Week 9: Chapters 17-18
Week 10: Chapters 19-20

By offering an immersive and interactive experience, "The City of Ember Explorers Book Club" ensures that young readers will not only discover the hidden city of Ember within the pages of a book, but also within themselves as they explore, create, and connect with their peers.