In this 17-week class, students will be assigned a certain amount of reading in the current book. Each week, the students will be assigned a portion of the book to read. This is imperative as our discussion will be based on the current readings. In addition, it will be imperative for all students to attend the discussion class. In order to have a great discussion, we need multiple participants. Every student will be expected to actively participate. When reading, the author may have one intention, but the reader may believe or interpret something differently. Because of this, all opinions will be respected and validated. 

The chosen books in our book club are based on some of the classics. 

Weeks 1-4 (January 3-January 24, 2024): We will read "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery. The students will be required to read specific chapters prior to class. Then, in class, we will openly discuss the chapters we have read. Towards the end of each class, we will play a Blooket quiz game based on the week's reading assignments.
          * "Anne of Green Gables" is a classic novel by L.M. Montgomery, published in 1908. The story 
             follows the adventures of a young orphan girl named Anne Shirley, who is mistakenly sent to live 
             with an elderly brother and sister on Prince Edward Island. The book has been widely praised for 
             its depiction of Anne's imaginative and spunky personality, as well as its portrayal of rural life in 
             Canada during the late 19th century. However, some readers have criticized the book for its 
             portrayal of Indigenous peoples and its use of offensive stereotypes.

Weeks 5-8 (January 31-February 21, 2024): We will read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. The students will be required to read specific chapters prior to class. Then, in class, we will openly discuss the chapters we have read. Towards the end of each class, we will play a Blooket quiz game based on the week's reading assignments.
          * "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a novel by Mark Twain, published in 1876. The story follows the 
             life of a mischievous and adventurous boy named Tom Sawyer, who lives in a small town on the 
             Mississippi River. The book has been praised for its vivid portrayal of American life in the mid- 
             19th century, as well as its humor and engaging storytelling. However, some readers have 
             criticized the book for its use of racial slurs and stereotypical depictions of African Americans.

Weeks 9-12 (February 28-March 20, 2024): We will read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. The students will be required to read specific chapters prior to class. Then, in class, we will openly discuss the chapters we have read. Towards the end of each class, we will play a Blooket quiz game based on the week's reading assignments.
          * "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a novel by Mark Twain, published in 1884. The story 
             follows the adventures of a young boy named Huck Finn and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, as 
             they travel down the Mississippi River. The book has been praised for its realistic depiction of life 
             in the American South during the mid-19th century, as well as its use of vernacular language and 
             humor. However, the book has also been the subject of controversy due to its use of racial slurs 
             and its portrayal of African Americans as inferior and subservient to whites.

Weeks 13-16 (March 27-April 17 2024): We will read "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Sallinger. The students will be required to read specific chapters prior to class. Then, in class, we will openly discuss the chapters we have read. Towards the end of each class, we will play a Blooket quiz game based on the week's reading assignments.
          * "The Catcher in the Rye" is a novel by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. The story follows the 
             experiences of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted teenager navigating the complexities of 
             adulthood and society. The book has been praised for its authentic portrayal of adolescent angst 
             and rebellion. However, it has also faced controversy due to its explicit language, sexual content, 
             and themes of alienation, leading to occasional censorship and banning attempts.

Week 17 (April 24, 2024): The students will be required to write a minimum of a three-page book report on one of the books we covered during this section. This is to be turned in during week 17. The teacher will provide feedback within two week or less. Towards the end of each class, we will play a Blooket quiz game based on the week's reading assignments.

The teacher has a love for reading and would like to instill or enhance the love for reading to others. I like to be a hands-on-to-learning teacher. This class is not about the teacher. The students are the focus and will guide the course. The teacher is just the facilitator.