讀書會：《餘燼之城》作者：Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember is a gripping story about a city shrouded in darkness. The origins of the city are a mystery. We don’t know why it was built, how long the people have lived there, or when they first arrived. But what we do know is that the city’s lights are growing dimmer, and they’re on the brink of going out forever. Time is running out, and something must be done to save the citizens of Ember before the darkness consumes them all.

Join me as we follow two unlikely heroes, Lina and Doon. Though they don’t have much in common, their unique strengths may just be what’s needed to save the city and its people.

Each week, we will focus on building vocabulary, improving reading comprehension, and making connections to the story. Students will be asked to read a section of the book before each class. During our sessions, we will discuss the characters, the setting, and make connections to our own lives. We will also theorize why the City of Ember is the way it is, uncovering its mysteries along the way.

Weekly schedule. Meets once per week. 
Day/Week 1: Chapters 1-4* ("Assignment Day" through "Something Lost, Nothing Found")
Day/Week 2: Chapters 5-10 ("On Night Street" through "Blue Sky and Goodbye")
Day/Week 3: Chapters 11-15 ("Lizzie's Groceries" through "A Desperate Run")
Day/Week 4: Chapters 16-20 ("The Singing" through "The Last Message")
*Please read chapters 1-4 ("Assignment Day" through "Something Lost, Nothing Found") prior to our first class.

⭐ Students should be able to independently read at a third grade level or higher for this class.

⭐ A digital or hard copy of the book “City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau is required. 

⭐ Students should read chapter assignments BEFORE the start of each class to be able to participate in the full discussion. This includes reading chapters 1-4 prior to the first class.