洛克伍德與他的小說研究：尖叫樓梯讀書俱樂部

In this four week class, learners will participate in meaningful discussions and engaging activities as we read Jonathan Stroud's The Screaming Staircase. Book clubs are an excellent way to engage reluctant readers or help enthusiastic readers dig a little deeper. Students will need their own copy of the text to complete assigned readings before attending class. Please refer to the parental guidance section to be sure you are comfortable with the content before enrolling. An eleven year old who is comfortable with a few spooks should be fine! 

This class is perfect for some lighthearted fun and a great way to introduce your student to a new book series! 

Each class will be structured as a discussion where students are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on the assigned reading. Each lesson will also include a dramatic read-aloud of a small section from the week's text. We will discuss elements of the text such as theme, setting, character development, and more. See the reading schedule bellow:

Lesson 1: Chapters 1-6
Discussion will focus on author and setting: This book is set in London, but not in London as we know it. How has the premise of the novel altered the setting? 

Lesson 2: Chapters 7-13
Discussion will focus on character development. Jonathan Stroud is able to create characters that feel real and relatable. How does he do this? How do characters develop through the text?

Lesson 3: Chapters 14-20
Focus on plot and predictions. After discussing this section, we will predict what we think will happen next.

Lesson 4: Chapters 21-26 (finish the book)
Focus on themes developed through the story: Appearances can be deceiving, family is more than blood.