Welcome to Book Club With Ms. B: Dinosaurs Before Dark. This is the first book in the series of The Magic Tree House. I this book club, readers are introduced to Jack and Annie as the main characters. A wild adventure takes place as the main characters fine a magical tree house. Students will discuss all ten chapters in class. As a class we will discuss what takes place in each chapter and make predictions about the next 2 chapters. Class discussions will include story elements, making predictions, character traits, character comparison. Each class meeting will have 1 printable that will further our understanding of each chapter. 

This book club is structured for each student to talk about what they liked about each chapter read prior to our class meeting, with peers and the teacher. As a class we also discuss character traits, vocabulary and make predictions about upcoming chapters.

This book club is 2 weeks long and will meet three times each week. Students are encouraged to read 2 chapters before our next class meeting.  Teacher will read excerpts from each chapter to help guide class discussion. Students are welcome to read along in the book if they would like to bring it each class. 

The second week students will only need to read one chapter before class. 
My teaching style is creating engaging topics and conversations for students to discuss topics with peers and teacher.

Week 1: Lets create a tree house. 
Monday is our first meeting. Learners will need to read chapter 1 & 2 prior to class. 
Wednesday: prior to class meeting read Chapter 3 & 4
Friday: prior to class meeting read Chapter 5 & 6
*As a class we will practice turn taking in reading some paragraphs that are important in our conversation.

Week 2:
Monday: prior to class meeting read Chapter 7 & 8
Wednesday: prior to class meeting read chapter 9
Friday: prior to class read Chapter 10. As a class we will discuss if our class predictions were correct. Did the book end the way you thought it would? 
In class we will design the medallion found in the book. Jack always brings his backpack with him. Lets fill his backpacks (draw) what he packed for the adventure. 
*As a class we will practice turn taking in reading some paragraphs that are important in our conversation.