BOOK CLUBS

Students will choose a book from the list below, then read it independently at school and home. In order to ensure that everyone is reading at approximately the same pace, students will divide the total number of pages by three, and plan to read that quotient each week, for three weeks. In class, students will participate in discussions and complete activities with their book clubs, then work on a final book project at home. Clubs must be between 4-6 students each to ensure depth of discussions.

BOOK projects

1. A thorough book review with the following format:
a. Paragraph 1: Introduction, including the title, author, publisher, year of publication and a very short synopsis.
b. Paragraph 2: Focus on characters. Use the terms “protagonist” and “antagonists.” What did you think about these characters? Did you relate to them? Did they experience emotions? Was there an internal conflict?
c. Paragraph 3: Focus on the plot. Use the terms “conflict,” “climax” and "resolution.” Make sure to include your detailed opinions and thoughts.
d. Paragraph 4: Conclusion. Share your closing thoughts. Who would you recommend this book to? How many stars out of five would you give this book?

2. An art piece that depicts an important character, event, setting or theme. Make sure to include a well-written paragraph that explains the art piece, and why you chose to do this. Art can include drawings, paintings, sculptures and more!

3. A diorama that depicts an important setting from the story. Take your time and make it as detailed as possible. See the photos below. Make sure to include a well-written paragraph that explains the diorama.

4. A video of more than one person (YOU+ at least one other person) acting out a scene from the book. Think about the dialogue, setting, costumes, and how the video is made (including audio — make sure we can hear you). You are encouraged to include creative elements that go beyond what you read.

If you have another creative idea, you are encouraged to run with it! You can create a detailed map, a book trailer (video), use TinkerCad or Legos to depict a setting, redesign the book cover, imagine the book being made into a movie and create a movie poster, write a letter to the author, recreate a meal or piece of clothing from the story, write a poem about the story and perform it... the possibilities are nearly endless. Combined ideas. Work solo or with a friend. Explore your imagination. Show what you know. Have fun. Ask questions. Be amazing.