Book Groups for November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2011 Heumann: Sphere: Khoi, Justin, Chiara, Sarah (4) Cristina (Kerry) Forest of Hands and Teeth: Avery, Audrey, Carter, Alina, Malaika, Alec (6) Canh (Carolyn) Super Human: Karim, Ian, Claire, Jenna, Nolan (5) Cindy The Enemy: Jacob, Douglas, Danny, Abbi, Graham, James (4) Marcie The Enemy: Dominic, Vernon, Riley, Kevin, Juliann (4) Tricia Stuart: Unbroken & Hunger Games: Kevin, Tomer, Nikolai, Jamie, Isaac (5) Meagan Westing Game & 13th Reality: Kiyasha, Rachel, Harrison, Evan (4) Rani Westing Game: Camila, Keiko, Rana, Joey (4) Debbie Flatland: Tony, Mason, Frankie, Josh, Nakiyan (5) Denise Flatland & Hunger Games: Kyle, Gunnar, Rama, Stephanie (4) Moira The Thief Lord: Nate, Alexis, Leon, Dean (4) Barbara November 29 Discussion Topics 1. Plot update... what has happened, why, and perhaps predictions 2. Character comparison... what characters are similar to familiar character(s) and why 3. Kudos and suggestions for the author 4. If necessary, formalize plans for book #2 6. You'll do one numbered activity and one lettered activity by 12/13/11 November 22 (possible) Discussion Topics 1. Groups at a table. 2. About the process of getting the book (or not) 3. Why you chose this book and what assumptions you are making. 4. Set a reading schedule for the book (we meet 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13). 5. You can discuss character, setting, plot, vocabulary, what-ifs, themes, predictions, etc. 6. Possible "Independent Reading Projects" but don't let them take over the session. Non Fiction Friday form is in the attachments section at the bottom of this page. This is a list of Kids Discover magazines that I have in class. Feel free to use them but do not take them out of the room. Spreadsheet of student-recommended books, created 11/7/11 For your book club assignments you can choose any one of the numbered items and one of the lettered items from the document below. The first set of these assignments are due 12/16/2011 To turn in a Book Project, please fill out the form below (and linked here) Reading
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