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Whether you’re considering a classroom book club for the first time, or are already guiding your students through their third book this year, here’s a list of benefits and some tips for success you can employ right away!
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Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and as campus abruptly closed and classes moved onto Zoom, it became clear to many of us on campus that helping students stay connected to their peers and the larger UCSB community was essential to student success. It seemed like the right time for the Library to pilot peer-led student book groups. This article wa...
Our small public programming team saw the potential for these book clubs to foster a sense of community among students learning remotely and at the same time raise awareness of UCSB Reads, the library-directed common book program that runs from January to June every year. Since UCSB Reads would be over for the year by the time we got the groups run...
In all cases, the group leaders said they enjoyed the groups and found the discussions rewarding. They emphasized the importance of regular communication with the participating students and suggested assigning two leaders to each group to balance the work involved. Based on their feedback, we decided to launch another round of the program in summer...
Because this time we had surveyed both leaders and participants, we had more data with which to evaluate the program’s success, and they were successful! Here’s what we found: 1. Several groups met more than the required two times. One group continues to meet as of late fall 2021. 2. Surveyed students overwhelmingly agreed with the comment, “I felt...
Although our campus has returned to in-person classes, we believe interest in library-supported, peer-led book discussions will continue. Since several of the leaders expressed interest in leading discussions with a new group of students around the UCSB Reads 2022 book, we plan to work with them to promote these new groups as part of our larger UCS...
Aug 7, 2018 · In my class, book club days are predictable and organized, yet they still provide variety. Each book club has a specific focus, such as character, theme, writing style, or how fiction reveals truth.
Oct 11, 2024 · Book clubs commonly choose a specific book for all members to read simultaneously and discuss together. Formal book clubs meet regularly at a set location. Most book clubs convene monthly to give members time to read the next book or a few book chapters.
- Esther Lombardi
Dec 3, 2020 · Many schools begin their book club journey by acknowledging that an aspect of reading provision, such as enjoyment, needs development, or by being aware of specific groups who need support. Think about your school – where would a book club have impact?
Jun 10, 2021 · Determining the purpose for running a book club, stressing the importance to students, accessing the books, and making time in the curriculum are just the first steps to getting a successful independent reading program off the ground.
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Aug 26, 2024 · Whether you’re a seasoned book club leader or a newbie looking for some guidance, this post is for you. We’ll cover: How to choose the right book for your book club. How to prepare for a book club meeting. How to structure and facilitate a book club discussion. How to deal with common book club challenges.
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