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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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For example, instead of telling students they “had to” read one book per month, I began changing my wording to “you get to read one book per month, and then we all get to celebrate together by throwing a party for our achievement.” I put this positive spin on the experience because unlike most reading assignments where there would be a test or proj...
I learned it’s important to help students understand what it means to stay on task during discussion days. We talk about what discussion days should look like, sound like, and feel like. We discuss how long conversations should last, what roles each person could adopt, and what to do if attention strays away from the topic. Small groups would model...
After the first month, I noticed that students would check out a book and sit on it for a while without reading much. Soon, I realized they didn’t like the book they had chosen, but they didn’t understand they weren’t married to that book. I began telling them I expected them to check out a different book if they didn’t enjoy the first one they che...
I learned I needed to have clear expectations about what texts students could and couldn’t read. For example, some students asked if they could read picture books. Others…50 Shades of Grey. Yet another – the Satanic Bible. Clearly, those weren’t going to fly. When reading independently, I explained to my students I expected them to: 1. challenge th...
Did some students “get away” with not reading as much as I wanted them to? I’m sure. But. What about all of the students who didread more than they ordinarily would have? Those students who were inspired and who learned that reading is enjoyable and a lifelong hobby…that made it worth the effort. Plus, the handful of students who might not have rea...
Finally, I made sure they knew that I considered their novel a third arm. Not only did I want them to bring it to English class, but also I wanted them to take it with them everywhere they went. If they had extra time in P.E. or math class, I wanted them to pull out that book and read it! This approach teaches students to be efficient and productiv...
On the first day of the month (or as close to it as possible), I introduce the genrewe will be studying. I give them a short set of notes, which are partially developed through class discussion, and then we read an example of that particular genre together, analyzing it as we go. Sometimes, we will play a game or complete an activity related to tha...
On the second day (usually I try to schedule it for the day following the genre study), I invite the school librarian in to give book talks. If she is not available for some reason, I do the book talks myself, and I use book trailers from online to supplement my existing knowledge base.
By Day 3, the goal is that students will have selected and checked out their novel for the month. During this time, students bring their novels to class every single day. I give them the first 10 minutes of each class period to read and confer with me. Independent reading is an investment that allows us to set differentiated goals for our students ...
P-A-R-T-Y! On the last day of the month, my students look forward to meeting together in book club groups to talk about their novels. Usually, they have all read something different, but they have the genre in common. I give them a list of questions or task cards to discuss, and as they talk, I rotate around from group to group listening, asking qu...
- Let students create their own reading schedule. Book clubs are all about giving students more ownership in learning. One of the best and easiest ways to do that from the beginning is by asking students to create their own reading schedule.
- Structure your book clubs with group roles. When you get them right, book clubs are a perfect example of collaboration and community. After all, students can learn more from each other than they can from you.
- Create a flexible routine for book club meetings. One of the most common questions I get about lit circles is “What does a typical day look like?” Well, every day differs, but that’s the beauty of book clubs.
- Scaffold student-led discussions with modeling, question stems & types, and more. Students absolutely can lead their own discussions, but they need lots of support and scaffolding to master this skill.
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.
Aug 7, 2018 · Book clubs bring challenges in class management and assessment, but they can lead to improvements in students’ reading ability.
The use of book clubs in college developmental reading classes is an effective way to encourage reluctant readers to build and strengthen reading skills, foster reading enjoyment, and engage students.
Feb 8, 2019 · As an instructional context, book clubs: Deepen readers' appreciation and understanding of a common text. Extend students' thinking as they process and interpret the perspectives and opinions of their peers. Expand students' ability to express their ideas orally using academic language.
