I enjoyed meeting with students over lunch and talking about books. It was a great way to build relationships and expose students to titles, authors, and genres they wouldn't normally pick for themselves. I had a lot of students interested, it was great! I did book clubs in grade 1-5, switching genres each time. The students would read the designated chapters each week, and then bring their lunch to the library to discuss. I used this agenda to help guide our discussion:
book_club_agenda.docx |
First, they would retell the events in the chapters we read. Next, everyone could share a spot they marked where they had an "exclamation mark feeling" (happy, mad, sad, funny!). Last, students were able to ask questions to others about what we were reading or what would happen next.
Here are some of the forms I used for kids to sign up, and the bookmarks I made for each book to track the reading.
Here are some of the forms I used for kids to sign up, and the bookmarks I made for each book to track the reading.
bookclub4thgrade.docx |
bookclubbookmark_toysgoout.docx |
Have you used book clubs? How have your organized them? Please share any tips in the comments below!