Book Club Explorations
Engages students in critical discussions about literature.
Description : Students join a book club where they read, discuss, and analyze texts, building analytical skills and exploring diverse literary genres.
Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering the World of Books
Section 1: What is a Book?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Books
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Books
- Lesson 2: Parts of a Book
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Parts of a Book
Section 2: The Joy of Reading
- Lesson 1: Finding Enjoyment in Stories
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding Enjoyment in Stories
- Lesson 2: Creating a Reading Space
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating a Reading Space
Section 3: Types of Books
- Lesson 1: Fiction vs. Non-fiction
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Fiction vs. Non-fiction
- Lesson 2: Overview of Literary Genres
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Overview of Literary Genres
Section 4: How to Read
- Lesson 1: Basic Reading Techniques
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Reading Techniques
- Lesson 2: Listening to Stories
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Listening to Stories
Section 5: Book Club Basics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the Book Club
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Book Club
- Lesson 2: Respectful Discussion Rules
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Respectful Discussion Rules
Module 2: Exploring Story Elements
Section 1: Characters
- Lesson 1: Identifying Main Characters
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Main Characters
- Lesson 2: Understanding Character Emotions
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Character Emotions
Section 2: Plot
- Lesson 1: What is a Plot?
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is a Plot?
- Lesson 2: Sequence of Events
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Sequence of Events
Section 3: Setting
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Story Settings
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognizing Story Settings
- Lesson 2: Creating a Visual Setting
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Visual Setting
Section 4: Conflict and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Understanding Conflict in Stories
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Conflict in Stories
- Lesson 2: How Problems Get Solved
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Problems Get Solved
Section 5: Theme and Message
- Lesson 1: Discovering the Theme
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Discovering the Theme
- Lesson 2: Learning the Story’s Lesson
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning the Story’s Lesson
Module 3: Developing Comprehension
Section 1: Reading for Understanding
- Lesson 1: Summarizing a Story
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Summarizing a Story
- Lesson 2: Asking Questions While Reading
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Asking Questions While Reading
Section 2: Story Sequencing
- Lesson 1: Ordering Events
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Ordering Events
- Lesson 2: Creating a Story Map
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating a Story Map
Section 3: Making Predictions
- Lesson 1: Guessing What Happens Next
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Guessing What Happens Next
- Lesson 2: Checking Predictions with Text
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Checking Predictions with Text
Section 4: Drawing Inferences
- Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines
- Lesson 2: Discussing Evidence from the Text
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Discussing Evidence from the Text
Section 5: Critical Thinking
- Lesson 1: Sharing Personal Opinions
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing Personal Opinions
- Lesson 2: Respecting Different Viewpoints
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Respecting Different Viewpoints
Module 4: Engaging Communication
Section 1: Group Discussions
- Lesson 1: Listening to Others
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listening to Others
- Lesson 2: Sharing Ideas Clearly
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sharing Ideas Clearly
Section 2: Book Talks
- Lesson 1: Presenting Your Favorite Book
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Favorite Book
- Lesson 2: Answering Questions About a Book
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Answering Questions About a Book
Section 3: Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Retelling a Story in Your Own Words
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Retelling a Story in Your Own Words
- Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Short Story
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Short Story
Section 4: Expressive Reading
- Lesson 1: Reading With Emotion
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reading With Emotion
- Lesson 2: Role Playing Characters
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Role Playing Characters
Section 5: Creative Expression
- Lesson 1: Drawing a Book Cover
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drawing a Book Cover
- Lesson 2: Writing a Short Book Review
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Writing a Short Book Review
Module 5: Celebrating Reading
Section 1: Book Reviews
- Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Book Review
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Book Review
- Lesson 2: Sharing Feedback with Peers
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sharing Feedback with Peers
Section 2: Reading Challenges
- Lesson 1: Setting Personal Reading Goals
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Setting Personal Reading Goals
- Lesson 2: Tracking Your Reading Progress
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Tracking Your Reading Progress
Section 3: Literary Appreciation
- Lesson 1: Appreciating Illustrations
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Appreciating Illustrations
- Lesson 2: Exploring a Bit About Authors
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring a Bit About Authors
Section 4: Reading and Art
- Lesson 1: Creating Art Inspired by Books
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Art Inspired by Books
- Lesson 2: Making Book-Inspired Crafts
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Book-Inspired Crafts
Section 5: Book Club Celebration
- Lesson 1: Preparing for a Book Club Party
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing for a Book Club Party
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Our Reading Journey
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Our Reading Journey