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- Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your brain, but reading with other people can make it even better. Being part of a book club can improve your memory, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
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- Book Clubs Get You Outside of Your Genre Rut. According to a Penguin Random House survey of avid readers and book clubbers, 57% said they would not otherwise have read “some” of the books selected by their book club.
- Being Accountable for Regular Reading. The average American reads just a handful of books per year, and even factoring in avid readers, the average only climbs to about 12 books per year.
- Reading More Thoughtfully. And speaking of reading thoughtfully, a book club will help you with that too. Unless your book club is all about the wine and cheese (more on that below), you’ll be expected to discuss the book.
- Talking About Books Will Make You Love Them More. The thoughts and opinions shared by your reading group will naturally give you a broader insight into the craft of writing.
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!
Jun 26, 2019 · Book Clubs are a great way to get students collaborating about a book that they’re interested in. The key here is that they are interested in the book they are reading… that’s huge. Book Clubs for elementary students can be fun, exciting and memorable! Book Clubs in the Elementary Classroom.
Aug 7, 2018 · Book clubs bring challenges in class management and assessment, but they can lead to improvements in students’ reading ability.
- Decide Who to Invite
- Choose A Book Club Book
- Plan The Meeting
- How to Run A Book Club Meeting
- Virtual Book Club Meetings
- After The Book Club Meeting
Here are some suggestions for possible book club organizations with examples. Download this free PDF handout to help. 1. Age-based book club example: 3rd graders. 2. Age & gender-based book club. example: 2nd-grade boys. 3. Multi-age book club example: 10-12-year-olds 4. Interest-based book club example: Kids on the soccerteam. 5. Family book club....
Choosing a book is a VERY important task. Remember that it’s essential for children to have a say in the book selection.This gives kids ownership and motivation. That being said, this can get complicated, so here are a few suggestions for making your book choice. 1. The group votes on a book from a selection of pre-approved choices. 2. The group me...
It’s time to plan the book club meeting. Here’s a possible meeting scenario… 1. Intro / Get to Know You Activity 2. Expectations (for the first several meetings) 3. Discussion Questions 4. Book-Related Activities 5. Food Consider the agenda. What order will you do them in? Will you eat and discuss? Will you eat while an adult reads? Decide what you...
What will you do at your book club for kids? Start with a discussion, then move on to food and fun book-related activities.
Zoom I’m sure you’re already way too familiar with Zoom’s video, chat, and breakout room options. This is my personal recommendation because it’s more robust with options for your meeting. It’s helpful to use the grid view on your Zoom or Meet video call so that all the participants can see each other. Google Meet Google Meet also allows participan...
Once you’ve held your first book club meeting, it’s time to 1. reflect 2. think through problem areas 3. enjoy the success 4. make changes to improve the next meeting 5. plan for the next meeting Make sure you get everyone’s email address so you can communicate about each book club meeting. If you’re meeting virtually, you’ll want to designate who ...
Sep 10, 2018 · Running a book club is not only a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people, it’s also a great way to learn new perspectives and participate in some healthy debate. Lucky for you, we’ve put together the book club tips and resources you’ll need to get your book club up and running.
Oct 26, 2017 · Book clubs are a fantastic tool to get in more speaking and reading practice and provide a welcome change from normal class formats. All students get a voice and as it’s almost always people who love reading who join, everyone has fun.
