Book Club Guidelines

Objective:

To foster a love for reading through weekly discussions with peers. You will read your chosen book outside of class time and gather weekly to discuss it using the provided Tic-Tac-Toe activities.

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Tic-Tac-Toe Pages

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uCiEdLsH2bBCxqxZ1nsGgRJCEYeWILsp/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uCiEdLsH2bBCxqxZ1nsGgRJCEYeWILsp/view?usp=sharing)

Use an extra note book, or you can staple a few sheets together to create a packet. You can simply write the questions on a paper, then answer on that page.

How Book Clubs Work:

1. Choose Your Book

   • Select a book that you are interested in reading. Make sure it is appropriate for your reading level and something that excites you.
   • Once you have chosen your book, fill in the title and chapters/pages section on the Tic-Tac-Toe grid for the week.

2. Form Your Book Club:

   • Find classmates who are interested in forming a book club. Your group can have 2-4 members total.
   • Decide on a regular time (or times) throughout the week when you all expect to have extra time in class.

3. Weekly Reading and Tic-Tac-Toe Activity:

   • Each week, read the assigned (you’ll need to assign pages to read yourselves) chapters/pages outside of class.
   • Complete at least three activites from the Tic-Tac-Toe grid for that week, in a pattern that draws a straight line through the grid (like you won the game).
   • Try to pick different squares/lines each week to cover a variety of discussion points.

4. Discussion Meetings:

   • When your book club meets, each member should share their completed Tic-Tac-Toe activity.
   • Use your activity as a starting point for discussion. Listen to your peers, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

5. Rotate Responsibilities:

   • Take turns each week with different roles in your book club:
     • Facilitator: Guides the conversation and ensures everyone has a chance to share.
     • Time Keeper: Keeps track of time to ensure everyone has a chance to contribute.
     • Recorder: Jots down key points from the discussion to share later with the teacher.
     • Materials: Keeps the discussion notes organized.

6. Wrap-Up:

   • After your weekly discussion, spend a few minutes reflecting on what you learned or enjoyed about the book and discussion.
   • Prepare for the next week’s reading and Tic-Tac-Toe activity.

7. End of Book Reflection:

   • Create a Book Club One Pager!

   Book Club One Pager

Tips for Success:

• Be respectful of each other's opinions during discussions.
• Make sure you complete your reading and activity before the meeting.
• Stay open-minded and consider others' perspectives on the book.

This format will help you engage deeply with the book while having fun discussing it with your classmates!