Series Project LIT Bronx: Shifting the Culture of Reading : Starting a Community Book Club

Starting a Community Book Club

Lesson Objective: Learn how to start a community book club
Grades 6-12 / ELA / Tch DIY
4 MIN

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

  1. What are some ways you can secure books for your school?
  2. How can you prepare your student facilitators?
  3. Why do you think the trivia questions are an important component of the club?

3 Comments

  • Private message to Michael Burnett
  1. What are some ways you can secure books for your school?
    School funds, donations, or crowd funding sites are ways to secure books.
  2. How can you prepare your student facilitators?
    A few days before meeting, she will meet with the facilitators by reviewing the agenda and having the students decide what areas to discuss.
  3. Why do you think the trivia questions are an important component of the club?
    Trivia questions give a quick way for students to be involved, including prizes. This creates a fun atmosphere and allows for students to read deeper.
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  • Private message to Regina Johnson

I love this idea and the short book club sessions are great for young people! A few questions: If you only order 30-35 books, how do you make enough available for parents, teachers, etc.?  Do you have a sign out for books, honor system, etc? 

 

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  • Private message to Micah Lovejoy

A sense of community is powerful for students! I love see how involved and excited the students are!! 

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Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
928 SIMPSON ST
BRONX NY 10459
Population: 628

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