FIRST Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: ONE IN A SERIES
Book Club is a weekly meeting to share the book you have chosen to read over the next few weeks from an assigned genre. The genre for our first Book Club in 5th grade is “One in a Series”. These are books that have many, many sequels usually with the same characters but different plots and settings; which provide more great books to read if you like the book you chose. Usually you should read the first book in a series, but it is not necessary, just select a book that is part of a series. See our book list for some suggestions.
Schedule
Genre: One in a Series…title______
Beginning: Choose a book that is one in a series and obtain approval from your teacher by completing and returning the bottom portion of this paper by August 12 or sooner!
Week 1: due on Wednesday August 19
Read the first ¼ of your book and complete a Responding activity A-D.
Please be prepared to share your activity with your book club.
You will also listen intently to your group members’ sharing and be ready to either make a comment or ask a question.
Week 2: due on Wednesday August 26
Read the second ¼ of your book and complete an Artifact activity # 1-4 to share in your book club. (You’re halfway done with reading your book!)
Week 3: due on Wednesday September 2
Read the third ¼ of your book and complete a Responding activity E-I.
Prepare to be a thoughtful participant in your book club.
Week 4: due on Wednesday September 9
Read the last ¼ of your book (you’re’ done!) and complete an Artifact activity # 5-9.
In this last meeting you will share your last Artifact activity as well as explain what you liked about your book and why you recommend it for others to read (or not!) Be sure to include 3 reasons in your reader recommendation.
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I will read: ______
written by: ______
It is ____ pages long. I will read ____ pages or ____ chapters per week to finish my book.
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FIRST Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: ONE IN A SERIES
Responding is a variety of writing activities to choose from that help you think about the book as you are reading and to inform the members of your book club. Choose one of the Responding choices from A-D to share at your first Book Club meeting. You will select a Responding choice from E-I for your third Book Club Meeting. If you have a different idea for Responding, please see me ASAP! See the opposite side of this paper to select Artifacts activities for meetings two and four.
FIRST Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: ONE IN A SERIES
Artifacts show your creativity and imagination as you read and think about your book and how it connects to your and your life. Choose an activity from 1-4 for your first Artifact sharing which is week 2 of Book Club. Choose something from 5-9 for your second Artifact sharing during week 4, or our last week, of Book Club. If you have another idea, please talk with me ASAP! See the opposite side for Responding choices for weeks one and three.
SECOND Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: MIND STRETCHERS
Book Club is a weekly meeting that provides time to share the book you have chosen to read over the next few weeks from an assigned genre. Our second genre is “Mind Stretchers”. These books include science fiction or fantasy books that take you away to a different place or time. Science fiction blends the future, technology and scientific fact to create an engaging story. Fantasy stories include magical or imaginary elements that are fantastic and extraordinary. Please see our book list for suggestions for either genre.
Schedule
Genre: MINDSTRETCHERS… title______
Beginning: Choose a book that is science fiction or fantasy and obtain approval from your teacher by completing and returning the bottom portion of this paper by September 11 or sooner!
Week 1: due on Wednesday September 16
Read the first ¼ of your book and complete a Responding activity A-D to share at this first meeting. You will also listen respectfully to your group members’ sharing and be ready to either make a comment or ask a question.
Week 2: due on Wednesday September 23
Read the second ¼ of your book and complete an Artifact activity # 1-4 to share in your book club. (You’re halfway done with reading your book!)
Week 3: due on Wednesday October 21
Read the third ¼ of your book and complete a Responding activity E-I.
Prepare to be a thoughtful participant in your book club.
Week 4: due on Wednesday October 28
Read the last ¼ of your book (you’re’ done!) and complete an Artifact activity # 5-9.
In this last meeting you will share your last Artifact activity as well as explain what you liked about your book and why you recommend it for others to read (or not!) Be sure to include 3 reasons in your reader recommendation.
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I will read: ______
written by: ______
It is ____ pages long. I will read ____ pages or ____ chapters per week to finish my book.
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Parent signature Student signature and number
SECOND Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: MIND STRETCHERS
Responding is a variety of writing activities to choose from that help you think about the book as you are reading and to inform the members of your book club. Choose one of the Responding choices from A-D to share at your first Book Club meeting. Select a Responding choice from E-I for your third Book Club Meeting. If you have a different idea for Responding, please see me ASAP! See the opposite side of this paper to select Artifacts activities for meetings two and four.
SECOND Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: MIND STRETCHERS
Artifacts show your creativity and imagination as you read and think about your book and how it connects to your and your life. Choose an activity from 1-4 for your first Artifact sharing which is week 2 of Book Club. Choose something from 5-9 for your second Artifact sharing during week 4, or our last week, of Book Club. If you have another idea, please talk with me ASAP! See the opposite side for Responding choices for weeks one and three.
THIRD Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: CLASSIC LITERATURE
Book Club is a weekly meeting that provides an opportunity to share the book you have chosen to read over the next few weeks from an assigned genre. Our third genre is “Children’s Classic Literature” or books that have won prestigious awards and are beloved by children around the world from the last 30 or more years. These books include famous characters, memorable plots and unforgettable settings. They are referred to in other stories because their themes, conflict or problems are timeless. Please see our book list for some suggestions.
Title______
Schedule
Beginning: Choose a book that is a classic (maybe a book your parents read at your age?) and obtain approval from your teacher by completing and returning the bottom portion of this paper by October 30, or sooner!
Week 1: due on Wednesday November 4
Read the first 1/3 of your book and complete a Setting Activity related to the setting of your book. You will also listen respectfully to your group members’ sharing and be ready to either make a comment or ask a question.
Week 2: due on Wednesday November 18
Read the second 1/3 of your book and complete a Character Activity related to the main character (or others) to share in your book club. (You’re nearly done with reading your book!)
Week 3: due on Wednesday November 25
Read the rest of your book and complete a Plot Activity to share with your book club.
Prepare to be a thoughtful participant in your book as well as explain what you liked about your book and why you would recommend it for others to read (or not!) Be sure to include 3 reasons in your reader recommendation.
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I will read: ______
written by: ______
It is ____ pages long. I will read ____ pages or ____ chapters per week to finish my book.
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Parent signature Student signature and number
THIRD Fifth Grade Book Club
These activities are designed to help you reflect on the book you are reading and inform the
members of your Book Club. You will use your creativity and show how your book connects to you
and your life. Choose one of the Setting Activities to share at your first Book Club meeting.
Select a Character Activity for your second Book Club Meeting. At your last Book Club meeting,
share your Plot Activity as well as Reader Recommendation.
SettingCreate a map that shows a detailed drawing of the setting. Include a legend for landmarks that are important to the plot. / Setting
You are There!
Can you see yourself living at this time and in this setting? Explain why with at least 3 reasons. / Setting
Compare/Contrast
Use a graphic organizer to explain how your home is similar and different from your book’s setting. / Setting
Diorama
Create a diorama that shows important details about your setting.
Setting
Create a postcard that shows a drawing of the setting on one side with a persuasive note on the back describing what you are enjoying while you visit here and why your reader should visit too. / Character
You are There!
Imagine you are the main character and have your own TV show. Write a script including dialogue for your show. Be sure to include details that reveal information about your character. / Character
Story Forecaster
Predict how the story will end for the main character and include reasons why you think this! How will he or she change? No peeking at the end of the book! / Setting
Time Traveler
Could your story take place in another time or place? Send the setting of your story in a time machine to another time in history or out of this world location.
Character
Getting to Know You
Imagine you are a news reporter and want to interview your main character. Create at least 10 questions that reveal important info about your character. / Character
Pretty Picture
Draw a portrait of your main character and his or her family. Be sure to include as many details as possible to give an accurate picture of your subject! / Character
Parts of Speech-itis
Look for adjectives and adverbs that describe one of your favorite characters’ appearance and actions in your book. Use them to create an acrostic poem. / Character
P.S or Postscript,
Write an epilogue or to be continued for what you think could happen to the characters 10 or 20 years from now.
Plot
Sequel
Is there a sequel for the book you read? If not, propose one with a story outline. You may use an outline or story map. / Plot
Board Game
Make a board game based on, the plot. Include the beginning, the problem, climax and/or resolution. / Plot
Letter of Advice
Write a letter advising the main character how the problem in the story could have been solved differently. / Plot
Cartoon Time
Create a cartoon with at least 8 panels that summarizes the plot of your story so far. Include dialogue!
READER RECOMMENDATION
PRO
Who should read your book? List three reasons why everyone must read this book over the winter break? / Plot
Identify how the author makes the writing come alive. Include examples figurative language such as similes, metaphors, personification, descriptive language and/or dialogue plus more! / Plot
Write an autobiography from your favorite character’s point of view. Include the beginning, middle and what could be the end of his or her life. Include at least 6 events in their life with descriptive details. / READER RECOMMENDATION
CON
Who is your recommended audience? List three reasons why no one should ever read this book. Give another book suggestion for the winter break.
FOURTH Fifth Grade Book Club
Genre: CLASSIC LITERATURE
Book Club is a weekly meeting that provides an opportunity to share the book you have chosen to read over the next few weeks from an assigned genre. Our third genre is “Children’s Classic Literature” or books that have won prestigious awards and are beloved by children around the world from the last 30 or more years. These books include famous characters, memorable plots and unforgettable settings. They are referred to in other stories because their themes, conflict or problems are timeless. Please see our book list for some suggestions.
Title______
Schedule
Beginning: Choose another book that is a classic (maybe your second choice?) or a book that is destined to become a classic and begin to read right away!
Week 1: due on Wednesday December 2
Read the first 1/3 of your book and complete a Character Activity about the main character to share in your book club. You will also listen respectfully to your group members’ sharing and be ready to either make a comment or ask a question.
Week 2: due on Wednesday December 9
Read the second 1/3 of your book and complete a Setting Activity related to the setting of your book. (You’re nearly done with reading your book!)