Book Clubs – English 111
Mrs. Prescott and Ms. Bourgaize
Fredericton High School
Book Club Meetings – General Guidelines
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Each member is responsible for his/her own reading.
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Discussion of the book should involve each member; no one gets to be a silent observer.
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During the course of our Book Club meetings, each group member is required to lead the discussion at
least once. The leader for that day is responsible for keeping the group on task and ensuring that each
member has an opportunity to express his/her thoughts. Everyone’s opinion counts.
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The group leader is responsible for recording the group’s answers to the questions and submitting the
final, typed (MLA Format) copy of the Book Club Journal at the beginning of class on Monday.
Assessment:
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Each student is assessed individually and collectively. The Book Club Journals will reflect the entire
group, but individuals will be assessed for contribution to the group.
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Informal assessment by teacher observation will be ongoing:
o All students should be involved in discussion
o Discussion must revolve around the book
o Other homework should not be done during this time
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Attendance at Book Club Meetings is expected.
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Book Club Journals should reflect thorough and insightful discussion of the questions.
MLA Format – General Guidelines
Headings (top left):
Group Member Names
English 111
Mrs. K. Prescott
Date (i.e. 21 September 2012)
Title:
Center the title (Book Club Journal 1) beneath the
headings.
1” margins
Times New Roman
12pt font
Double-spaced throughout
Page numbers in the top right corner
Indent paragraphs
Book Club Journal 1
Novel:
Leader:
Group Members Present:
1) Create a visual representation of a significant element of setting in your novel thus far. The
representation should reflect at least two elements of setting (i.e. mood, atmosphere, weather, time,
place, social conditions).
2) Authors use various strategies to establish setting. Identify five clues that the author provides in order
to reveal mood, atmosphere, weather, time, place, and/or social conditions. Complete the attached
chart.
3) Re-read the first paragraph of your novel. Discuss and record what information you are given, who you
are introduced to, and the writing style used. What do you think the author’s purpose is in this
opening paragraph? Is the opening paragraph effective? Why or why not?
4) Discuss and record all conflicts that have been introduced thus far. Describe and predict the outcome
of each conflict.
5) What are your initial reactions to the novel? Explain.