It's a Mystery to Me: Book Club for Rising 5th & 6th Graders
Mrs. Kristin’s book clubs are more like college classes than adult book clubs. She teaches kids how to think critically about what they read; even the youngest book clubbers are introduced to the concepts of themes, symbols, figurative language, and voice, all in age-appropriate language. We debate opinions and find textual evidence to support our ideas. We also read some really great books.
It’s a Mystery to Me is for anyone who considers themselves an amateur sleuth or just likes a book that keeps them on their toes until the very end. We’ll be reading not only to find out whodunit, but also to figure out how the heck these authors crafted such complicated and layered tales.
We will read: Finally, Something Mysteriousby Doug Cornett, Framed!by James Ponti, and (Mrs. Kristin’s very favorite) The Westing Gameby Ellen Raskin
Open to rising 5th and 6th graders.
Dates and time: Tuesdays: June 3, June 24, and July 22; 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Students are responsible for acquiring their own books. Books are not included in the cost of class.
Mrs. Kristin’s book clubs are more like college classes than adult book clubs. She teaches kids how to think critically about what they read; even the youngest book clubbers are introduced to the concepts of themes, symbols, figurative language, and voice, all in age-appropriate language. We debate opinions and find textual evidence to support our ideas. We also read some really great books.
It’s a Mystery to Me is for anyone who considers themselves an amateur sleuth or just likes a book that keeps them on their toes until the very end. We’ll be reading not only to find out whodunit, but also to figure out how the heck these authors crafted such complicated and layered tales.
We will read: Finally, Something Mysteriousby Doug Cornett, Framed!by James Ponti, and (Mrs. Kristin’s very favorite) The Westing Gameby Ellen Raskin
Open to rising 5th and 6th graders.
Dates and time: Tuesdays: June 3, June 24, and July 22; 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Students are responsible for acquiring their own books. Books are not included in the cost of class.
Mrs. Kristin’s book clubs are more like college classes than adult book clubs. She teaches kids how to think critically about what they read; even the youngest book clubbers are introduced to the concepts of themes, symbols, figurative language, and voice, all in age-appropriate language. We debate opinions and find textual evidence to support our ideas. We also read some really great books.
It’s a Mystery to Me is for anyone who considers themselves an amateur sleuth or just likes a book that keeps them on their toes until the very end. We’ll be reading not only to find out whodunit, but also to figure out how the heck these authors crafted such complicated and layered tales.
We will read: Finally, Something Mysteriousby Doug Cornett, Framed!by James Ponti, and (Mrs. Kristin’s very favorite) The Westing Gameby Ellen Raskin
Open to rising 5th and 6th graders.
Dates and time: Tuesdays: June 3, June 24, and July 22; 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Students are responsible for acquiring their own books. Books are not included in the cost of class.
