Book Club Discussions Week 1
Compare and contrast characters from different books
Use textual evidence to support character analysis
Practice respectful group discussion skills
“But Yahweh said to Samuel, 'Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For Yahweh sees not as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.'”
— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)Just like God sees beyond outward appearances, we should look deeper into characters' motivations and inner qualities
Gather students in book club groups. Have each group share one interesting character trait they've discovered in their book.
Discuss how characters develop throughout a story, showing growth, challenges, and inner strengths.
Create a visual comparison of characters from different book club novels
Simpler: Focus on two characters instead of multiple
Challenge: Include character motivations and symbolic representations
Reflect on how understanding characters helps us understand people better
Dear God, help us to look beyond the surface and see the heart of others, just as you do.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue exploring our book club novels through independent reading
“A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
— Proverbs 22:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Character Trait Charades
Students are learning to analyze characters deeply and discuss literature collaboratively
Some children may find it challenging to look beyond plot events to character motivations
Ability to provide specific examples from text when discussing characters