Book Club Launch: Student Choice Reading
Learn effective annotation techniques for independent reading
Practice asking meaningful questions while reading
Develop note-taking skills for literature comprehension
“So that you turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;”
— Proverbs 2:2-3 (WEB)Just as we seek understanding in God's word, active reading helps us understand literature more deeply
Gather students and explain that reading is like a conversation with the author. Just as we listen carefully when talking to friends, we want to 'listen' carefully to books.
Demonstrate active reading strategies using an example text
Students practice annotation techniques in their book club novels
Simpler: Mark only 1 page with 2 different symbols
Challenge: Create a detailed reading response journal entry
Share a few examples of active reading annotations
Dear God, help us to be curious readers who seek understanding in stories and in Your word.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have our first book club meeting and use these new reading skills!
“So that you turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;”
— Proverbs 2:2-3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion for each key word: 'wisdom', 'understanding', 'discernment'
Students are learning strategies to become more engaged, thoughtful readers
Some students might feel uncomfortable writing in books
Thoughtful questions and observations in reading notes