Course Detail
Girls’ Book Club – 2010/11 — New!
Who is eligible? Girls in grades 8-9 and 7th graders who are mature readers. Priority to girls who are continuing the book club from last year. **
When is it? Full year course to meet monthly at the TG on First Friday afternoons, 3:30-4:30 PM as follows:
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 3
Jan 7
Feb 4
Mar 4
Apr 1
May 6
Jun 3
Who teaches it? Mrs. Linda Taggart
Linda Taggart was a Jr. High school English teacher and librarian before becoming a wife and mother. She is a former homeschooler and TG parent. Her hobbies include reading, playing the hammered dulcimer, and thinking outside the box!
About the course: Girls JH Book Club – 2010/11
8th/9th grade Girls’ Book Club
Read, discuss, play games, snack, solve puzzles, create, learn, and more! Join us for a monthly book club meeting that will challenge you to think about what you read! We’ll have fun talking about our monthly selection and also weave in some literary learning about topics such as point of view, types of conflict, literary devices, characterization, and more. All books available at Monroe County Public Libraries, or to purchase at reasonable cost through Amazon.com.
Oct 1 – The Penderwicks AND The Penderwicks of Gardam Street, Birdsall
Nov 5 – The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, McCall Smith
Dec 3 – The Homeschool Liberation League, Frank
Jan 7 – Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Taylor
Feb 4 – Hattie Big Sky, Larson
Mar 4 – The Children of Willesden Lane, Golabek
Apr 1 – Artemis Fowl, Colfer
May 6 – The Falconer’s Knot, Hoffman
Jun 3 – Hope Was Here, Bauer
Dress Code Exceptions: None
How much does it cost? $20 for the entire year
What does it include? Instruction and all materials used in class.
(NOTE: The monthly book selection is NOT included in your fee.)
What do I need to bring? What do I need to bring? Students must borrow or purchase a copy of each month’s book selection to complete the readings; library editions are fine!
Dress Code Exceptions: None
When do I need to register?:
Other notes:
Let us know if you wish to serve as parent reception assistant for this course.
**We anticipate just a few openings for new book club members.
