A Book Club provides a venue within the school for those interested in
reading more and connecting with others who also enjoy reading
Students and teachers will be encouraged to read for pleasure, fostering
a passion for books and lifelong learning
Teachers and students will have an opportunity to connect with each other
outside of the normal pressures and constraints of the classroom
Teachers will act as role models to students demonstrating that books can
be great sources relaxation and enjoyment
Students who may not otherwise be active in extra-curricular activities,
will have another opportunity to do so
Research indicates that programs such as this help make students stronger
overall academically
Students can increase their vocabulary and comprehension, which may contribute
to better verbal SAT scores
Who can participate?
The GRHS Book Club is open to all faculty members and students in grades
9 – 12.
How many books does the club read each year?
The club reads and discusses 4 book selections over the course of the school
year. This is broken down into the following 2-month cycles:
Selection 1: October & November
Selection 3 February & March
Selection 2: December & January
Selection 4: April & May
How often does the Book Club meet?
The Book Club usually meets once a month.
There are generally two meetings related to each book selection:
A mid-way meeting to discuss
the unfolding plot, impressions of characters, setting, etc. and the anticipated
conclusion
A final meeting to discuss the book’s conclusion,
thoughts related to the selection as a whole, and to vote on the next selection
How does the Book Club we decide what they will
read?
The group is generally given a choice of 3 books with a similar theme (i.e.
coming of age, travel, etc.) or in the same genre (i.e., historical fiction,
sci-fi, adventure, etc.)
These choices are researched and chosen based on input from club members
and reviews provided by professional sources (i.e. book reviews, other
book clubs, etc)
Suggestions from Book Club members are welcomed and taken into consideration
How long do members have to read each book?
Usually, members have about 2 months to read each book selection
The length and complexity of the book are taken into account as are vacation
breaks and other events on the school calendar
What should you do if you want to participate?
Listen to morning announcements or look for signs posted and show up at
the next Book Club meeting
See Mrs. Savio in the Library Media Center for more information on
the Book Club
What is expected if you decide to join?
You may choose to participate all year, receiving and reading all 4 Book
Club selections or you may choose to participate in certain cycles and
not in others
If you request that the Book Club selection be purchased for you, you are
expected to participate that cycle and your attendance is required at one
of the discussions.
