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KATE Book Club Guidelines

5/31/2020

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Long sought and finally happening, KATE book clubs are another way for ELA educators to connect across the state! Each month, we will focus on 1-2 books. Meetings will be held either once (at the end of a reading) or bi-weekly (for longer texts). Open to any KATE member as participant or facilitator, we hope that these clubs not only entertain but also inform and inspire you.

Following a book club, the club facilitator will write a post for KATE Blog reviewing the text per feedback from participants. A KATE Blog book review should containing the following elements:
  1. A spoiler-free overview of the basic plot and premise
  2. General impressions from the participants (can include quotes)
  3. Recommended use for the classroom or teacher (e.g. Is the book only to inform teachers and function as PD? Should it be read by a certain age range of students?). This can also include suggestions for lesson plans.
  4. Connected texts: Does the book relate to canonical ELA texts or other books often used in ELA classrooms?

If you would like to participate in a book club, please check out offerings and register via the Online Meetings portal. KATE member password required. This password can be found via our monthly member newsletters, or you can contact the KATE President to check and verify your membership status.

If you would like to host or suggest a book club, please email KATE Blog Editor Michaela Liebst.
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