Outline of Need To Read|Community Connections Year 2011-12

2011-2012 program

Outline

For the 2011-2012 school year, Need To Read Book Club is offering the Community Connections programming, which encourages discussion about communities while also producing community action – an inspiring and empowering combination. Throughout the school year, students discuss characteristics of communities. As a club, they develop as a community themselves while discussing great books and sharing how they are inspired to apply what they have learned from their books into their own lives. Also as a club community, they are empowered to make a big difference through the Reading For Others service project, where they buy and distribute new books to at-risk children in their community. This program year is all about communities – learning about communities, becoming a reading community, and making a difference in the community through the combination of reading and service.

OCTOBER: Classic novels: "Horror-bly Classic"
Choice Books
Conflicts and Resolutions in a Community

NOVEMBER: Fiction: Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman
Group Book
Defining Community
DECEMBER: Historical Fiction: World War II
Choice Books
Personal Responsibility in a Community

JANUARY: Kick-Off for the "Reading For Others"
Service Project Group Activity

FEBRUARY: Fiction: The Wave by Todd Strasser
Group Book
Conformity vs. Individuality in a Community
MARCH: Multi-genre (biography, nonfiction, historical fiction, thriller): Spies
Choice Books
Making an Impact on a Community

APRIL: Biography/Autobiography: Survivor
Choice Books
Overcoming Obstacles and Setting an Example in a Community

what people are saying

"I have been in the NTRBC all this year. I initially joined so I'd get better as a reader and become more intelligent, but I've found out there is so much more to it! I love reading and sharing with others about the books. The teachers really seem to enjoy it, too, and it is fun getting to know them outside of the classroom!" -NTRBC book club member

BIG GAME

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Bookstore

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About the Founder

One of the things that make Need To Read Book Club unique is that it was started by a middle school student for middle school students. Founder, Emily Conrad, combined reading and service to create inspiring results! Lean more about her inspiration, experience, and future Need To Read plans.

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Reading For Others

Need To Read Book Club members make a real difference in their communities! Through the “Reading For Others” service project, members raise money to buy and distribute new books to children in need. It’s all about kids making a difference through reading!

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Why it Works!

Need To Read Book Club really works because our program incentives appeal to the intrinsic desires of all middle school students, despite socio-economic or reading levels. Plus, we have extensive resources that make it easy for teachers and facilitators to make it fun!

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