Book Clubs

Guided Reading or Book Club?
The students select the text. 

• Guided Reading

• Book Clubs

• Both

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Guided Reading or Book Clubs?
Students practice skills previously taught. 

• Guided Reading

• Book Clubs

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4C

WHat sentence supports the idea that joining a book club could help someone make friends?

• "Today more young people are forming their own book clubs." (paragraph 1)

• "In many book clubs, each member takes a turn selecting the book for the group to read." (paragraph 4)

• "In many ways, book clubs allow their members to think about new ideas." (paragraph 4)

• By spending time with them at book-club meetings, you get to know all the members better." (paragraph 6)

Answer explanation

The sentence in paragraph 6 indicates that book clubs allow a person to spend more time with others and get to know them better. These are both ways that people develop friendships.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the most likely reason the author includes these photographs in the selection?

• To show that book - club members have good reading skills

• To show that book clubs can meet a different places

• To show that book clubs help members choose popular books

• To show that book clubs are mainly for adults

Answer explanation

The author includes photos of book clubs meeting in tow different locations, one indoors and one outdoors, to show that clubs can meet in many different places.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What opinion does the author include to explain who some students avoid book clubs?

• "Members read the same book." (paragraph 1)

• "It also helps you understand their meanings." (paragraph 2)

• "After all the reading you do in school, you may think you don't want to join a book club." (paragraph 4)

• " Being in a book club allows members to share their thoughts and consider the views of others." (paragraph 5)

Answer explanation

The opinion included in paragraph 4 implies that, because students must read so much in school, they may avoid joining a club that requires the to read more.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which sentence best explains why members of a book club are likely to read a whole book?

• "Reading helps you learn to say new words." (paragraph 2)

• "The desire to be prepared will encourage you to finish reading what you started." (paragraph 3)

• "You might already know some members in your book club." (paragraph 6)

• "All you needs are some other members and a place to meet." (paragraph 7)

Answer explanation

This sentence from paragraph 3 explains that members of a book club are likely to read a whole book because the " desire to be prepared," referring to the desire to meet the expectations of the group for each member to finish the book.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is a common activity in book clubs?

• Reading silently

• Discussing books

• Writing essays

• Watching movies

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Which of the following is a benefit of joining a book club?

• Improving math skills

• Enhancing vocabulary

• Learning to cook

• Practicing sports

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

In a book club, who usually selects the book to be read?

• The teacher

• The librarian

• A group member

• The principal

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

What is the primary purpose of a book club meeting?

• To watch a film

• To discuss a book

• To write a book

• To draw illustrations