The Art of Book Discussion

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The Art of Book Discussions

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Mastering Engaging Conversations

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THE BRAVE

Welcome!

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Willkommen!

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Selamat datang!

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Witaj!

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What is your experience with book discussion groups/clubs?

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AFRICAN TOWN

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Staging

Protocol

Create a welcoming environment for open discussions.

The Wicked Bargain

Spreadsheet for book titles

Prepare non-pedagogical questions.

Set out snacks, ice breaker games, coloring books.

• collaboration between departments​

Set out books choices or related materials.

• communication within and beyond the system

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Can you recreate smells, tastes, sounds, or visuals from the story?

Child and Teen - Book Club Titles spreadsheet.xlsx

If seating can be arranged, how can it be comfortable and balanced?

Guidelines 

HCLS Guidelines – Key Features​

• In-house Card​

Inclusive Atmosphere

• HCLS must own the title

• resource sharing

• Place hold 8 weeks before

• Hold/suspend

Foster inclusivity and respect in dialogue.

• eBooks vs physical books

• equal and easy access

• Requesting additional copies ***

• In branch vs on-location, books for distribution

Do you need an interpreter?

• useful information and tips

Sharepoint>HCLS Team Site>Curriculum>Book Clubs CHILD_TEEN

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Encouraging Participation

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last.

Well, neither does bathing

-- Zig Ziglar

-- that’s why we recommend it daily.”

Think of yourself as a mediator of the discussion and encourage students to take the lead.

If one teen has spoken at length, ask others to comment.

Complement them on questions they originate and their answers.

Leave no teen behind! Support their position, however unpopular.

Big group? Lightning rounds.

Forget about the book and let them talk.

Activities!

They do not have to connect to the book.

Can you keep the ball in the air beyond the class?

Managing Hot Moment Discussions

Facilitation Strategies

Break the tension.

Two goals

Give yourself a break.

• manage our own emotions

Refer to Discussion Guidelines.

• find the teaching opportunities support students learning in and from the moment

Depersonalize.

Don'ts

Connect the BIG emotion.

• become argumentative

Find common ground.

• oversimplify

• disrespect the conversation

• lash out or shut down

• get hooked

• assume intentions

• loose site of the goal

Discuss

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Effective Guidance

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Start with a thought-provoking question to ignite the discussion.

Selecting Titles

Summarizing Insights

Teen Agency!

Concluding with a summary of key takeaways.

Why and what do the teens want to read?

Books you have already read and found compelling.

Make sure everyone gets a title.

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Does the club have a theme?

How long do they want the books?

Mix up topics, genres, and styles.

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What are others reading?

Avoid books that could bring discomfort to or offend members.

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• Limit your words so your audience stays focused
• Share a last point about this concept

Follow up

Wrap up quickly

• Summarize each point you made
• Give quick call-backs so your audience remembers
• Leave space for questions