Over the last few years, I have taken the leap of faith to have students read non-fiction texts in book clubs. Each book brings to the table overcoming adversity and perseverance. In small groups, students flourish on discussing the details of the books. Often times, their discussions are lively. It also allows the students to incorporate the history they have learned. Usually, once the students make a personal connection with the history, it has a lasting impact. Often students tell me once they are in high school just how much reading the non-fiction text transformed their learning. What better complement than to have a lasting impact on who they become as adults?
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Over the last few years, I have taken the leap of faith to have students read non-fiction texts in book clubs. Each book brings to the table overcoming adversity and perseverance. In small groups, students flourish on discussing the details of the books. Often times, their discussions are lively. It also allows the students to incorporate the history they have learned. Usually, once the students make a personal connection with the history, it has a lasting impact. Often students tell me once they are in high school just how much reading the non-fiction text transformed their learning. What better complement than to have a lasting impact on who they become as adults?