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October 2012 • Volume 16 • Number 2 • Pages 37-38

Spotlight on Literacy

Patricia J. McClair

Deeper Learning Through Book Clubs

Article Description: This eighth grade language arts teacher takes book clubs to a whole different level. Students not only read and discuss books, they create scripts that bring key elements to life for their classmates. This project requires them to be both creative and analytical.

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Patricia J. McClair is an eighth grade language arts teacher at Park Ridge High School in Park Ridge, New Jersey. E-mail: PatriciaMcClair@parkridge.k12.nj.us
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