Cubbies Canceled

Unfortunately, due to lack of response, we are canceling our Cubbies literary discussion this month.  Perhaps we can get together in April.  Miss you guys.

Cubbies RSVP

Are you going to Cubbies on March 26, next Thursday?

Have you read Fable Haven or A Wrinkle in Time?

If you haven’t, do you still want to meet?

Radical Readers Update and March books

Radical Readers….I know you all have been waiting and asking….when, where, what?  We have made several attempts of getting together in January and February that didn’t pan out.  Does that mean we are over?  Absolutely not!  Here are two selections for March since we didn’t have a book selection for February.  Read one or both.  If you want to order through Mrs. Lancaster, come see her this week for more info or visit the Radical Readers blog through Mrs. Lancaster’s blog.  Link is on the right of the screen.  Without further ado, selections for March:
The latest fantasy series is knocking on our door.  Do greedy trolls, plotting witches, and mean faries float your boat?  Join Seth and Kendra as they discover a lost world where magic is all to real?  Then, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is the book for you.  Available for $5.00 for purchase or check your local libraries. March Tab item # 30

Doesn’t sound like you or perhaps your interested in a classic?  Check out our second selection A Wrinkle in Time which is a fantasy meets Sci fi adventure as Meg discovers the confidence she needs to help her family and save the day.  This is a Newberry medal winner and one of Mrs. L’s favorites from her days in middle school.  The author is Madeline L’Engle.  It is available in our library as well as local libraries.  Also available for purchase for $7.00.  March Tab item #81

We will get together to discuss the books and share in some literary fun at Cubbies on March 26 at 3:30.  Don’t miss out.  We would love to have you even if you haven’t joined us before now.

INKHEART… Now Showing

Inkheart is showing at Emerald Plantation Cinemas, when do we want to go?  The link for show times is below.  I was thinking Saturday or Sunday afternoon may work best.  Remember, Sunday is the Super Bowl.  I am not opposed to going at night if that is what the group decides.  Post your thoughts in the comments section.  Listen for the announcements.

http://emeraldplantationcinema.com/

Also, Alex has City of Ember the movie from our other November read.  What do you all think about getting together to watch it later in February.  We can meet at someone’s house or possibly watch it in the library.  Let me know.  Does anyone have a big screen at their house that wouldn’t mind hosting?

Radical Readers

Hey guys.  As you know our selection for January is Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.  The film is scheduled to be released this month, January 23, 2009.  You can click on the link below to watch the trailor.  As soon as showtimes are listed, we will select a date to try to view at the same time and possibly meet afterwards to discuss it.  I know I will be out of town that weekend.  We will look to go the following week January 30 providing it reaches our local theatres.  There is still a wide interest in getting together for a Twilight party, so we will see what January brings. 

http://www.inkheartmovie.com/

Twilight Update

Okay folks, the time is near…..   Parents, please check out information on this PG13 film by going to the official Twilight movie site.  You can access by clicking on http://www.twilightthemovie.com

Ticket information is available for Havelock Carmike Cinemas by clicking on this link

http://www.fandango.com/havelock_nc_movietheatershowtimes?date=11/21/2008

We are shooting for the 4:15 time slot on Friday, November 21.  Please be aware that with the expected large crowds and such, we may not all get to the same time and viewing of the film.  If you want to go at 4:15 on Friday, Nov 21, you should plan to purchase your tickets ahead of time.  Parents will need to take you to see the film.

October Update and November Literary Journey

For October’s meeting…

Radical Readers will meet on Tuesday, 10-23 at Cubbies from 4-6.  Mrs. Lancaster has a new teacher/mentor meeting after school, and 4 is as soon as she can make it to Cubbies.  Some members have dance conflicts.  Please plan to participate for as long as you can like 4-4:45.  I am sure Mr. DA will not mind you arriving prior to 4 to get your food and enjoy some snacks prior to our literary discussions of The Boy Who Dared, Cracker, Magyk, and The Sea of Trolls.  The 4-6 time allows some of our sports members to participate following their practice and will not prevent those trying out for drums to miss out.  If you can stay the entire 2 hours, great, however, it is not expected for you to participate in both sessions.  Join us as your schedule allows.  We will dish about the four books in table discussion format!  See you there! 

November’s Literary Journey

This month is about film review and book comparisons.  By popular demand, we selected Twilight.  The film will be released 11-21.  However, it is PG13, and we will have an alternative.  If you would like to read both books and watch both films…go for it. 

For a Twilight Trailer, click on the link

http://www.twilightthemovie.com/

Our alternative book will be City of Ember.  It was released on 10-10-08.  We will look for it in local theatres. For a City of Ember trailer, click on the link

http://www.cityofember.com/

If you need to obtain copies of the books, visit Mrs. Lancaster in Rm 27.  I will order by 10-31, so we can get our books in a timely manner.

Radical Readers Upcoming Events

October meeting date: Tuesday, October 28.  We can meet from 3:30-5:00, 4:00-5:30, or 4:30-6.  Post your pick.  We will meet at Cubbies… thank you Mr. DA Ballou!

October books: We just couldn’t decide on one, so we picked 4.  Our group is large enough to accomodate this strategy.  You may read one of the four, two of the four, three of the four, or all four and plan to party hop.  The selections are offered in Scholastic Teen Reader’s Club and Tab October.  You can order them through your language arts teacher, on-line via my web page under Breaking News, or drop by Rm 27 for an order form.  The first two come from Teen Reader’s Club Sea of Trolls (item # 68) and Septimus Heap…Magyk (item # 69).  The other two from Scholastic TAB October are Cracker (item # 17) and Boy who Dared (item # 12).  Don’t miss out on our literary adventures.

November: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Dates to remember: Friday, November 21, film viewing 7:00, Location TBA

Twilight Party: Mrs. Lancaster’s home, date TBA

December: Book TBA, Christmas Party, December 16.

Virtual Found Discussion

Some students wanted to participate but were unable to do so due to conflicts.  Coming soon, we will have a virtual discussion on Found.

Radical Readers September Reflection

Wow!  What an amazing literary adventure and the shakes and fries from Cubbies didn’t hurt!  We had 20 participants in our first Radical Readers gathering.  Personally, I thought it rocked.  There was so much discussion that whole group discussion was very limited.  We really jumped into Jonah’s and Chip’s big adventure.  We made plans for the future.  Post your thoughts here.