Whether we are reading the latest novel, a newspaper article, or a birthday card, reading is an important part of life. Think about all of the things we read every day: street signs, instructions, recipes, shopping lists, websites, etc.
Reading is not only a practical skill that helps us through our everyday lives; it is also a way to broaden our horizons, to learn about things we may never get to see with our own eyes, and to expand our imaginations.
If you could read about anything you wanted, what would it be? A science fiction novel? A romance? A biography of your favorite singer or an historical figure you wish you could have met? Maybe you're interested in learning more about your ethnic heritage or maybe you'd like to learn more about collecting coins.
Reading is the door to endless possibilities! That's why we've created the DLP Online Book Club. Each session, a new story will be posted. Just read the story and answer the questions. Feel free to read and respond to each other's posts. Discussion is encouraged! In the future, you might even want to recommend stories, books, or articles that you have read that other people might enjoy!
We've moved the book club from it's old site at freeforums.org to the DLP Moodle site. All online students have automatically been registered for the club. Your Moodle user name and password are all you need! Please join me in my online classroom this Friday at 2:00 PM, for a preview of the club and how it works! You will receive a flyer with your Fall 1 materials, that will include more information about both the book club and the webinar.
