Language Arts Projects and Events
Novel Cafe
Teachers serve the students hot chocolate and cookies while they discuss their books with their peers. 
MHPL Youth Services Coordinator Michelle Bien speaking with students about the Teen Area of the library. 
A group from Humanities 8a having a good time talking about their favourite books they read. 
The once "ordinary" classroom is transformed into a "cafe" type setting. No phone booth required. 
Students from 8c having an active discussion about the books they read over a cup of hot chocolate. 
MHPL Youth Services listens in as a student shares his thoughts on Shakespeare's Othello. 
At this table, the book "Tunnels" is being discussed. |
Instead of the traditional book report the students are provided an opportunity to hold an indepth discussion with their peers about a book that they have read in the relaxed setting of a "novel cafe" created inside their classroom. 
AMS Librarian Karen Love, 8A/8C Humanities teacher Scott Raible, and Medicine Hat Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Michelle Bien, work closely with the grade 8 students to help them find the books that will interest them both at school and at home. Michelle Bien, who works with the Teen Advisory Board at the Medicine Hat Public Library, met with students as they discussed their books. As a result of these discussions, Michelle took the students' ideas and suggestions for new books that might be acquired for the Medicine Hat Public Library's Teen Section. 
Brodie Mutchler has prepared an online video that captures the essence of the Cafe Novel Book review. From the comfort of his home, Brodie shares his thoughts on the novel he selected. 
Click here to WATCH Brodie's book report. (Trouble seeing the video - download FLV Player) Students in 8a and 8c have prepared book reviews that can be accessed by other students online. Please click on the reviews below to see what books students are reading and recommending.
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