Hello Everyone, I have been out of town for the last two weeks but during that time I purchased and read The Book Thief. Whoever it was that recommended this book, thank you. I found any and every excuse to read. It haunted me and woke me up at night. As a result, I finished the book in 3 days which is a record for me. My question(s) / thoughts: The subject of this book is ideal for the 8th grade curriculum in history in California. That being said, some of the language would give most administrations and even more parents concern. IF it was to be used in an 8th grade English class, how would you use it? Would you read the entire book? Excerpts in conjunction with history? To inspire writing prompts? I think it is worthy of using in some fashion with regards to how powerful words are in any language, in any context. I see excerpts being read in contrast to Anne Frank's story, Number the Stars, and others. Perhaps it is truly a high school novel or for your highest English students. The Book Thief remains in my thoughts even now.
Wendy ---- Bill IVEY <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > My sister-in-law has organized her course through genre studies, wherein > the kids read mentor texts of different genres and then practice writing > within each genre. I believe currently she is using a combination of genre > studies, reading workshop, and writing workshop, trying to get the best of > all worlds. > > Take care, > Bill Ivey > Stoneleigh-Burnham School > > > _______________________________________________ > The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
