Comments on: Literature that will Change your Life https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/ Whether you are teaching a lesson or learning one yourself, this website is for you! Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: gschultek https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-698 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:34:35 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-698 In reply to Janet Abercrombie.

Thank you! I know you will hit it very shortly!

Just purchased the book on Amazon! Reading it ahead of time will help me preface the book I hope. But most times, the kids are able to see things clearer than I do because they keep it simple!

]]> By: Janet Abercrombie https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-697 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:17:06 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-697 In reply to gschultek.

It was hard for me to understand at first. I couldn’t figure out if the character was in a dream land or a playground. It’s like I’m getting into the heads of children ages 3-10 (which none of us can fully understand :)). Enjoy.

BTW: congrats on your 200 followers. I need 20 more to hit that milestone…

]]> By: gschultek https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-696 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:10:35 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-696 In reply to Janet Abercrombie.

Jerry Spinelli is great! Thanks for suggesting. I will look through it first and then give it a shot! I’ll most likely use it as a read aloud daily and have students turn/talk about central themes. I’ll let you know how it goes!

]]> By: Janet Abercrombie https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-695 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:21:48 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-695 In reply to gschultek.

I just finished reading Jerry Spinellis’ new novel, Hokey Pokey. It’s all about age and growing up. A bit complicated for independent reading – I’m thinking about how it might be scaffolded. Makes for great discussion tho 🙂

]]> By: gschultek https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-694 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:40:36 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-694 In reply to Catherine Stovcsik.

Catherine- Thank you for the parental perspective. It is risky, but it really prepares students for the real world. It allows them to understand that there are many types of people in the world with their own stories and backgrounds very different from their own. They learn to accept, rather than judge. Its a character building opportunity I did not want my students to miss out on. Thanks as always for your support! 🙂

]]> By: Catherine Stovcsik https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-693 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:40:52 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-693 From a parental standpoint, I love that you chose a book that captured your students’ minds and compeled them to empathize with the character(s). I firmly believe that the early seeds of becoming a reader are planted when you read books like Junebug. Any book that makes you step outside of your world and see things from a different perspective, no matter your age, is a great book! Great job!

]]> By: gschultek https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-692 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:20:07 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-692 In reply to Janet Abercrombie.

Love that idea! Ill have to check out those book suggestions. Thanks Janet!

]]> By: Janet Abercrombie https://alwaysalesson.com/literature-that-will-change-your-life/#comment-691 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:17:38 +0000 https://alwaysalesson.com/?p=1182#comment-691 This gives me the idea of listing books/stories that have to do with age. _Junebug_ would be on the list for sure. Also, “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros and “Infinity Jinx” by Margaret Peterson Haddix..

Could make for an interesting discussion: Is growing up a good thing or a bad thing?

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