Post/link your slide of Audience, Summary and Theme here.  Then provide a short recommendation of the book for your classmates.

For this assignment, it is expected that you review ALL of your classmates’ submissions and provide feedback to all.

Post/link your slide of Audience, Summary and Theme here.  Then provide a short recommendation of the book for your classmates.

For this assignment, it is expected that you review ALL of your classmates’ submissions and provide feedback to all.

[Victoria Remi]

Hi Susan,

I like the layout of your ATS. It was very clear and informative. I like books that have interconnected stories, so this might be one I enjoy reading. I don’t usually enjoy historical pieces, but this class has been showing me that they’re actually pretty interesting. Great post!

[Victoria Remi]

Hi Tatiana,

I thought the pictures you used for the ATS were perfect! I love a good mystery and this book looks so interesting. I also like how you mentioned the harm gossip can cause to high schoolers. Using this book in the classroom might be a great way to introduce this topic to students. Especially since most bullying movies are corny and students don’t usually take anything away from them. Reading a book where the characters are relatable might leave a greater impact on the students.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Tatiana! I found your lede very detailed and insightful. I think this book would be crucial to explore in a HS class or even 8th grade. Being that bullying and suicide are so prevalent in our society today. I like how realistic this story is about how adolescent life really is but it is rarely addressed in the classroom.

[Yuqi Li]

Hi Heeji,

I like the theme of the book you mentioned, “courage.” It’s not just the characters who have the courage to speak out, and it’s the people who have the courage to speak out in the face of some injustice. And when I am afraid to do something, we should also face the difficulty bravely.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Rachell, I enjoyed your lede I think you used the perfect visuals to represent the book. I actually read the same book for this week. I like how you listed the topics because this book had A LOT of topics in it and all of them were extremely relevant.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Rubina! I love how clearly you explained this book in your lede. I think this would be a great book to incorporate in lessons around diversity and inclusivity like you said. From your lede it seems like this book could teach students how to unite regardless of differences.

[Yuqi Li]

Hi Connor,

Through your introduction, I know that this book’s story takes place during the Second World War. Students can learn about the history of the Second World War by reading this book. I believe this book is also suitable for junior high school students to read because this book’s story is very attractive. I believe they will be very willing to read this book.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Anthony, I love that you mention in your lede this story isn’t dark because when you hear illness in a story that is what you automatically think of. I think a story like this would bring light to challenges many students face but do not express to the public. I think it is important to expose students to stories like this so they understand everyone has differences and can be dealing with really serious conditions in silence.

[Yuqi Li]

Hi Anthony,

I really liked the image you added on the slide because it fits the title of the book. Through your introduction, I can know that this book is a love story full of different emotions. I really like the books that like this one. I will read this book in my free time. Thank you for your recommendation.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Connor! I found your lede very interesting especially since I am interested in historical readings. I like how you include the way you would teach this novel in your classroom such as adding a pre-reading activity or anticipation guide. These are both great ideas to include when dealing with deep concepts such as morality and ethics.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Heeji! I found your lede very interesting there are not many books in schools exploring the history of Spain. This book would be able to help students understand dictatorship and form a greater appreciation for freedom. From your lede it seems that this story examines many ethical issues in society.

[Yuqi Li]

Hi Rubina,

I think the theme of this novel is very suitable for every age of students to read. Let the students learn something by reading the book. Reading this book can help students build good friendships and know what a sense of community is.

[Ariana Acosta (She/Her/Hers/)]

Hi Kaitlyn! This story looks like a very interesting read from your lede. I love how you mention in your summary the story is spoken from 4 different characters perspectives. That is not something you see often. Also, the theme you mentioned about trusting others and not sharing too much is suspenseful especially when referring to the time period of this book.

[Yuqi Li]

Hi Aisha,

I have seen the film adapted from this novel, and I think it is wonderful and exciting. This book teaches us many things. I think the most important thing is to be brave. Like the protagonist, even though he was trapped at sea, he did not give up on himself and did not lose hope. When students read this novel, they can feel the novel and exciting atmosphere. At the same time, they can also learn to face everything bravely.

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi Anthony,

This book sounds really interesting since we do not read about many characters with Cystic Fibrosis.  I think it’s important for our students to learn that despite disabilities, you can still persevere.  A little romance thrown into the story line doesn’t hurt either! It sounds like a book that I might enjoy!