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.

[Rubina Uddin]

Hi Yuqi,
I agree, I do think that this book is great for kids of all ages!

[Rubina Uddin]

Hi Susan,
I agree–I feel as if though it is really important for students to be able to have the discussions amongst themselves. This really sticks with a student, even after the lesson and they can take some ideas away from it!

[Rubina Uddin]

Haha, Victoria–I agree! I wonder what made the author think about writing this book. I love how you can pair two things (which make an odd pairing) and are able to connect it to a common and relevant theme!

[Rubina Uddin]

Hi Safa,
This seems like such an interesting book! For some reason, while looking at your AST and the synopsis you provided reminds me about a piece I read earlier–The Yellow Wallpaper by Charolette Perkins Gilman. The vague explanation in addition to the descriptive details allowed for readers to make inferences of the writing piece, like you mentioned about this book! It was also a feminist piece, and I quite enjoyed it. You should check it out!

[Rubina Uddin]

Hey Nicole,
I was a bit confused because your recommendation was for The House of the Scorpion (which I loved!) and your AST was about Dear Martin. Dear Martin seems like such a cool book! I love the way your lede captures the audience’s attention and makes them want to find out more, just like a news article usually does! I am going to check it out! 🙂

[Rubina Uddin]

Zizhen,
I enjoyed your AST! It was very informative and detailed! I think this book would be great to integrate into a SS lesson about WW2 and it’s effects (especially living in Germany). I’m sure students would be able to take away some lessons from this novel as well!

[Rubina Uddin]

Hi Caroline,
I find it interesting that you thought it was boring when you read it but your middle schoolers enjoyed it! I understand what you mean! I believe older students may not enjoy reading this book as much as students in upper elementary/middle school. However, overall I believe the concept and idea behind this book and the themes it has (which you mentioned) are awesome to discuss! Maybe upperclass-men would enjoy it if they took the ideas from this book and created their own stories with a twist–making it more age appropriate with conflicts which resemble something they may face in their own lives/schools!

[Rubina Uddin]

Rachel,
I love your lede! Everything looks like it suits the book so well. I really enjoyed the way you presented the theme, and explained that the audience is middle school aged children. I believe this is a theme that students would really be able to relate to. I remember reading a book, Night, by Elie Wiesel, when I was in 7th grade and the teachings from that book stuck with me throughout my life. I think this is a great book to introduce to children at this age especially because they are curious and are critical about what they are learning! I love how this book is able to connect real problems and history to a theme so simple that everyone can relate to.

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi Tatiana!

This book sounds really interesting and reluctant readers might be engaged since there seems to be many surprises. I also like how it focuses on the damaging effects of gossiping because students need to learn what a terrible habit it is to gossip. I like that there’s a mystery element in the book too!  You must tell me how the sequel turns out to be!

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi John,

I really like your lede.  It was nicely written.  This book sounds really suspenseful.  I definitely want to check it out and put it in my classroom library.  I’m thinking that students can read it together in an informal literature circle and discuss it together.  The librarian at my school conducts after-school book circles.  This might be a great book to suggest to her.  Thanks for sharing!

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi Aisha,

I also do not have access to your AST, but I did watch the movie just recently.  I was very resistant because I thought it was about mathematical concepts (Pi = 3.14?) and that sent me running. To get back on track, I enjoyed the movie.  It was very sad, but the ending was really wonderful.  I will check out the book! Thank you!

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi Safa,

I feel like this would not be a book that I would choose on my own, but your AST has convinced me to keep an open mind.  Based on the title it sounds like something that would happen in England since it sounds so formal, but your descriptions leads me to believe otherwise.  I am intrigued!

[Susan Malinauskas]

Hi Zizhen,

I loved your AST!  It was so clear and informative.  A friend actually gave me this book and I just need to open it and start reading.  Your summary was very concise!  I am curious to see what will happen to the main characters!

[Heeji Choi]

Hi Aisha,

I’m glad you liked the book, Life of Pi. I never read the book before but you definitely made me want to read it! Sounds very fun and interesting. You mention that the book helped you to think about challenging your own fears. I think that would be a great theme to talk about with your class if you decide to use this book!

[Heeji Choi]

Hi Rubina,

I like how you mentioned social-emotional learning with your book. Especially at this time in the world, it’s important that we cover those aspects. They are as equally as important as any other subject. I like the different themes you mentioned! They would be great to talk about with the students.