Summer Fun!

I am so excited to announce that I was awarded a small community grant that will enable me to offer an online summer book club for my students. I plan to structure the book club in a blog format so that students and parents do not have to struggle with transportation and time issues. This format will allow students to read when they are able and respond once a week.  I have chosen two titles by Jacqueline Woodson, Miracle's Boys and Hush.  I wanted to have a titles for boys as well as girls. I think sometimes boys get left out of the reading mix. We read another Woodson title this year, Locomotion,  and the students really enjoyed her literary style. After we read Locomotion I asked the students to research Ms. Woodson's author site to see if any other titles appealed to their literary senses. I am optimistic about this summer project.

I would like to possibly start a blog with adults (probably teachers) who would be interested in reading and discussing young adult literature. It is time to move away from some of our old stand by titles and explore some new titles. I especially feel this is important with the new Common Core standards. I think there is so much that can be taught through literature besides the obvious reading strategies. If you would be interested in joining me, respond and we will get the ball rolling!