Comments on: The Staples of a Reading Life

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:23:29 +0000

I’m surprised how few of these books I’ve read or heard of! Some of the authors ring a book, but this is like a list of books that I’ve totally overlooked. Silly me. I found this to be such a great guest post, especially since I’m really considering jumping into the teaching profession. Its so inspiring to hear about the different ways that teachers connect with their students.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:20:50 +0000

What a great idea for a post! I love the shout-out to The Moth. I don’t listen to it regularly, but the couple of stories I’ve heard from it just really stick in my mind. Most recently, I heard a fantastic story about a man who survived a vicious stabbing and the story ends with what he said to his primary attacker in court, which I don’t want to say what it was, but it was just incredible.
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By: Joanna @ A Worn Path

Joanna @ A Worn Path — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:10:20 +0000

I am so excited to find these books & begin devouring them. I taught high school English for three years, then have been in the social work field for approximately three, but in a couple of weeks I’m returning to the classroom full-time, for an entirely new experience with 7th and 8th graders. As I’m teaching grammar and writing, this list will come in handy! Thanks for sharing — and I can’t wait to read Mattiponi Queen.
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Friday Links « Belle Boggs — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:48:57 +0000

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By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:11:08 +0000

Truly a fabulous post. I have enjoyed many of these books, and I see some ideas I can use in my own teaching. Thanks for this, Belle and Rebecca!
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By: Beth F

Beth F — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:20:56 +0000

I taught at the university level and in the sciences, so I have not had the opportunity to bring books to students. I like the list you’ve given here, and there are a couple I need to track down.
Beth F´s last [type] ..Review- Major Pettigrews Last Stand by Helen Simonson

By: beastmomma

beastmomma — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:38:48 +0000

I have not had experience with teaching books in classrooms, but a few I have read that I thought would make good discussion are: Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie. He explores history, gender roles, and cultural assumptions in the style of magic realism. I think that there would be a lot to discuss. The other book I think would be interesting to read and discuss as part of a class is Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver which is about missionaries in Congo. I love how the book interweaves personal stories with question about religion and gives insight and a different perspective on cultural imperialism. Anyway, I really enjoyed your post and thank that your students are lucky to have you!
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Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:50:19 +0000

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