I’m going to be able to purchase a novel for each grade level, 9-12, this coming school year. I’m looking for suggestions. What I have available currently is pretty dated and my own personal affinity is for the more classical novels, so I was hoping to find some more modern ideas that my kids may relate to easier.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

for memoir: The Glass Castle and Born a Crime. for fiction: Dear Evan Hansen

like

The Kite Runner (although it does have a rape), A Thousand Splendid Suns (domestic abuse)

like

Try Sci Fi. Ray Bradbury, Ursula McGuin for example.

like

And All American Boys for something topical

If you gravitate towards classics, why not try a Jane Eyre, Wide Sargasso Sea, Rebecca combo? Maybe make them read two of the three, then work on comparison?

White Fang

Theodore Boone, Born A Crime, The War that Saved My Life, Out of my Mind, The Boy in the Stripes Pajamas, Wonder, The Giver, Counting by 7s, Brown Girl Dreaming, The Thing About Jellyfish, The One and Only Ivan

Homegoing, The Hate U Give, Poet X, Dear Martin, Educated byTara Westover, The HillbillyElegy, Just Mercy, Between the World and Me

Related Posts

At what point are you too specialized to lateral to internal audit? (PA, consulting, or industry roles) Currently have 2 years of external audit experience and 2 years of forensics: I always thought of internal audit as a decent exit but I’m beginning to get worried about getting too specialized to make that move one day

like

I’m one of the top performers in the company and got invited to the company’s emerging leadership program. I always meet all my goals and deliverables on time but still feel like half of the time I’m not even doing anything (or performing my best). How do I leverage this ‘off-time’ into something productive in order to progress faster?

like

I know this is subjective but what are some of the easiest/toughest SF certifications to get?

like

Can anyone help me with the interview questions for marketing analyst at Agoda Bangkok. ?

like

When doing profitability calculation or NPV, do interviewers usually ask candidates to come up with their own estimates/assumptions for costs, both one-time and recurring?

I personally feel Virtusa is going through some positive changes after BPEA acquired it.

like

My H1b is up for renewal in Jun 2022, can I switch jobs before renewal and what does the new company have to do? If they're transfering my H1b do they need to apply for renewal as well? Or would it be recommended to wait until the renewal?

like

I’m hoping to steer clear of any scams by posting & I know it’s been posted before but, again, scams. Anyway, I am looking for something that can be done remotely on nights and weekends after I get home from my daily in-office job. My sister passed away & I’m now helping raise her kids. With Christmas coming, I’m nervous and dreading the season not only to not have her but will I make it a happy one for the kids. I need extra income but need to be home with them in the evenings.

like
like

My area of law I work with alot of "Finance bros" some may even refer to me as a "bro". When I talk to these guys I try to be relaxed with them to have a good client relationship and I don't want to come off as a Suit. But still want to be seen as a professional.

Any tips walking this tight line?

like

Please like my post, trying to unlock DMs. Much appreciated!

likeuplifting

Drank too much coffee I think... even my poo and pee smell like coffee

like

Effective Dating field in Object Definition

Happy Monday! Keep Learning!!

Available effective dating values 👇

#SAP #SuccessFactors #MDF #MetadataFramework #ObjectDefinition

Post Photo

We are hiring for below requirements in Bangalore location
Interested please reach out to
uma@cosmicconsultantshr.com

Position1 :Data Engineer (Azure, cloud, Azure data factory)
Position2 : Network Security Architect (YOE : 8+ )
Position3: Technical Writer (11+ : YOE)

like

What’s been the sentiment on MARA? Is the blip gone?

like

People who live with housemates / have a garden. Does it get noisy / do you find people in the garden earlier than (we) finish, that distract you from your work?

Also, living how is living next to a secondary school? Noise / traffic etc?

Thanks

like

Jr–mid copywriter openings in NYC?

like

Hey guys with the current market boom I found a single family home 25 years old in a good school district with in my range . Looks like its decently maintained . Is there any thing specifically needed to look for ? When buying a house

Does anybody work for Evolent / New Century Health? How is the culture? Any known layoffs?

like

Additional Posts in English & Language Arts Teachers

Is there any writing prompts that stand out to you in the responses you get from students? Preferably ones that are outside the box, but I'd love to hear some tried and true traditional ones too!

like

What have been some of your favorite books to teach in the classroom? Especially from POC authors!

like

How do you best support your students who do not speak English? I have four ELL’s in my 6th grade ELA class and they don’t receive push-in or pull-out Bilingual support during my class. Do you pull them for small group to provide instruction separately or do you just try to use google translate to translate your lessons and the work? Any best practices? I’d love some help.

likehelpful

What are pet peeves you have as a teacher you have let go of? For me it is subject verb agreement.

like

When beginning a piece of literature, I first help the kids access the relevant culture. I have used web quests, but I have found that the kids researching their choice of topics and creating Slides containing information and pics results in more students participating. Recently they researched heraldry for the Medieval Era and reproduced either a family crest that they found or created their own personal crest. Anyone have other activities they use?

like

How long have you been teaching? Also, what does self care look like for you?

I’m a 7th grade ELA teacher in Texas!

like

Hi All! I am teaching English 4 for the first time this fall, and I’m just wondering what ideas y’all have for starting off. My class will be TINY (less than 5) so I want it to be super-engaging. All Black and Brown students. Help!

like

I’m a 6th grade ELA teacher. I am struggling with teaching writing. Any advice to give?

like

Anyone familiar with the Read180 program? Curious what people think who’ve tried it.

like

I’m thinking about moving up to a high school English position from 8th grade English. Mainly I’m looking for a change. Any thoughts on the differences I’d be facing?

I have high school children of my own, but disciplining high schoolers has always intimidated me for some reason. I have excellent classroom management, but I feel like high schoolers are a little smarter ab getting around rules and less worried about consequences.

I’m told by an hs tchr that the grading load is ab the same.

like

Anyone teaching an 11th Lit course with an EOC Test? How are you preparing students by reviewing for the writing section (Informational, Argumentative, Narrative)?

like

Creative projects to do as a summative for Of Mice and Men?

like

What are some reading centers you do with your 5th - 6th graders while you pull a small group?

like

Those of you who do First Chapter Fridays or similar read-alouds, do you edit out curse words when you’re reading?

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

like

Anyone have any good advice for getting students to think/respond on their own? So many times when I ask them to write their own thoughts about something and to explain why they hold that opinion, many students get stuck and/or turn to the Internet. And then I find myself repeating, I’m asking for YOUR thoughts about this, not someone else’s. I teach grades 9 & 11.

like

Ever sit down to grade essays you know will be terrible so you put off grading and then you have to force yourself to read them?

like

Does anyone have any experience using StudySync? I’m a first-year teacher and am feeling overwhelmed looking at the curriculum!

I'm looking for the best go-to resources to supplement middle school ELA and make it more relevant and accessible to all learners.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal