February 28th
March is upon us! For my book talk, I will be doing March Mysteries. So today, I did a search and made a Resource List for mysteries. I have a hard time remembering one of the steps and get tangled up in the software...but with more experience I think I can nail it. The software really makes everything so easy...once I figure out the software!!
The list made it really easy to hunt down the books. I collected a chunk to display and chose 3 for my book talk:
The Secret Garden--I chose this book because I think the classics are important for "cultural literacy".
Ransom by Lois Duncan--This book is on my list because, one--I am familiar with the book and two-- it is an older book that I don't think dates itself. No, there are no cell phones...but, as I read it, I was still able to make a modern picture in my head. I'll love to talk about that with middle school readers. Did they find the story dated? Can there still be a good, modern story without modern technology?
The Adventures of Jack Lime--I chose this totally on the cover of the book. It was attractive, and jumped out at me. The reviews were kind as well. It seems like a more relaxed, entertaining book that may appeal to reluctant readers. Being as busy as I am, I throw myself in the reluctant reader category, and I want to read it!
I'm a little nervous about teaching to middle school kids and hope I can pull it off!
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