I know I will be doing the last Harry Potter with my daughters--its a family thing. We must see if my youngest's predictions come out true.
I plan to re-read Eye to Eye, Knee to Knee and Notebook Knowhow. MOT 2 is a definite. And I will be re-reading a math teaching book called Teaching Problems and the Problems of Teaching. Elaine is on track though. I think this summer may be one for writing again. In terms of Young Adult. I picked up but have not yet read the book "Money". I read a teacher's account of turning on her high school class to reading with that book and have wanted to read it ever since. I imagine it as my book for the beach. My own pleasure reading (not a good word since professional reading is quite pleasurable for me) I read The Known World by Edward P. Jones. I had to use all the strategies to keep myself on track, but what a wonderful read. It is about a family of African Americans that own slaves during the pre-Civil war period. It is epic and follows a number of people. It is NOT exactly chronological and so the reading can be strange at times--like connecting memories that you do not own. Poignant and disturbing. About being human and connected. I will also slowly savor Sun Under Wood, a poetry book by Robert Hass. I look forward to the book discussion on this list. :)Bonita DeAmicis California ---- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'd really like suggestions for young adult novels... especially books for > middle schoolers. I know that if I read some of those this summer, I'll be a > better teacher in the fall. > Thanks! > Jan > > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Bill Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > > > why be embarrassed? i thought your words were impressive and believing in > > > your book and what you think and write is awesome and inspiring. > > > margy > > > > > > > Hell, I don't even have a book, but it doesn't stop me from posting what I > > think and write.... > > > > Besides, everyone here buys the books mentioned. I'm sure Elaine and Nancy > > will sell quite a few copies based on what is being discussed here, so > > what's the problem? I know I have bought many books based on the > > recommendations of the people here...I trust your opinions. And like any > > good book, most have led me to others, and I'm (I hope) a better teacher > > (if > > not a better person) for reading them. > > > > Right now, I'm reading TOTALLY POSITIVE TEACHING by Joseph Ciaccio, > > GENERATION ME by Jean Twenge, THE END OF EDUCATION by Neil Postman, THE > > TEACHER'S CALLING by Gloria Durka, and LETTER TO MY SON ON THE LOVE OF > > BOOKS > > by Roberto Controneo....and that's just my professional reading! Have MOT, > > 2nd edition on order, of course! That doesn't include my LOOOONG list of > > non-professional lurid romances, thrillers, fantasy, and young adult novels > > (do they count as professional also?). Any other suggestions for summer > > reading? > > > > Bill > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mosaic mailing list > > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
