In my 7th grade challenge I start them with shorter works. I use the Great
Books and each group of four has a different story. For me, these are the very
top readers, many having scored 13+ in our assessments. They need very
challenging stuff and this is just the right age to get them
This is my first year actually teaching a 7th grade advanced reading class.
It is also the first year this class has been offered at the school.
I'm trying to get a rough idea of a schedule.
Here's my question, do you think this could work?
I ordered *Tangerine* by Edward Bloor for the advanced
NEVER underestimate the power of choice and ownership of the process
Even if it's a choice between two things. I think reading circles would
work great. You could model using some short stories first,even poetry.
Perhaps tie it all together thematically
Sally
On 8/12/09 2:27 PM,
If you have time I'd read Book Whisperer it is a easy read with
incredible ideas. I'm totally changing my 8th grade English class to look
like the ideas in the book. Your advanced reading class will love it!
This is my first year actually teaching a 7th grade advanced reading
class.
It is
