Tag: reading
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Moonglow by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
While I admit that Michael Chabon is my favorite author and that I’ll read anything he publishes, I won’t go so far as to say that I love every single thing he releases. Gentlemen 0f the Road missed the mark for me, and Telegraph Avenue simply did not connect to my soul like I thought…
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Books To Win Over Your Reluctant Reader
I have the privilege of teaching a reading class primarily aimed at seniors in high school. It is by and large a free-choice reading class, meaning students choose to read whatever they desire. If a student doesn’t like a book, they are welcome to put it down and pick up a different one. Some of…
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Bats Of the Republic by Zachary Thomas Dodson – A Book Review
I should say from the outset that this book warrants a second read. I’ll explain why in a bit. If you’re a book lover like me, you need to own this work. Not because it’s a terrific story, but rather because it is so original in format. I often discuss with my friends the next steps…
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The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker – A Book Review
I discovered this book through a positive review within the pages of Entertainment Weekly, and, I must admit, the premise really captured my imagination. I’ve long found golems and genies fascinating, and the idea of making each a main character in a book set against late nineteenth century New York City, well, that’s a concept…
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Please Help Support My Donors Choose Project – “Give Students High Interest Books and They Will Read!”
Hi Friends, As you may know, I’m a high school English teacher in Bloomington, IL, and I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I’ve created a classroom project request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity. I’m asking for donations of any size to help my kids. If you…
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky – A Book Review
I teach teenagers, and because this book is consistently on the young adult best seller list, I felt it only right to give it a read. After all, if I’m recommending books to my students, I need to have read them, right? The Perks of Being a Wallflower did not disappoint. Both charming and brutal,…
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My Summer Rereading Program
I teach a class during the school year called Modern Fiction, and it’s basically an independent reading class for upperclassmen. They get to read virtually whatever they want, but they do have to read each and every day. If you’re thinking that’s awesome, you’re right. Furthermore, as any good teacher should, I model expected behavior…
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