tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post7011473181000161740..comments2024-03-22T03:21:52.628-04:00Comments on Reading, Teaching, Learning: Slice of Life Story Challenge - What I Know For Sure - The Complexity of Children's Literature and The GiverHolly Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-56495802330797491622015-03-21T23:11:06.050-04:002015-03-21T23:11:06.050-04:00Strange question. I was talking with one of our 6t...Strange question. I was talking with one of our 6th grade teachers and she said they had to read the book and they were only allowed to spend 2 weeks on it. Seems to me with the weight of the book and topics it could inspire 2 weeks would not be enough -- especially since it was assigned to all reading abilities. :-/Peg Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451721726731574583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-24123502458837795992015-03-21T08:56:39.333-04:002015-03-21T08:56:39.333-04:00So true.."Good children's literature hand...So true.."Good children's literature handles grief and death just as well as laughter and hope. To be fully literate, empathetic, and thoughtful citizens, we need to read, write, and discuss all these issues."Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-39388217801657662582015-03-20T18:24:21.169-04:002015-03-20T18:24:21.169-04:00I have mixed feelings about The Giver. I think it...I have mixed feelings about The Giver. I think it's a good choice for some kids, but not all. I have a gifted 5th grader who reads everything. He read the whole Hunger Game series. He picked up The Giver and I didn't stop him. Actually, I couldn't stop him. I gave him a ziplock to keep it in, though, because my only copy is well worn and is SIGNED! <br />Personally I have a problem with dystopian literature, but I give this disclaimer to my students and let them decide. Your post makes me feel better about the freedom I give my students with reading. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-5492776536615418532015-03-20T18:15:35.708-04:002015-03-20T18:15:35.708-04:00Holly, I'm often very surprised at the books t...Holly, I'm often very surprised at the books that have been banned and why. I think you made a good decision in reading this book :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-89112511033772168202015-03-20T17:21:36.560-04:002015-03-20T17:21:36.560-04:00I agree that serious issues have a place in the cl...I agree that serious issues have a place in the classroom, where they can be discussed safely and in ways that expand critical thinking. YA Lit is a great way to introduce or more deeply explore these issues. The whole topic of banned books is an interesting one for students that age to reflect on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080472278944110262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-3357279716399115992015-03-20T17:03:58.484-04:002015-03-20T17:03:58.484-04:00This is so true! I'm a very liberal mom when i...This is so true! I'm a very liberal mom when it comes to letting my sons read. They are good about putting something back on the shelf if they don't feel ready. <br /><br />Sometimes that bites me in the classroom, because occasionally a book I choose gets raised eyebrows or actual parent emails. It doesn't happen too often, because I'm careful about what book I pick for what group.<br /><br />What you said about the power of dystopian lit is so true. Even with the anxiety and awful things that happen, it gives us the chance to have some powerful discussions through the lens of a story. Keep up the good work!maria.selkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052847577940056985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-79227869183146341562015-03-20T16:50:01.838-04:002015-03-20T16:50:01.838-04:00Ah...so miss that scene with my 7th graders. Movin...Ah...so miss that scene with my 7th graders. Moving them to the bigger themes, challenging, but very rewarding. I'm bookmarking your post to share in a few weeks with my grad students...this book will forever be a personal favorite. xoNanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135130889558068676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-36611210630433649662015-03-20T12:59:58.180-04:002015-03-20T12:59:58.180-04:00I agree! :-)I agree! :-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-43633878514007073902015-03-20T12:19:09.211-04:002015-03-20T12:19:09.211-04:00You truly have the best job ever - discussing lite...You truly have the best job ever - discussing literature and life with gifted sixth graders.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.com