Has anyone read this book with ELL students? Our adult ed program is using this book for our student Book Club this spring. Over two months, we will have about 100 students in four class levels (CASAS reading scores approx.185-225) reading and discussing the book in class. Then we plan to gather as a large group for a final event/celebration in May.
If you’ve used this book, any resources you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!
Darlene
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Leecy, thanks so much for all the helpful suggestions! Darlene
I can't add much to the resources that Leecy posted, but we've used this book before. It was one of the "companion" selections for kids during our city's one city-one book reading program a few years back. It's a very beautiful book. I'm sure your students and teachers will love it. I reread it not long ago just for my own enjoyment.
Hi all,
Here's a link to the youtube video where Katherine Applegate introduces her book. Here's another video where students created a visual story. Developing something like this would be an awesome way to integrate technology skills in the classroom.
Finally, here's another example of booktrailersforall. I hope you enjoy these resources and if your students create a booktrailer, consider sharing it here... we would love to see it.
Sincerely
Kathy Tracey
@Kathy_Tracey
Hear, hear, Kathy! :) Leecy
Kathy, thanks so much for the video suggestions and your encouraging comments! Darlene