[MOSAIC] Elaine's posts / Summer reading

[Bonita]

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

---- write at att.net 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
> 
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> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Bill Roberts" <krober15 at tampabay.rr.com>
> >
> > 
> > 
> > > 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
> > 
> > 
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