On 10/24/07, Sherri wrote:
> On 7/22/07, Jennifer wrote:
>> On 7/02/07, Pennie Dahl wrote:
>>> I'm looking for traching guides and lesson plans to go
>>> along with Dave Pelzers book "A Child Called It". I will
>>> teaching 11th and 12th graders English/Lit. fir a summer
>>> school program. I'm having a hrad time finding anything as
>>> of yet. Any ideas please feel free to email me
>>> pdahl12@aol.com
>>
>> I have never heard of this book being used to teach with.
>> Are you sure your students can stomach this powerful, yet
>> gut-wrenching book about child abuse? I don't want to come
>> across as critical of your choice, but as an adult, I
>> actually got sick. I had never heard of such crime in my
>> life. Did you know that there is a sequeal to this book? I
>> bet you will have to come up with your own teaching units
>> about this book.
>
> I too am reading this book--except to 8th graders! Very daring
> I know...but the kids learn a lot about child abuse and we can
> hardly keep the book in our library. I always tell my kids
> that if they ever feel uneasy about this book they can be
> excused from reading it...that has never happened!
I have just started reading this with my seniors....I am very
curious to find out if anyone has started any lesson plans for
the book. If so, please let me know. I've just written
questions...thanks..Lisa