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Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It'
Posted by Sam on 8/08/08
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 disagree strongly. I know of several teachers who have
selected this book to read with students, myself included. I
understand the sick feeling you are referring to, but that is
why this book is so powerful. Not only does it grab the
attention of readers, wich is critical in student involvment,but
it also tells a true story of survival, overcoming adversity,
the strength in human character.... After reading this story, it
seems impossible to not take responsibility for ones life
curcumstance. I think that is a valuble point for students to
consider. I am pairing the book with another non-fiction book
written by a holocaust survivor. I am hoping it goes well. I am
ofcourse sending permission slips home for parents to sign.
Better safe than sorry!
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- Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 7/02/07, by Pennie Dahl.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 7/22/07, by Jennifer.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 7/23/07, by High School Teacher.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 7/23/07, by Jo Swingley.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 7/30/07, by BP.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 8/22/07, by Meg.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 8/28/07, by Rachel.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 8/29/07, by Patty.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/09/07, by Barabara Thole.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/18/07, by Brennan.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/23/07, by kristy.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/23/07, by kristy.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/23/07, by Brennan .
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 10/06/07, by to Kristy.
- Re: Why you should use the book "A Child Called It', 10/09/07, by Ayesha.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 10/24/07, by Sherri.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 10/24/07, by Sherri.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 11/01/07, by Steve.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 11/15/07, by Lisa.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 4/16/08, by Pennie.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 4/17/08, by Andrea.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 4/20/08, by Debbielyn.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 5/21/08, by E. Melvin.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 8/08/08, by Sam.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 8/09/08, by Jen.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/04/08, by Kerry.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/04/08, by Morgan.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 9/27/08, by SpedTeacher.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 11/06/08, by Patty Olmstead.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 11/25/08, by Alyson.
- Re: Lesson plan idea for book"A Child Called It', 12/01/08, by Jennifer.
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