I use this book every year with my classes. I have a well-
developed lesson plan with vocabulary, extra activities,
questions - all that I have designed. Let me know if you need
anything to help with this. I would be happy to share.
On 10/28/07, viann wrote:
> I have taught Loser for about 3 years now in my 5th grade
> class. I am a big fan of Jerry Spinelli. This kids love the
> book. Everytime I have read it, I get more from the story.
The
> big question, like who is a loser, what defines losing, and
> who is the real loser in this book are constantly coming up.
> I use resources from the website edhelper.com to help me. I
> also use it in literature circles.
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> n 8/28/07, Melissa in MA wrote:
>> I was wondering if anyone had ever read Jerry
>> Spinelli's "Loser" with their classes. (...and if so, how
>> it went)
>> Years ago I read "Maniac Magee" with my students and they
>> enjoyed it.
>> I am debating trying "Loser" with my kids this year, and
>> if anyone could give me feedback, it would be greatly
>> apprieciated.
>> Thanks!