Re: Avi's Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel

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Julia,

I have used this book for the pass three year with a sixth
grade honors class as well as with a regular ed class and
they love it. There are so many themes you can address in
this book: Conflict, half-truths ( most kids now a days only
tell what you want to hear) Patriotism, and Bias (media).
Just google the title for lessons and you will find a lot out
there. I found a good site under the name Amanda Asbury,
BYU, 2003 that I used as a spring board to stimulate their
thinking before we started the novel. Good luck.

On 12/30/08, Julia wrote:
> I am considering using Avi's Nothing But the Truth with a
> group of Honors Sixth Grade Students. I would love to hear
> from teachers who have used this book. First, what
> reactions did you have- if any- from parents and students
> about the mild profanity contained in the book? Second, do
> you have ideas for an engaging culminating activity for the
> book? (My focus this trimester is "plot.") Thanks!!

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