Hey All,
After class ended and my work load decreased, I've realized that the schedule I have is mind-numbingly boring. I only really teach for 80 or 160 minutes a day. So, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have for something that I NEED to read. It can be YA or otherwise.
Also, I'm not much of a sci-fi/fantasy buff, so if anyone could make suggestions of the most enthralling (for 11th grade) title they know I'd be grateful.
Thanks,
Matt W.
Interesting Matt....why so few classes? How many is that?
I encourage you to get on Dawn's summer reading blog if you're not already.
How did it go with Oneida or don't you know. Principal didn't call me back but I sent him very pointed email. KES
Posted by: Karen | May 19, 2006 at 09:48 AM
M-
I know you're already hooked into Vonnegut, but I had good fun teaching Slaughterhouse 5 last year. Also, I think Strangers in a Strange Land by R. Heinlein is one of those great cross-over books that appeals to a lot of different people.
Hope work becomes a bit more inspiring.
-chris
Posted by: Chris | May 19, 2006 at 11:41 AM
I second Chris' suggestions for both books. Yea C!
You've got so many directions to go in Matt--from just the reading you did for 619...
I also recommend U. LeGuin's "Left Hand of Darkness." Some fascinating gender-bending there I think you'd find very interesting.
Also, re: sci fi--reading the Frank Herbert DUNE series and the Azimov FOUNDATION series would keep anybody busy for a long time!! Good stuff. Stuff my h.s. kids read when I encouraged.
Dave has sci fi suggestions as well--from his seminar.
Let's keep the suggestions coming from other bloggers. KES
Posted by: Karen | May 19, 2006 at 12:07 PM
It's not that work is uninspiring; I just don't have enough "up and going" time. I have three sections of 11th grade. I see each every other day, and I have three sections of AIS. It just gets to be a bore when I have 2 straight hours of nothing going and then study halls afterwards.
Posted by: matt-watkins | May 19, 2006 at 12:29 PM
It might be a cheesy read, but its still a GREAT, "Princess Bride." It's a lot like the movie except a bit darker and still very funny.
-Jesse
Posted by: Jesse | May 19, 2006 at 02:47 PM