Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Read 'm and Speak!
The 8th-Grade Book Club, Read m' and Speak, is back! We had our first meeting last week with boys and girls from East and West Cluster. Laura Bernheim, Head of Reference at the Waltham Public Library, is joining us again this year and Laura Russak, 8th grade English Teacher, is joining us for the first time. Thank you Laura and Laura!
Read m' and Speak has gotten off to a great start with our first book choice Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. So far everyone is loving the book and I'm quite sure some have already finished the series! If you haven't read Hunger Games, stop by the library and check out a copy. Once again, students will be able to discuss the book, post comments, and vote on which books to read on their blog Read 'm and Speak. The blog is a great way to ge us all talking outside of school about what we are reading and want to read.
Next on our list is Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Smile is a story about a girl named Raina who just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. (GoRaina!.com) If you've never read a Graphic Novel, now is your chance!
One of the best things about book club is reading books you may not have chosen on your own. Check back soon to see what's next on our shelf!
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