Listopia > Stephanie's votes on the list Developing Prescribed Texts Lists (13 Books)
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The Great Gatsby
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"Excellent depiction of time period and American Dream."
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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The Giver (The Giver, #1)
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"Talks about human condition- what we should value/good to relate to modern times and excellent themes."
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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The Kite Runner
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"Strong insight into another world/culture for students. Strong themes to discuss and get students to think critically."
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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"A modern take on mental health, eye-opening and opens conversation around identity/belonging and mental health. Crucial for their age."
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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The Fault in Our Stars
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"Insight into terminal illness, values and humanity. "
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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The Help
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"Deals with history/oppression/civil rights and crucial moments in history for the African American community."
Stephanie
rated it 5 stars
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Mullumbimby
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"A novel set in Australia and dealing with Indigenous culture/themes"
Stephanie
added it to to-read
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Macbeth
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"Lots of themes to explore and a chance for female students to engage with a female character who challenges traditional norms of the time period."
Stephanie
rated it 3 stars
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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"Racism, power and changing times. What's not to like?"
Stephanie
rated it 3 stars
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1984
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"Can be related to modern society and media they are exposed to. Great themes to explore and characters."
Stephanie
rated it 4 stars
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Lord of the Flies
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"good but female students struggle to engage."
Stephanie
rated it 3 stars
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Looking for Alibrandi
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"identity and coming of age for the students."
Stephanie
rated it 4 stars
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
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