Adrienne answers “Are any of you high school teachers? How...”

Christine Gaza asked this question about Columbine:

Are any of you high school teachers? How do you feel about teaching this book at the accelerated sophomore level in school? Or, if you're a parent, how would you feel about your child reading this at the high school level?

Adrienne I have taught a small segment of Columbine in AP Language (junior level) and have recommended it to students One of the central ideas of Columbine is …moreI have taught a small segment of Columbine in AP Language (junior level) and have recommended it to students One of the central ideas of Columbine is how the media shapes a version of events and manipulates our understanding of those events. It is an essential component of AP Lang to unpack messages and understand exactly what information we are getting--to verify and evaluate sources, and to think critically and analytically. That is what this book is about. It is also a fascinating read. So, yes, a big thumbs up to teaching this book for upper level high school students. (less)

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Christine Gaza I agree!!! I really wish my district would approve the book, but they "powers that be" don't really see the value of the book other than a "how to" ma ...more
Jun 03, 2015 08:03AM · flag

Adrienne A "how-to" manual? Haven't they read the book? Wow. Well--you could photocopy a page or two for discussion purposes and thus expose kids to the book. ...more
Jun 03, 2015 09:01AM · flag

Christine Gaza I know. It's really sad. I tried to give a book to my principal to read (because I don't think she read it) and see, but she didn't even want any part ...more
Jun 03, 2015 09:43AM · flag

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