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I'm looking for great non-fiction for 16-18 year old readers in advanced classes--especially titles that have their literary fingers on the public pulse, so to speak. Should I consider this text for my students?
Phoenix Robles I'd say yes, this was a required reading text for a multi-concentration class at Rutgers University, this class intertwined Underclassmen, with Upperc…moreI'd say yes, this was a required reading text for a multi-concentration class at Rutgers University, this class intertwined Underclassmen, with Upperclassmen and Grad students.
The excerpts from this book alone drew necessary conversation between those from different, class, age, race, ability groups. I believe this is a realistic view of what students in this age range are faced with dealing with everyday, especially since technology moves this hate so very quickly. To have literature to allow your students to create dialogue of understanding is important.(less)
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Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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