Alaska Battle of the Books High School list for 2024-2025. I am on maternity leave this semester, but I will help a bit when I‘m back in January before the battles. I am working on Sunrise over Falluja. I‘ve read Old Man and the Sea and Fighter in the Velvet gloves before.
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I am enjoying Robin‘s fresh voice. It‘s almost weird to hear the youth in the voice of an Iraq War soldier since this invasion happened when I was in 5th grade. I think Meyers‘ portrayal of the confusion and lack of knowing even in the soldiers rings true.
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pickStone Soup by Marcia Brown (1947). The bright illustrations capture the heart of the story, bringing the characters and environment to life with warm hues and expressive details. The story is both simple and profound, making it perfect for young readers while communicating a timeless lesson about generosity sharing. This book is a terrific choice for classroom discussions about cooperation, community, and working together to accomplish something.
This story can be used to teach lessons on cooperation, giving back, and community. The story's basic yet powerful message about how people can accomplish more when they work together makes it ideal for teamwork and problem-solving activities.
I would use this story as a way to promote sharing and helping others out withiin our classroom community.
