I’m a huge fan of reading across the content areas, although I try not to call it that because it sounds too much like the name of an expensive curriculum being pushed on desperate districts, like “Literacy First!” or “Pre-AP.” I even try to actually read the books before I add them to the list. I post them on Blue Cereal as a reference for other educators, and over the years it’s become one of the more visited sections of the site.
(He was that quirky one that used full sentences and stuff.)Įach summer, I solicit suggestions from real live middle school teachers of books to use in social studies classes. Somewhat less tragically, I’m also finally catching up on some reading I’ve been meaning to do since, well… sometime during the Obama Administration. I’ve organized random sections of the basement and made sure my entire music collection has accurate album covers in Media Player. On the other hand, I’ve watched some fascinating documentaries (those things formatted like Tiger King, but with better-dressed subject matter) which I’d probably never have gotten around to otherwise. This is a wonderful book about coming of age in a fascinating time, and that's what will leave an impression on tween and teen readers.There aren’t many advantages to being home for going on, what… seventeen months or so now? Considering all the extra time it seems we have, the kitchen and restrooms are dirtier than ever, my ‘To Do’ list is out of control, and I’m actually exercising LESS than I did when I was “busy.” They'll find it easy to root for - and relate to - Callie, who attempts to do the thing she loves despite what society - and her mother - think is proper.
Parents need to know that since this Newbery Honor book is set in 1899, readers will learn a great deal about the period, including the limitations placed upon an intelligent girl. Calpurnia's mother often takes a "tonic" for headaches that's later revealed to contain 20 percent alcohol.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Brief mention of other adults drinking port and other alcohol at a celebration. He offers Calpurnia whiskey on two occasions she tries it and dislikes it. Calpurnia's grandfather drinks whiskey and port daily, but he's not portrayed as drunken.
All references are used in service of setting the scenes and are not gratuitous.
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