JessReplanted Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I am teaching a small 'Literature' co-op class this fall, and I need 3 books that would appeal to 10/11 year old boys and girls. We are going to do some projects and light analysis. I was thinking about using Dr. Doolittle, just because it's fun, but I don't know... Any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Once upon a time...lol...I know co op can be tough in this regard...is there any chance you can stop by the library and ask the children's reference librarian for alternate suggestions in case it's a poor fit for one of the kids? You might want to have several titles in line maybe? Junior Great Books has reading lists also if you wanted a variety of stories and discussions. Just for the record, Doolittle would be fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 The VP catalog will give you suggestions by grade and mark up/down for reading level. Then you'll have guides and basic activities to go with the books... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I did a co-op class on Roald Dahl that included those ages, and we had a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Here are a few suggestions from the tween bookclub that my youngest is in. My Side of the Mountain Starry River of the Sky Wonder The Mysterious Benedict Society Tuesdays at the Castle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 You may want to do some additional reading on Dolittle....there's some really racist bits that weren't considered such at the time. Deconstructing Penguins is a great book on having book discussions with some lists. If your library has it, it's definitely worth checking out! Hope you have fun with the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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