ElaineJ Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I am thinking through a "book club"\ gentle lit. analysis class for my son and some kids in our co-op next year, and I wondered what the hive would recommend for classic books appropriate to cover in this kind of setting with middle schoolers. By "classic", I don't mean that it has to be Homer :001_smile:. But I do want to use books that are truly quality literature and which will be enjoyable as well as helpful in their further studies. Any suggestions? Thanks! ElaineJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 5th and 6th grades or 7th and 8th? My recommendations might be different for the older set, but here's some for the younger... The Hobbit The Secret Garden Treasure Island Black Beauty The Wonderful Wizard of Oz A Wrinkle in Time Wind in the Willows Heidi Anne of Green Gables War of the Worlds Watership Down Around the World in 80 Days Oliver Twist Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Gulliver's Travels and my favorite modern 'classic': Hoot by Carl Haaisen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Have you read Deconstructing Penguins? They've got some good suggestions in there. If you're going to use supplementary materials (like literature guides), you might see what is out there that you like before committing to a book. Newberry award or honor books are often a good place to start. Do you have a theme that you are going to follow? What is the background of the kids? What have they already read? Are they boys or girls or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineJ Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 The kids will be in 6th through 8th grade and there will be boys and girls. I hadn't planned on having a theme, but I think it is an interesting idea to consider. I was going to look through lit guide options once I had some recommendations in mind. I don't know if I will necessarily use lit guides, though; I don't want to spend tooooo long on any one book. My goal is to get them used to thinking about and discussing books in a way that will prepare them for IEW's Windows to the World in a year or two. Thanks for your good suggestions! I'd love to hear more. ElaineJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Encourage curiosity and a love of learning: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Swiss Family Robinson Encourage quality character in young people: Door in the Wall Captains Courageous Just fun to discuss: Around the World in 80 Days The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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