lanabug Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Would you assign Sign of the Beaver as part of a high school level literature class? I know a mom who assigned this for one of her kids and it really surprised me. My elementary age kids listened to it just a few months ago. Her kids are very smart, so I don't think it was a matter of needing a lower reading level. Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 As part of a wider range of books? Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Maybe if it was being read very quickly to illustrate a certain literary element that could then be applied to more complex literature. Otherwise, no. My rising 2nd grader will be doing it this fall with the mbtp guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 No, I would not assign it in high school. Good book, though, and if the high schooler hadn't read it yet and was interested in it for independent reading -- fine. However, I would not assign it as part of a high school literature class. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hmmm. I really like Center For Lit's idea of discussing a picture book prior to chapter books at even the middle/high school level. It can be fun, educational, and get kids into the swing of things. Or even reading a comic/picture book version of Shakespeare before cracking open The Tempest. For those reasons I'd say it probably depends on why this book was assigned. Truthfully I am having a hard time thinking of what that reason could be. I don't personally like the book. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't use it for a "literature" class, even in the earlier grades. History, maybe. I would not assign it for history or lit at the high school level. But, there must be some reason for the choice for that particular student. Edited May 17, 2016 by yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I have it assigned for my 6th grader's free reading this year. I'm also thinking she has her reasons. Maybe to illustrate a specific concept or give a break between more difficult books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Unless there's a special need or a strong interest I wouldn't hand that particular book to mine for high school, but I'm pretty defensive of what we'll include. There are about a bajillion sturdy, rich, light/heavy, wonderful options you could cover for high school that would be more likely to meet a high schooler where they're at. There's only so much time in the day and year and gosh does the time fly. You're laboring over the lesson plans and trying to stack it just so, and poof, it's time to calculate final grades and update the transcript. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Nope, definitely a middle school book. Great book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen. Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 My oldest had to read it in 5th last year. I do not like that book at all. I would never make any grade read it ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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