Pippen Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I'm looking for ideas for read alouds for 8th graders. I need something that fits this criteria: -Primary objectives = focusing attention near the end of the day while getting some reading in. -Be something that's still followable if some reading days are skipped and/or students aren't present -Preferably avoid trigger warnings for big issues such as family deaths, abuse, cliques, -Appeal to a group with a wide range of interests and reading levels -Not be something most students would have read in public school I've considered a lot of books and keep striking out. I keep thinking maybe I need something that's off the beaten path, but maybe that's just because I tend to prefer those books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Mythology? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Adding to the suggestions by HeighHo and AnotherLynn: short stories Also check out this past thread for loads of links to specific poems and short stories: "Figuratively Speaking, paired with short stories [and poetry]' Edited February 11, 2019 by Lori D. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaatkins Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 4:46 PM, Pippen said: I'm looking for ideas for read alouds for 8th graders. I need something that fits this criteria: -Primary objectives = focusing attention near the end of the day while getting some reading in. -Be something that's still followable if some reading days are skipped and/or students aren't present -Preferably avoid trigger warnings for big issues such as family deaths, abuse, cliques, -Appeal to a group with a wide range of interests and reading levels -Not be something most students would have read in public school. You can find a list of this book at my article for https://edubirdie.com/buy-thesis-paper if you're interested. I've considered a lot of books and keep striking out. I keep thinking maybe I need something that's off the beaten path, but maybe that's just because I tend to prefer those books. I think that Biographies is the best variant. Also, you can read some modern writers stories, you can easily find them on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiftaylor Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 DS (admittedly a couple of years younger than that) likes me to read him non-fiction (especially if science and nature-themed): A Forest Unseen A Walk in the Woods (scan ahead enough to edit out profanity and a few stories about women) Letters to a Young Scientist Make Your Bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieplatt Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Poetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 The Doorman's Repose (Chris Raschka) is interesting, unusual, and composed of nearly stand-alone stories about folks who live in a New York apartment building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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