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‍ Book Title; //The Hunger Games//

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‍ Katniss grows up in District 12, one of the poorest districts in Panem. After her father’s death she takes on the responsibility of caring and providing for her younger sister Prim and mother. When her sister is chosen as a Tribute in the Hunger Games Katniss saves Prim by volunteering to take her place. Katniss forms a close bond with fellow District 12 Tribute, Peeta. Together they navigate all the challenges of the Hunger Games while acting as though they are in love to keep each other alive. ======

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‍ 5. How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title? ======

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‍ Use of this book would be a great way to discuss what happens when a government takes complete control over the lives of its people. Discussing elements of dictatorships and communism could result from reading this book. This book could also lead to a discussion about what revolution is and discuss countries that have held revolts. ======

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‍ A t-chart could be made that could show the similarities and differences between democracies and dictatorships/communist governments. ======

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‍ 6. Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book. ======


 * ======‍ Each District and the Capital have different ways of living. Would you rather live in the Capitol or District 12? Why? What are the benefits/disadvantages to the place you chose? ======
 * ======‍ Being chosen as a Tribute is very importannt in Panem. Would you rather be chosen as a Tribute or take the place of a person you love who was chosen? Why? ======
 * ======‍ Katniss and Peeta form an alliance to stay alive and pretend to love each other. If you were Katniss is there any other Tributes that you would have included in your alliance? Who? Why would you choose that person? ======

Name Stacey Maloy ‍

Book Title; Pop

Author: Gordon Korman

Date of Publication: 2009

What is the book about? Give brief plot summary in your own words.

Marcus moves to a new town in New York with his mother. Marcus is a talented football player who desperately wants to secure a position on the football team. The successful team is currently led by quarterback, Troy Popovich. Marcus wants to sharpen his football skills, so he goes to a local park to practice his throws. There he meets a middle aged man in the park that teaches him about tackling and improving his game. The man has some strange behaviors – he calls Marcus “Mac” and refers to things as though he is a teenager himself. In time Marcus finds out that the man is none other than former pro football player, Charlie Popovich, father of Troy. As the book progresses, it is evident that Charlie suffers from early onset dementia that is the result of numerous concussions he incurred during his football career. The book shares how Marcus helps the Popovich family realize that Charlie’s condition is not a shame and that it is nothing to hide.

How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title?

Pop __could be used in the classroom to address the social issue of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer's disease is on the rise and most likely all students will know someone who suffers from its effects. The book can be used to discuss what the disease is, who it affects, and how to relate to someone who may suffer from it. Students could be encouraged to provide service hours at/for an Alzheimer'sunit. __

Pop <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal;">‍ <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal;">also has an underlying theme of football, which makes it is a great choice in reading for middle school aged boys. It touches on the relationship between concussions and dementia that many feel may result from the physical tolls taken on the body in football. The book could be used to generate a research project on the topic of the long term effects of multiple concussions.

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal;">Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book.

<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 0.25in;">If you knew that you were going to suffer from a disease that affects your memory, what is the one memory that you would want to never forget? Why is that memory so special to you?

<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 0.25in;">In the book Marcus was faced with a tough choice of either taking Charlie to his special ceremony or being at a very important football game. Share a time that you had a difficult decision to make. What were your options? How did you decide what to do?

<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 0.25in;">At the end of the book Troy Popovich makes a big decision about football. If you were Troy what decision would you have made? Why?

Name_Stacey Maloy_

Book Title; **The Juvie Three** Author: **Gordon Korman**

Date of Publication: **2008**

What is the book about? Give brief plot summary in your own words.

**The Juvie Three is about three boys, Arjay, Terence and Gecko, who are serving time in juvenile detention centers. Through a rehabilitation program and a former delinquent, Douglas Healy, the boys are given the opportunity to live in a halfway house in New York City.**

**When an accident happens and Douglas Healy suffers a head injury which results in amnesia, the boys are left on their own. They decide to go to school, do their community service and do everything they can to keep their case worker and unhappy neighbors unaware that they are on their own. However, they each start to experience with their freedom and put themselves at risk of being discovered and sent back to the juvenile detention system.**

How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title?

**This book could be used in the classroom to discuss peer pressure and the negative effects that may result from it.**

**I can also see a teacher using this book as a precursor to discussing the juvenile justice system. It would be a great book to read and follow with a project researching the juvenile system in their own state and what rehabilitation programs exist for offenders.**

Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book.
 * **As you read the book, who do you feel is the biggest threat to the halfway house program? Why?**
 * **Gecko felt influenced by his brother. Has peer pressure ever influenced you to do something that was wrong? How did you handle the situation?**
 * **When you see someone who is a delinquent who do you think is to blame? Can anyone ever shed the “bad kid” image once they have it?**

Name___Stacey Maloy___

Book Title; The Help Author: Kathryn Stockett

Date of Publication: 2009

What is the book about? Give brief plot summary in your own words. This book focuses on three women living in Mississippi during the 1960’s. One is Skeeter who is a recent college graduate who wants to do something about the social injustices she sees in her hometown. She forms a friendship with Aibileen and Minny, two black maids. Through the course of private conversations, Skeeter writes a book that shares all the dirty secretes of Aibileen and Minny as well as some of their maid friends. Little do they know what a dramatic effect this book will have on their lives and their hometown.

How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title? This is a great book to open discussion about civil rights in the US and equality. Students could research “separate but equal” and report on the negative results of it as well as the challenge of securing civil rights in our country.

Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book.
 * Skeeter has a difficult time with the social injustices she sees taking place, but is fearful of what may happen to her and the women helping her. How would you have handled things differently?
 * Hilly was a very cruel person, yet many women followed her. Why do you think she is so cruel? Why do others follow her?
 * Mae Mobley’s mother is a “Hilly follower.” Even though Aibileen has been teaching her to love all, do you think Mae will grow up to be racist? Why or why not?

Name Stacey Maloy __

Book Title; Heaven is for Real

Author: Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Date of Publication: 2010

What is the book about? Give brief plot summary in your own words.

After life-saving surgery, Colton Burpo begins to tell his family remarkable stories about his trip to heaven. He begins to share stories about things he would have never known or been told about such as his sister that was miscarried, his great grandfather who had died decades ago, and details about heaven and what it was like.

How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title?

Due to the religious nature of this book, I’m not certain that it could be taught in a public school setting. Using it as an example of descriptive writing (detail of heaven, Jesus, etc.) may be a possible use. It is interesting to go online and read reviews and articles written about this book. It has caused quite a stir. Those who believe in Heaven are reassured and lifted by it. Others find it simple-minded and just a way for the father, a Pastor, to benefit financially. I feel that a person’s enjoyment and what they get from this book depends on their faith and beliefs.

Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book.
 * When Colton was in Heaven he saw family members he had never met. Who is someone you would like to see again – or meet for the first time – that is deceased? Why did you choose that person?


 * After reading this book how has your thoughts about Heaven changed, if at all? What do you think Heaven is like? How did you form this opinion?


 * There are people who do not believe in Heaven. Would this book change their minds? Why or Why not?