I enjoyed Moore's article Theory as Prism. As an aspiring teacher I think that its important to recognize multiple readings, as well as using a certain book to connect with several larger ideas. Its something I'm trying to improve on as a critical reader this year.
I hated Does My Head Look Big in This, but I'm keeping an open mind, too. I don't remember who brought it up, but someone mentioned thinking about the book as a YA or adolescent. Sometimes I forget that as a teacher I'm going to have to recommend books to students that might like DMHLBIT. So whoever brought that up, thanks for putting it in perspective.
For those who haven't seen or heard of Axe Cop, its a pretty hilarious comic written by a five year old and illustrated by his older brother. Check it out at www.axecop.com
I recently read Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. It was brought up in one of the articles we read, and I would strongly suggest it. My sister is working through the series so I'm awaiting book two from her. It was an easy read and definitely fit into the YA genre nicely.
That's all from me for now, see you in class.
Ender's Game is a classic, both as an adult and a YA book. (It was marketed as a cross-over book.)
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