Exploring Monster by Walter Dean Myers: A Screenplay-Style Novel for Middle School Classrooms When I picked up Monster by Walter Dean Myers, I was drawn to its unconventional format and powerful themes. This award-winning novel, written in the unique style of a screenplay, provides a fresh narrative perspective that engages readers while exploring critical societal […]
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Returning to a childhood favorite, I recently revisited a novel I adored in grades 6/7. After discovering it at a sale, I was thrilled to find multiple copies at my school, paving the way for a reading group! The story unravels around Tally, a 15-year-old living in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic setting. Here, a milestone awaits
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I recently grabbed a book at a sale, intrigued by its potential relevance for some of the more challenging school environments where I work. The book centers on six teenagers living together, each with varying degrees of emancipation—some by choice, others forced out by their families. It promises an engaging mix of suspense, romance, and
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