The purpose of the group:
1. study literature trends in titles not approved and also recently published titles
2. have volunteer students review and discuss books
3. teachers in our group read and discuss teaching possibilities
4. seek approval from the board on new titles as one component of the group
R. Zisa, A. Wein, B. Autrey, C. Ottalagono, K. Sherwin, D. Geurin, D. Benner
Our group set forth with the task of broadening our literature offerings at the high school, with the understanding that offering a current, rich and diverse curriculum on literature would enhance student learning, student interest and ability to read different texts, and meet the needs of a changing population.
We investigated multiple possibilities for new and different literature, pursuing some, placing some on hold and abandoning some.
We also had lively discussions of the literature.
We asked students for input via informal surveys on what they read for their free choice reading.
We searched for and found published research to justify our pursuit.
We would like to continue with this study group next year.
Posted by Melissa Gergen 