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From: Dean Schneider <schneiderd>
Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:40:06 -0500
In response to Megan: I agree that The Road to Memphis does stand well on its own, but the students I teach had read Roll of Thunder the previous year (in 6th grade) and some choose to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken from the summer reading list. Since Roll of Thunder is a winner with kids, they begin Road to Memphis expecting to like it, which they do. I read aloud Mississippi Bridge or The Friendship to my 7th graders, and encourage students to read the others. I give extra credit for independent reading, so these are popular choices since they are short, powerful reads.
I liked Eleanora Tate's response to the concerns over teaching books such as Mildred Taylor's. No one book can do the whole job of introducing students to such a big portion of history, but since so many excellent books by African American authors are available, students can get a larger, more whole look at history. I agree, too, with her on the importance of Mildred Taylor's books. They are an essential part of my program.
Dean Schneider Ensworth School 211 Ensworth Avenue Nashville, TN 37205
Received on Fri 07 May 1999 08:40:06 AM CDT
Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:40:06 -0500
In response to Megan: I agree that The Road to Memphis does stand well on its own, but the students I teach had read Roll of Thunder the previous year (in 6th grade) and some choose to read Let the Circle Be Unbroken from the summer reading list. Since Roll of Thunder is a winner with kids, they begin Road to Memphis expecting to like it, which they do. I read aloud Mississippi Bridge or The Friendship to my 7th graders, and encourage students to read the others. I give extra credit for independent reading, so these are popular choices since they are short, powerful reads.
I liked Eleanora Tate's response to the concerns over teaching books such as Mildred Taylor's. No one book can do the whole job of introducing students to such a big portion of history, but since so many excellent books by African American authors are available, students can get a larger, more whole look at history. I agree, too, with her on the importance of Mildred Taylor's books. They are an essential part of my program.
Dean Schneider Ensworth School 211 Ensworth Avenue Nashville, TN 37205
Received on Fri 07 May 1999 08:40:06 AM CDT
