So.... we checked out "No Talking" - and again were delighted to find a funny, suspenseful, positive, and smart story-line written for fifth and sixth graders. | When my oldest son brought me "Frindle" and recommended I read it, I was happy to oblige. Funny and suspenseful, the positive message of this story caused both my son and I to want to read more. Next thing I knew, my son had reserved as many Andrew Clements' books as he could find at the library. And.. with each new book, the message was clear: Andrew Clement was once a classroom teacher. |
Expertly woven, each story illustrates the give and take necessary between teacher and student for real learning. Visiting both sides of the fence (and both sides of the desk), readers are guaranteed to think back to their own school days that made a difference.
These books would correspond perfectly to classroom studies of:
Lunch Money = Math & Business
Lost & Found = Twins
The Last Holiday Convert = Music & Band
A Week in the Woods = Outdoor School
Extra Credit= Geography & Current Events
The School Story = Writing
These books would correspond perfectly to classroom studies of:
Lunch Money = Math & Business
Lost & Found = Twins
The Last Holiday Convert = Music & Band
A Week in the Woods = Outdoor School
Extra Credit= Geography & Current Events
The School Story = Writing