The Help

The Help

                                                              Author: Kathryn Stockett

Publisher: Berkley

Published Date: February 10, 2009

Number of pages: 464

Reading Level: 7th grade

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Help was nominated #1 New York Times bestseller. Awarded Best Fiction.

 

I would rate this book as an essential book. This book is fiction, but still gives events and stories that may have happened to woman during slavery. These stories give students an imagine of what these woman in slavery went through. This book was made into a movie which could help draw students in to reading it. This book is easy to read, and I feel that student could better understand slavery through the stories and events in this book. Slavery is a huge part of our history and is important to educate our students. This book is not gruesome with details, but shows the treatment of the African woman during this time period. This book can also be motivational for others to stand up for what they believe in. The characters are described in detail which would give students the opportunity to make a connections with characters in the book.

I would like students to journal about what they are reading and how they might have felt. Discussion throughout the book is important for the students to understand and comprehend. I like the idea of students identifying a character and journal about their struggles and how as the student they could relate to that character all throughout the book. At the end of the book I would like the students to present their character and findings throughout the book to the class.

Ratings

ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.

ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. The education purpose would focus more on students reading and comprehension.

OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers.These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.

NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.


The Dog Book

The Art of Racing in The Rain

Author: Garth Stein
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: June 9, 2009
Pages: 321
Genre: Fiction
Grade level: 4th
Interest level: 8th-12th
The novel became a New York Times bestseller, remaining on the list for more than 156 weeks.










This book is not like any book I have read before. This book is told from a different perspective. A dog is the one telling the story. This book easily caught my attention within the first couple chapter, and was an easy read. The dog's name is Enzo. Enzo sees things differently in life than we do as humans. Animals are known to have a greater senses than humans. In this book the owner of Enzo is married to a woman who has a virus that Enzo is aware of before anyone else is, but because he lacks the ability to communicate with humans he can not warn them.

I would rate this book an advisable. I enjoyed how the book was told from a different perspective. Students who own pets would be able to connect with this book. I was disappointed with some of the foul language. There were a couple swear words used. I would like to have students experience with different techniques of journal through out the book.

I would use this book to have students make predictions and identify important details throughout the book. I would also like students to research in depth the five senses and compare these to animal senses.
Ratings

ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.

ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. The education purpose would focus more on students reading and comprehension.

OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.

NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.

My name is Dani Norling. I am originally from Helena Montana. I have two sisters and a brother. I am an aunt to 3 nieces and 2 nephews. I am currently in my third year at The University of Great Falls. I am playing volleyball and studying Elementary Education. After I receive my Education degree I hope to be a teacher who helps my students reach their goals, dreams, and have new understandings. I want students to be able to ask questions. I hope to impact each of my students in a positive way for their future. 

 
 

I am creating this literature blog to provide others with precise  ratings on children's books. I want to be able to share my own books and to also find new books from others. When I am teaching I want to have a wide range of books and genres for my classroom to accommodate the different  interests. It is important that these books are rated using an accurate scale. I have included my scale below.

 Levels
Pre-K : These kinds of books usually are equipped with lots of images and are more than likely board books.
K-3rd : Students at this age are learning how to read, and these books should spark their interest.
4rd-6th : These students are reading longer books with subjects, but the material may still be at a beginning level.
7th-8th : Students at this level are choosing books that they can relate to and make connections with. They also are choosing books that they have found interest in.

Ratings

ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.

ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes.

ADVISABLE: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers.

OPTIONAL: These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.

NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.