Lisa’s Comments (group member since Jan 17, 2019)

Lisa’s comments from the Ram Readers Spring 2019 group.

I am so proud of this first go round with our discussion board. You all rock! This is amazing. Rich discussion.

I have a favor to ask of our two Amandas. Can you please modify your membership name by adding the first letter of your last name! I can't tell which Amanda is responding!
Thank you!

Melissa wrote: "Flipped fooled me. After Dr. Dryden read the first two chapters aloud in class, I made the assumption that Flipped would be an adolescent version of Men are from Mars/Women are from Venus; a book t..."

Melissa, your response made me laugh out loud! It is my job to keep you on your toes!

Linrui wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Flipped by: Wendelin Van Draanen

Underneath the story of a budding tween love are lessons about values. Draanen displays in text the consequences of anger, pride, judgment, and disc..."

MollyKate wrote: "I have never read this novel before, but I distinctly remember seeing the cover growing up. I decided to read it out loud to my students this week, so that we could experience it together.
This no..."
Linrui, I am so proud of you! You are jumping right into reading American adolescent literature! I am glad that you enjoyed Flipped!

MollyKate wrote: "I have never read this novel before, but I distinctly remember seeing the cover growing up. I decided to read it out loud to my students this week, so that we could experience it together.
This no..."
Mollykate, I am so happy that you read Flipped aloud to your class. And then to hear that they enjoyed it is awesome!! You wrote a beautiful response providing phrases from the storyJ!

Veronica wrote: "I also liked the way the author wrote the book. I was able to see Juli's and Bryce's point of view and side of things. Also, as I was reading I was able to come up with my own judgement of what rea..."
Veronica,
I am glad that you enjoyed the book. I like the way you talked about Juli being in the sycamore tree. Can you please be specific about the way the author described her feelings? Maybe a line o two from the book?

I hope you enjoy the books I have selected for us to read this semester!

A sweet story. I like the format the author uses to tell the story. My adolescent daughter has read this book multiple times (probably because there is a little romance involved)! :)

This is my favorite of the classics!
How is it relevant today?

A classic!
How is relevant today?
Should adolescents today read this?

A Newberry Award winner!
Do you agree with this recognition?

A Newberry Award winner!
Do you agree with this recognition?

A young struggles to deal with the terminal illness of his mother. The book was made into a movie, however, the book is far better!

Right now John Green is a very popular author with adolescents. This book deals with a topic not often written about. I think we will have great discussions.

A Newberry Award Winner!

This book has been banned in many places. I am curious to read your thoughts.

This is one of my favorite all time books. I try to read it every year. It is hard to believe that it is a true story. You'll see what I mean when you read this book!

This is a controversial book. I look forward to reading what all think!

What is "dangerous pie"?

This is a must read for all educators!

Welcome to our spring 2019 reading group. I hope that you enjoy the adolescent books I have selected for us to read this semester.

Our first book to read is Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. My adolescent daughter has read this book multiple times.