SGS 7th Grade Language Arts

This is a group for 7th Grade Language Arts students at Seattle Girls' School to share books, write reviews, and engage in dialogue around reading. ...more

Currently Reading

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

Morgan Matson

Start date: November 12, 2011

Discussion leader: Maya

Why we're reading this: I picked it up in Barnes and Noble and thought...hey this is really good! So now I have it on hold at my …more
[close] I picked it up in Barnes and Noble and thought...hey this is really good! So now I have it on hold at my local library, and I cannot wait to finish it- I am literally complaining about not having it here will me. So far it's great- y'all should check this one out!

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie,

Ellen Forney (Illustrator)

Start date: February 1, 2012

Discussion leader: Janet Miller

Why we're reading this: What do you think of this book so far? Are you enjoying it? If so, why? Has it surprised you in any way?
[close] What do you think of this book so far? Are you enjoying it? If so, why? Has it surprised you in any way?

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Matched (Matched, #1)

Ally Condie

Start date: February 10, 2012

Finish date: February 1, 2012

Discussion leader: Janet Miller

Why we're reading this: What would you do if you didn't have control over any of your own decisions, not even who you could fall …more
[close] What would you do if you didn't have control over any of your own decisions, not even who you could fall in love with? Cassia had always trusted her society to make those important decisions for her, until her heart leads her to a person who her society did not choose for her. Will she choose the safety and comfort of her society's decision, or the passion and mystery of following her own heart? Find out in Matched by Ally Condie.

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