Coming of Age - Our Growing Understanding of the World

Funded Apr 7, 2022

With these Giver books we delved deep into questioning the world around us. My sixth grade students are at the age where they begin to notice what is going on in their society and how it is developing. During this novel study we closely analyzed characters . Students followed the life of Jonas, the main character. They had many opinions on the internal and external struggles he faced. They also made several connections with this main character comparing them to scenarios they have been through. Students laughed, cried, and were left wanting more. My students will always remember this story. I know they will read it again in the future and gain a different perspective because I know I did.

With these class set of novels, students were able to complete their reading outside of school. I had students reading ahead!!! My students were not limited to their desks as they were before. As a new teacher, I am building my collection of class sets. Before these class sets, students were using PDF versions of the book. Students, believe it or not, did not prefer this form of reading. It was uncomfortable for them and it was a hassle to take notes . Students were thrilled when the paperback books finally arrived. They were no longer confined to a screen.

These books will be used and loved for years to come and I have you all to thank for that.”

With gratitude,

Ms. ORTIZ