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jazzpatsytoo

jazzpatsytoo

I teach high school English, and I'm always looking for suggestions to forward to my students. I like reading YA Lit because that's what my students like to read and it keeps me in touch with who they are, but I am slowly reading books for myself as well.
  • Buffalo, NY
  • member since June 21 2007

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  • jeannes

    jeannes says

    "It was okay." Cute. I loved it too and I think that it will be a great book for our gamers. I'm looking forward to watching their reactions to the story.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    Congratulations on impending marriage! Have you set a date? My husband and I celebrate our 23rd this August 26th, and my parents will amaze us with their 61st on August 28th. (Yes, we are partial to August weddings!)

    So glad you are thriving in your teaching. I know the rewards and the heartaches, and I still rejoice in the potentials for the work in both student and teacher.

    The Alvarez kick is courtesy of Mary Margaret, retired Spanish teacher from our school. She and I are Curves buddies, and we exchange books there.

    Happy to hear from you--esp. with such sweet news!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jeannes

    jeannes says

    I see you finished Doctorow's book and liked it! What did you find especially compelling?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jeannes

    jeannes says

    I see you've gone in big for Suzanne Collins! ;-)

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    Hey, jazz~
    If you ever teach Hamlet, let me recommend a companion novel--"Edgar Sawtelle". I just finished it yesterday and am still amazed by the many similarities to Hamlet. Biggest differences are the YA main character and the WI setting. I'll have to loan my copy to EJ at DHS!

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • graceless7716

    graceless7716 says

    Hey, just thought I would say hi. I can't wait to come and visit again, I miss everyone so much. I thought I would drop you a line to see what you have been up to. I have been trying to do as much rec reading as my school work will allow. I will have to tell you all about it when I come in again. I have off from February 28-March 8. I plan to come at least once that week if its ok with you. Just email me what blocks you are free or after school meetings if possible so i can most effectivly plan. Hope to talk to you soon. [3 always, M

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MsWrobel

    MsWrobel says

    Thanks! Glad to hear it's good... it's on my HUGE list of books to read. :) Have you read "An Abundance of Katherines"?

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • graceless7716

    graceless7716 says

    I have a question, have you ever read "My Thirteeth Winter" by Samantha Abeel?? I was wondering because I have to read it for an extra credit assigment and I was wondering if it was any good. If you could get back to me ASAP that would be great!! Thanks, [3 always M

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    Have any autistic students, or reluctant male readers? Check out "The Graveyard Book" and "a friend like henry" that I've read and highly recommend.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    Just finished "Reading Lolita In Tehran" by Azar Nafisi, and I had to tell you that this is one inspiring nf text for any English teacher--esp. at high school level. It's in 4 sections: one devoted to Nabokov's "Lolita", one to "Gatsby"--maybe most accessible to students; one to the texts of Henry James (more college level/AP 12), and the last to Jane Austen's views.
    There are 12 high level discussion questions posed at the end of the book. Here's the 12th:
    " Nafisi's account of life in the Islamic Republic transcends national and geographic boundaries. Discuss how the experience of censorship, fundamentalism and human rights, as well as the enjoyment of works of imagination and the desire for individual freedoms, may be similar in totalitarian societies and in democracies such as ours."

    Check this out if you get the chance!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • graceless7716

    graceless7716 says

    hey, what's going on?? i just thought I would say hello. I am kinda bored and I wish that I was home so I could come in again. i haven't seen you in forever. I hope to talk to you soon. I really miss everyone. I hope that your classes are going well.
    [3 M

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    How's the start of 2008-09? I'm still amazed by September and October days, and Sunday evenings, in particular.
    If your students are looking for a good fantasy trilogy, I'd recommend Kristen Britiain's "Green Rider" books. Check out my reviews.
    I read "Marley and Me" and remembered some of my favorite dogs. Isn't it the rascals, both human and beast, who carve their spirits into our hearts?
    Best wishes to you!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • MsWrobel

    MsWrobel says

    JP2! I absolutely LOVED "Street Pharm"! I just finished it in two days. Thanks for the recommendation. :) Hope all's well!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • kmelo410

    kmelo410 says

    I hope that you are enjoying your summer as well! =]
    I'm almost finished with reading The Quickie by James Patterson. It's a really good book if you like mysteries. Have you read any good books lately?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • xworldxwarxme

    xworldxwarxme says

    okay, so. i was being gangster.
    when i thought i'd ask you how many books we need to read by the end of the year.
    lemme know.

    jeremyy.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • kt104

    kt104 says

    Hey Miss Fowler, I have a question...
    I had a book in "i am reading" how do i delete that book off of that section so i can put it into "I have read" ??

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Michelle C

    Michelle C says

    Thanks for the invite!
    I'm enjoying browsing your shelves! I see in your profile that you are working on your Master's degree. Are you close to completing it?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • homeinthehills

    homeinthehills says

    Check out "City of Dreaming Books" by Walter Moers. Its illustrations-B&W-reinforce text, and it is such a treasure for those who love authors, quests, and satire!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • graceless7716

    graceless7716 says

    I am currently reading the May book for Literary Bites. April's isn't in right now. I hope it comes in soon so I can get two books out of the way. I do want to borrow that book!! I wanted to tell you that I did enjoy Impulse. If you would possibly lend The Other Boelyn Girl that would be great!! Tell me what you decide so that I know.
    Thank You, M

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • graceless7716

    graceless7716 says

    I finished Impulse can I borrow the other boleyn girl in the near future??? I have a couple books to read but I will update you on Monday!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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