Hi Jennifer,
I am running a literature group with fifth graders right now and we are
reading the book "Wolf Hollow," by Lauren Wolk. It has prompted such rich
discussion around character and truth and the idea that you can't really
know someone until you walk in their shoes. It is also a good companion to
fifth grade U.S. history curriculum.
The main character is searching for her identity in her search for truth.
She goes through a transformation in her search and finds her voice and her
strength. Several good discussion questions come up...
Is it ever okay to lie or hide the truth? What are the consequences?
How do stereotypes influence how we look at and understand the world?
When should an individual take a stand against what he/she believes to be
an injustice?
What are the causes and consequences of prejudice and injustice and how
does an individual's response to them reveal his/her true character?
Beside some reading responses in journals, they are also making a book
trailer with their iPads.
Happy reading and feel free to email me with more questions.
Best,
Margot Holtzman
Marin Primary and Middle School
On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 11:29 AM Jennifer DeSousa <jdesousa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping once again to tap into the collective wisdom of the group. I
am trying to come up with a list of books for our 5th graders in which the
main character undergoes some sort of "transformation." Preferably
realistic fiction/historical fiction, and of course, I'd like to bring in
some DE&I.
There's a lot I already read to them around the themes of identity and
being an immigrant or being "multi-ethnic." I like that thread but also
would like some others too.
Thank you in advance!
Jennifer de Sousa
Librarian
The Carey School
