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[HipsterTorts]

I pick "The Hobbit". Such a good book.

But here's a suggestion for the future, when I was in the seventh grade my favorite book my teacher made us read was "The Giver". After I read it I was hooked and ended up reading the rest of the trilogy.

 

[stephiiberrybean]

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My vote now counts for about 15!

I cannot remember what books I read in school.
I remember a lot of Shakespeare.... it boiled my brain!!!
(Shakespeare was easier to act then it was to read and write an essay on!
Old English is a lot easier to understand when your speaking it out loud and learning it by heart!)

Personally I think you should do something by Terry Pratchett Now they are fun books to read!

 

[TurtleTortoise]

The hobbit! Totally.

 

[Toristurtles]

To Kill A Mockingbird, great book...I pick Tom Sawyer.

 

[AnthonyC]

Love the input! I have to make a final decision tonight b/c I'll have to write an in depth lesson plan for it! I'm 100% going to go w/the voice of the forum. You really can't lose with any of the choices!

 

[Calamala]

I also vote The Hobbit, always been one of my favorites. They are also remaking the movie, so the students can go see it and then appreciate the book even more because it is ALWAYS better.

 

[drgnfly2265]

I'm more of a comic book person. Marvel comics are my favorite. But if I had to choose out of those I would pick The Hobbit. Plus that would get you ready for the movie if you are interested (I can't wait for the movie!).

 

[exoticsdr]

I vote for "The Hobbit"

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

All four are great choices, but I think Tom Sawyer would help teach your students the most, on several levels.

Even better would be Les Miserables or A tale of Two Cities.

 

[AnthonyC]

Hey Terry. They get A Tale of Two Cities in ninth grade. The ninth grade teacher would LOVE it if I did that. Just think how easy their life would be!!

All four are great choices, but I think Tom Sawyer would help teach your students the most, on several levels.

Even better would be Les Miserables or A tale of Two Cities.

 

[Edna]

Star Girl, though not a classic, would be wonderful. I think The Scarlet Letter should be reserved for later when they have a little more life experience and can get more out of it. Tom Sawyer gets my vote.

 

[AnthonyC]

EDNA!!! I was hoping you'd give your opinion!

Star Girl, though not a classic, would be wonderful. I think The Scarlet Letter should be reserved for later when they have a little more life experience and can get more out of it. Tom Sawyer gets my vote.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Hey Terry. They get A Tale of Two Cities in ninth grade. The ninth grade teacher would LOVE it if I did that. Just think how easy their life would be!!

All four are great choices, but I think Tom Sawyer would help teach your students the most, on several levels.

Even better would be Les Miserables or A tale of Two Cities.

That just leaves Les Miserables...

Actually, now that I think of it, we studied/read A Tale of Two Cities in 9th Grade, too, here in The Republic.

 

[Utah Lynn]

Tom Sawyer

 

[stephiiberrybean]

Star Girl is a good book

If you want a classic go for Pride and Prejudice.
Lovelovelove that book!

 

[l0velesly]

The Scarlet Letter is a good one.

 

[chase thorn]

THE HOBBIT!!!!

 

[AnthonyC]

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR INPUT! I really like the idea of posting the choices here b/c I get perspective & input from different age groups, locales, and even countries. Well after reading each reply the BIG winner is.... J.R.R. Tolkien's "THE HOBBIT". Tomorrow I'll start writing the lesson plan and by Wednesday the book YOU picked for them will be in their hands!!! I'll keep you updated on their progress and response to YOUR choice! Thank you TFO!

 

[chase thorn]

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR INPUT! I really like the idea of posting the choices here b/c I get perspective & input from different age groups, locales, and even countries. Well after reading each reply the BIG winner is.... J.R.R. Tolkien's "THE HOBBIT". Tomorrow I'll start writing the lesson plan and by Wednesday the book YOU picked for them will be in their hands!!! I'll keep you updated on their progress and response to YOUR choice! Thank you TFO!

best book ever in my opinion!!

 

[sulcatababies1402]

Very good choice