2nd Semester Reading Novel
We are reading "Turning Fifteen on the Road to Freedom"
Chapter 1 - 4 read by Friday, May 11th
Literature Window Due: Monday, May 14th
Chapter 5 - 9 read by Friday, May 18th
Final Project Due: Tuesday, May 22st
Literature Window Due: Monday, May 14th
Chapter 5 - 9 read by Friday, May 18th
Final Project Due: Tuesday, May 22st
Novel Study 1st Semester Due Dates:
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1st Semester Reading Novel Choices
Scholastic Book Synopsis:
This young adult novel, which successfully captures the pain of the Revolutionary War, is a fine example of historical fiction. The American Revolution was a war that divided families (English loyalists versus eager Patriots) and one of the families being torn apart is the Meeker family. Young Tim sees his 16-year-old brother join the militia to fight the British, while his father tries to remain loyal to the crown. Their hometown of Redding Ridge, Connecticut is a Tory town, and it is a constant struggle for the family to remain neutral. As the war progresses, Tim has to learn some very hard lessons: Life does not always follow the easiest and happiest course. Readers will be drawn in by compelling characters, and also by the novel's well-crafted historical backdrop. The Collier brothers have written a story that reaches across historical boundaries, and has become a modern-day classic. |
Scholastic Book Synopsis:
Because Johnny is proud of the work he does as a silversmith's apprentice, his master warns him that pride goes before a fall. When Johnny violates the law by working on Sabbath Day, his hand is maimed by hot silver and he must find a new profession. His search lands him in the middle of America's fight for freedom. |