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teaching the selected works of chris crutcher
i almost wish this book werent about my work because it wouldnt seem quite so self serving to tout it for its amazing information about teaching good books in general . this is good stuff . chris crutcher why is chris crutcher a favorite of adolescents across the country as well as with critics and award panels because he talks honestly about issues that matter . why should you teach him because those are the issues that matter most to students . teaching the selected works of chris crutcher will get you started . in teaching the selected works of chris crutcher youll see how four of crutchers novels draw students to literature and help them respond authentically . teachers from rural city suburban and technical schools share their approaches . they describe the materials and strategies they used to engage adolescents reading staying fat for sarah byrnes stotan king of the mild frontier whale talk . youll find ways to help students discuss religious beliefs ethics abuse relationships and other issues crutchers characters face . and youll see how his novels can help increase readers motivation . use the edginess and honesty that adolescents love about chris crutcher to inspire your readers . read teaching the selected works of chris crutcher . youll spark more meaningful discussions among students and show them that literature can change their lives .
hardcover heinemann 2008 isbn13 9780325010328 isbn10 0325010323
abridged n isbn 13 9780325010328 number in series 1 number of pages 87 publisher heinemann release date 62135769600000 series title young adult novels in the classroom