One of the reviews quoted on the back of this book says: “a powerful piece of art . . . shocking, exciting and deeply affecting” (The Independent). Yes, it is all those thngs, and I would add “funny.” But I can’t help seeing the “white woman saving the African girl but really saving herself” trope [...]
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Little Bee–Chris Cleave
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Reading Breakthroughs
Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This book was compiled from articles by Writing Project teacher-leaders based largely on their Summer Institute demonstrations. The actual classroom strategies they suggest are not the most valuable part of the book. Rather,what matters is the accumulation of inspiration, enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness in these stories. Ask996 on enotes.com describes Breakthroughs as” full of essays by teachers who [...]
