Re: MID: Titles set in Great Britain

[chris <lempach@mail001.chicago.avenew.com>]

Scibal wrote:
>
> My assistant principal is going back into the classroom after 30 years (!)
> and will be teaching social studies to 6th graders.  He is looking for
> fiction titles set in Great Britain that would give the students  a "flavor
> of those countries".  No specific time in history, but he wants something
> that talks about the countryside, what life is like, etc.  As best I can
> tell, there is nothing in the archives that covers this.  Any suggestions?
>
> He thought of Tale of Two Cities, but thought it might be a little too
> difficult for 6th graders.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Rhonda Scibal
> Media Coordinator
> Smyrna Elementary (PreK - Grade 8)
> Smyrna, NC
> jscibal@bmd.clis.com
>
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Hedgehogs in the Closet by Carris is a suitable sixth grade title set in
Great Britain.  It is about a father who is transferred to England and
takes his family with him.  The boys have to learn a new school system,
language, even though they speak English, food, and way of life.  It is
a wonderful story that will give his students a taste of life in
England.

Christine Lempa
Learning Center Director
Oak School
Hinsdale IL
lempach@chicago.avenew.com

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