[LM_NET] Target: Ender's Game by Ordon Scott Card

[LINDA SLACUM <lslacum@CCPS.ORG>]

Group,
I have a group of 25 students (19 boys, grade 7) and I started the mp3 of the 
novel, Ender's Game.  It is a SciFi title that has won several awards (Hugo & 
Nebula).  SciFi is not my genre of preference, so I am barely staying ahead of the 
class on the storyline.  However, there is some language throughout the dialog 
parts of the story.  What is your take on this novel?  I am not reluctant to have 
students read the novel, but since we are listening, the language is spoken and as 
you can guess, middle school boys are reacting.  We did discuss how acceptable 
language changes over time, how language is different when characters are fighting, 
how an author tries to evoke emotion through words...however     I did survey the 
students to see if anyone was uncomfortable with the language.  I am curious your 
reactions to the novel.  Thanks for your insight.  I will post a hit of responses.

Linda
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Mrs. Linda Slacum, Librarian
Cherry Hill Middle School
2535 Singerly Road
Elkton, MD  21921
lslacum@ccps.org
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