Principal's Books of the Month
December 2020
Jaguars!
For Google Forms/Activities for each title, see below or go to:
https://stephensonmiddlemediacenter.weebly.com/principals-books-of-the-month
8th Grade
Description:
"Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.
Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America.
Where to Find the Title:
For a pdf copy of the book (and narration, if you choose):
http://esl-bits.net/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/InsideOut/contenu.html
If you want a print copy of this book, contact free checkout is available. Please message Ms. O'Connor/Ms. Jenkins using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zk8zBHVH4AvBWMPj7
Complete in Order to Participate & Win Prizes:
https://forms.gle/E6x73mjjoDTwpdex7
Link to access the resource slide to help you answer questions on the Google Form (above):
https://stephensonmiddlemediacenter.weebly.com/principals-books-of-the-month
7th Grade
Description:
In the opening chapter of GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN, 13-year-old Genesis has finally gotten the cool girls to come to her house in Detroit. When they arrive, her family's furniture is outside and there's a lock on the door. They've been evicted -- again. Her father gambled away the rent money. Her mother takes them to stay at her grandmother's. Her father shows up, saying he has a new job, and his boss will rent them his nice home in the suburbs. In her new school, Genesis discovers different kinds of people: kids who don't tease her about being "too black" and teachers who help her discover her smarts and talents. Her new surroundings and eccentric group of friends help Genesis begin to love herself and gain some understanding of her parents, too.
This is a Newbery Honor Book (2020) and a great story. It is on Ms. OC's Audible, and she couldn't wait to go for long walks everyday so she could find out what happened.
Where to Find the Title:
Go to Clever.
Go to MackinVIA under Research & Information Tools.
Check out the Helen Ruffin Readng Bowl Group or Type in the Title.
Choose Genesis Begins Again
Open and Read!
OR
for an eBook or Audiobook:
Go to Clever.
Go to Sora under ELA.
Type in the title.
Check out and read!
OR
If you want a print copy of this book, contact free checkout is available. Please message Ms. O'Connor/Ms. Jenkins using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zk8zBHVH4AvBWMPj7
OR
More eBooks, audiobooks, and print copies are available through DeKalb County Public Library, who also has contact-free pickup. Please text Ms. O'Connor @ (470) 344-9961 if you need instructions on how to link your Sora account to the library's ebooks, need information about how to get an absolutely free public library card, etc.
Complete in Order to Participate & Win Prizes:
6th Grade
Description:
Did you see the movie? The book is even better! So if you haven't already, read it now, and earn some really great prizes! Or, re-read it and earn some really great prizes!
This is truly a story of kindness, which can be a welcome relief in these difficult times; it inspired the Choose Kindness movement.
"I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Wonder, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. "
Where to Find the Title:
PDF copy of the book:
eBook:
Go to Clever.
Go to MackinVIA under Research & Information Tools.
Check out the Helen Ruffin Readng Bowl Group or Type in the Title.
Choose Wonder
Open and Read!
OR
for an eBook:
Go to Clever.
Go to Sora under ELA.
Type in the title.
Check out and read!
OR
If you want a print copy of this book, contact free checkout is available. Please message Ms. O'Connor/Ms. Jenkins using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zk8zBHVH4AvBWMPj7
More eBooks, audiobooks, print copies, and the movie are available through DeKalb County Public Library, who also has contact-free pickup. See the instructions under 6th grade to learn how to get a DCPL library card.
Complete in Order to Participate & Win Prizes:
Ms. OConnor & Ms. Jenkins
Email: patricia_oconnor@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: stephensonmiddlemediacenter.weebly.com
Location: Stephenson Middle School
Phone: 470-344-9961