Texsox Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've been asked to outline a Special Genres class as an elective or alternative for their usual English 4 class. I've put together a reading list for a border literature/south Texas writers class now I am putting together a sports literature class. I'm hoping one or the other gets on the master schedule. The books need to be challenging and offer some opportunities for rigorous assignments. I've been thinking that Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air (mountain climbing) should be included. Friday Night Lights (Texas football), Veeck as in Wreck (autobiography genre), Boys of Summer (baseball) . . . It can't be a "blow off class" for just guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 10, 2015 -> 10:11 AM) I've been asked to outline a Special Genres class as an elective or alternative for their usual English 4 class. I've put together a reading list for a border literature/south Texas writers class now I am putting together a sports literature class. I'm hoping one or the other gets on the master schedule. The books need to be challenging and offer some opportunities for rigorous assignments. I've been thinking that Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air (mountain climbing) should be included. Friday Night Lights (Texas football), Veeck as in Wreck (autobiography genre), Boys of Summer (baseball) . . . It can't be a "blow off class" for just guys. Among The Thugs by Bill Buford. Has societal and group mentality issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jan 10, 2015 -> 10:45 AM) Among The Thugs by Bill Buford. Has societal and group mentality issues That was on my radar to read. I am worried about the language and if it would be appropriate for a high school class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) John Grisham's book Bleachers may be one to use in that class, I don't remember if there's language in it though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleachers_(novel) Edited January 10, 2015 by Leonard Zelig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I don't know if Fences would apply, but it's a great play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Has anyone read Feinstein's The Punch? Seems like an interesting NBA read and Feinstein is probably an author I should cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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