Title: Monsters of Men
Author: Patrick Ness in 2011, won the CILIP Carnegie Children's Medal for this book. He is an American journalist and lecturer who lives in London, although he holds an American citizenship.
Publisher: Candlewick Press (2010)
Genre: Fiction
Grade Level: 6-8
Brief Synopsis: As a world-ending war surges to life around them, Todd and Viola face monstrous decisions, questioning all they have ever known as they try to step back from the darkness and find the best way to achieve peace. Throughout the story Todd and Viola question all they have known, through horror and outrage leading the reader to a shocking finale.
Theme/Skill: Language Arts/Social Studies/ Decision Making
Pre-activity: Have the students write in their journal what they think this book is going to be about. (2-3 paragraphs)
Post-activity: As we read through the chapters the students must write a blog for each chapter. They must also comment on each other blogs. (5-6 comments)
My Refection of the book persuading people to read it:
I feel this is a great novel for young teens. This book provides various narrators by the use of different fonts. It is about problem solving in teen life's.
No comments:
Post a Comment