Great Books for Gifted KidsSpring Branch Independent School District : Great Books for Gifted KidsSpring Branch Independent School District 12:35 – 12:45
By Barbara J. Hampton, J.D., M.L.S.
©2010
Elements of engaging reading for G/T students : Elements of engaging reading for G/T students Rich vocabulary (w/gloss)
Dynamic storyline – doubt about outcome
Multi-dimensional characters & problems (intellect, emotions, challenges)
Room to interpret and explore
Benefits to Gifted Students : Benefits to Gifted Students Academic (vocabulary, fluency & foundational knowledge)
Intellectual (thinking skills)
Cultural (exposure to great writers)
Emotional (individual)
Social (interpersonal)
Inspirational (role models)
Ethical, moral, & spiritual (Dabrowski )
Recreation!
Perseverance, aloneness, interpersonal relations, science inquiry : Perseverance, aloneness, interpersonal relations, science inquiry
Perseverance, history, role model : Perseverance, history, role model
Backstory, bibliography : Backstory, bibliography
Mathematics, problem-solving, interpretive skills : Mathematics, problem-solving, interpretive skills
Critical thinking, entrepreneurship, perseverance, humor : Critical thinking, entrepreneurship, perseverance, humor
Analytical skills, ethics, aloneness : Analytical skills, ethics, aloneness Ooka and the Honest Thief
The Selkie Girl
The Fire on the Mountain
Harrison Bergeron
Resilience, perseverance, history, mathematics, role model, teaching, interpersonal relations : Resilience, perseverance, history, mathematics, role model, teaching, interpersonal relations
Bowditch themes & links : Bowditch themes & links Academic
Math, astronomy, history
Emotional
Perseverance, grief/loss, resilience
Social
Relating to community
Inspirational
Teaching, life-saving
Ethics/morals
Education, honesty, humanitarianism
Favorite Newberys (Kerby, 1999). : Favorite Newberys (Kerby, 1999). 6th Grade Students Shiloh
The Giver
Number the Stars
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Maniac Magee
Bridge to Terabithia
Wrinkle in Time
Mrs. Frisby /NIMH
Sarah, Plain and Tall
The Whipping Boy Librarians & 6th Gr. Teachers The Giver
Number the Stars
Roll of Thunder
Walk Two Moons
Dicey’s Song
Maniac Magee
Witch of Blackbird Pond
Wrinkle in Time
Read & Liked Newberys (Fairrosa) : Read & Liked Newberys (Fairrosa) Ella Enchanted
Ramona Quimby, Age 8
The Blue Sword
Sugaring Time
Ramona and Her Father
Joey Pigza Loses Control
Eleanor Roosevelt
Shabanu
The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Hundred Dresses
Frog and Toad Together
Charlotte’s Web
History, literary forms, ethics : History, literary forms, ethics
Uchronia (alternative history); ethics; : Uchronia (alternative history); ethics;
NEA Big Read, history, values : NEA Big Read, history, values
Becoming analytical readers : Becoming analytical readers Custom vocabulary list (page, usage);
Custom themes, events, questions index (page, summary)
Center for Gifted Education: Language Arts for High-Ability Learners (Gr. 1-10) : Center for Gifted Education: Language Arts for High-Ability Learners (Gr. 1-10)
Categories & annotations : Categories & annotations
Student favorites list : Student favorites list
Bibliotherapy, indices, annoations, teaching resources. : Bibliotherapy, indices, annoations, teaching resources.
Ultimate Tests : Ultimate Tests Do you want to read it again?
Can you find new layers of meaning and interest?
Does the child’s social/emotional maturity match the demands of the book?
Slide 23 : Thank you for sharing your GTKidsBooks wiki.
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