tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post5040822187625929425..comments2023-10-29T09:38:12.800-04:00Comments on Whatcha Readin', Books?: A Teacher/Learner's Blog: About a Boy- Nick HornbyTeacher/Learnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post-75844203792210431042013-07-01T11:20:55.556-04:002013-07-01T11:20:55.556-04:00Hi April,
I would run the idea by your administrat...Hi April,<br />I would run the idea by your administrator. The story would probably have some challenging parts for ESL students but if the novel was approved (content-wise) for them, I bet you would enjoy teaching with it. Good luck!Teacher/Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post-74618568078359063112013-06-26T12:43:09.431-04:002013-06-26T12:43:09.431-04:00Good morning.... I'm posting from my work comp...Good morning.... I'm posting from my work computer hence the anonymity :) I'm thinking of using this book for my B2 level ESL students in 12th grade next year. I've got the active reader but it's below their level. Its been a long time since I've read it and can't remember if it's school appropriate, I'd love your advice. Thanks, April PepperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post-27076376439214217922010-11-07T11:05:28.405-05:002010-11-07T11:05:28.405-05:00Jinky~ No, I haven't read JN, but heard good t...Jinky~ No, I haven't read JN, but heard good things. Hope you enjoy it as Hornby is wickedly funny :D<br /><br />Sam~ I agree, the movie improved on the book. That certainly is unexpected!Teacher/Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post-15442814176406163102010-11-07T08:54:52.752-05:002010-11-07T08:54:52.752-05:00I've read this book and also enjoyed it. Alth...I've read this book and also enjoyed it. Although I think the film was a bit better, which is rare.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478500839371377052.post-87693656051107942042010-11-06T19:53:03.438-04:002010-11-06T19:53:03.438-04:00I've yet to read one of his books! I could us...I've yet to read one of his books! I could use a laugh here and there. Thanks for the reminder. =] ...Have you read his Juliet, Naked? That's what I have on my tbr list of his at the moment.Jinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441472590518919414noreply@blogger.com