Jill Cornock

Social Studies and English Teacher interested in PBL/critical thinking

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@bookfin That is a neat idea, I'll have to remember that for a future project.

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@bookfin @literateowl @paulinabeads @amacfarl The same goes for you. Your ideas and willingness to collaborate help me and others move our practices forward.

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A huge thank you to the PG Social Studies LSA for a terrific conference in Barkerville - Place in Education. @bookfin & I had lots to talk about on the drive home.

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@bookfin What a great chat everyone - so many ideas for such a great book. Have a great rest of the school year and happy reading @bookfin @AmyTasich @bjneary #yabookchat

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@bookfin @AmyTasich @bjneary I think both were able to see things a little more clearly from the other's perspective and it was a point at which they could move forward #yabookchat

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A4. Father Sean - at first I didn't think he would be accepting that X was questioning the Church and faith, but in the end he came through for her and intervened & supported her finding her "boxing ring" #yabookchat

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A3 X's mom was definitely controlling but from the glimpses of her past, life had not been as she had planned. Unfortunately, she handled it wrong #yabookchat

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A2 The format really allowed for the depth of X's character to shine through and I'm not sure a traditional novel would have the same appeal #yabookchat

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@AmyTasich I agree which made me realize just how alone X felt and needed poetry as an outlet for her thoughts. #yabookchat

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A1. I was hooked right away and I think it because the genre establishes emotional connections to the characters and plot line so quickly #yabookchat

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@bookfin I would recommend it - I have to admit I know very little about the Zoot Suit Riots. #yabookchat

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I'm Jill, a middle school Humanities teacher, and I'm reading Jazz Owls - a novel of the Zoot Suit Riots. Definitely enjoying this novel in verse #yabookchat

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@bjneary I completely agree and I think students find them powerful too. #yabookchat

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@emmy_fiala @bjneary @bookfin Cheers everyone and happy reading! #yabookchat

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@bookfin Cover looks intriguing, can't wait to see what it's about. Thanks again for another great chat #yabhookchat

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@bjneary That is a good point, her aunt was clearly struggling with mental illness and her uncle was too overwhelmed by it all #yabookchat

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I wasn't sure what to make of the title at first but by the end it fit because Zarin's situation made her different from others but not in the way that the title initially would lead you to believe #yabookchat

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@bookfin I agree, I found it a bit of a struggle at first to get everyone and their relationships straight, but it allowed for a real depth of understanding regarding Zarin's life #yabookchat

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A2. The crash at the beginning really helped set the stage for the tragedy that would unfold throughout the story #yabookchat

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@bookfin @emmy_fiala It did create a sense that Porus and Zarin must have been reckless to end up in the car crash which created misplaced judgement #yabookchat