Like M-mv, (who I voted for in the best literary blogs category of the BOBs), I never thought I’d say "you go girl" to Oprah in regards to her book club selections and I’m not sure I’m actually saying it now but… I am not disappointed, for once.
Like M-mv, I thought she’d pick a race relations topic or a book that I’ve already read or a book that falls on the typical "must read list". She didn’t. She chose a book I have not read but have often thought about reading. She chose Night for her National High School Essay Contest assignment.
But now we have a problem. Do we slip Herland back in the plan and read this now (and enter the contest)? Or do we stick with the plan and simply add this to the schedule later in the year. Or do we just skip it entirely?
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that we do not have to follow the leader. We don’t have to do what every high schooler in the country is doing or learn what they are learning. But, I am a firm believer in doing some of the things the "regular" kids are doing. There is benefit in having similar experiences, which is why Michelle took both Economics and American Government over the summer – all high school kids in Florida are required to take those two classes.
I never thought Oprah would play a role in deciding our curriculumn. Never would have guessed. Stay tuned as we ponder our options.
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January 16, 2006 at 6:02 pm |
I’ve actually been meaning to read this as well and was going to add it to my request list in the next week since I’m high on the list for all my requests. But now I’d never get it. However, Ilan said he has about three copies of it and will bring me one when he brings over the monitor he’s giving me. He’s getting my hero of the week award I think.
January 17, 2006 at 2:35 pm |
Thank you for your vote and for the link.
We have decided to read Night as an improptu family book club selection. I’ve read it, but Mr. and Master have not. I reread it last night; the men will be done before week’s end. It’s such a short book, yet it lives long in the memory.
In fact, it haunts.
Anyway, thank you again.
MFS
January 17, 2006 at 2:39 pm |
I downloaded it from my library today so I can listen while Michelle reads it.
And since I have not received an answer regarding homeschooling eligibility, I assume we will be skipping the essay and adding another blog entry about Oprah not accepting homeschoolers.
(Which reminds me, I should mention this in regards to the homeschooling vs school at home entry I made. Yes we school at home but we are considered homeschoolers and thus not entitled to enter various “for those registered in accredited schools” contests.)
Thank you, for always posting interesting book related entries on your blog! (And for visiting our blog!)