Because people are already asking, your next SSR book will be a non-fiction (true), non-narrative (not a story) book. Don't groan. There are some really interesting books out there. Here's how to find them:
Ms. Smith in the library has a list of ideas for you guys.
Talk to each other. Post recommendations here. If you've read anything good that fits the bill, let us know. In the past books like "Reefer Madness", "Reviving Ophelia" and "Botany of Desire" have been popular.
Earlier this year I posted some math and science related books. If you're a "math and science person" you might look back at that list. It's in the archive from Sept 2010.
Talk to your teachers or the other adults in your life. Ask what they're reading or what they would recommend, especially if you share their interests. For example, AP US History student might read something that Ms. Gaimes recommends. (You may not read a textbook for another class.)
Follow your interests. If you are an ambitious person, you might read "Outliers." If you love forensic science, you might read "Diagnosis From the Dead." If you enjoy politics, you might read a book by any number of political figures. If you enjoy cross country, you might read about how to train for a marathon.
Still stuck for ideas? Check out the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list, but please note that some of these are narrative (biography or autobiography) and so would not work for the assignment.
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Can I read the longest war by peter bergen? Or is that considered to by more autobiographical?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it. I would ask yourself: 1) is it being told like a story (in which case it's a narrative) 2)would it work for the assignment.
ReplyDeleteYou can always start reading a bit of it and then decide if it'll work.