One of the stories we read for our literary essay unit is "Your Move" by Eve Bunting. A tale of two brothers, one 10 and one 6 who, left alone by their working mother, skip out on the watchful eye of their nextdoor neighbor so that the older one, James, can prove himself to a "club" of boys who call themselves K-Bones. It's undoubtedly a bad decision, but over the course of the story, it becomes clear that James's priority is protecting his brother, who looks up to him, and in the end he realizes his mistake and redeems himself.
At least that's what I think...
My co-teacher finds James completely irresponsible and somewhat reprehensible.
When we talk about the story in class, we each stake our claim and defend it with the text and reasoning, conceding and countering the argument of the other, each convinced we're right.
The students watch like it's a tennis match, and in the end we shrug and laugh, because it's fun arguing with someone you respect.
At least that's what I think...
My co-teacher finds James completely irresponsible and somewhat reprehensible.
When we talk about the story in class, we each stake our claim and defend it with the text and reasoning, conceding and countering the argument of the other, each convinced we're right.
The students watch like it's a tennis match, and in the end we shrug and laugh, because it's fun arguing with someone you respect.
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