Saying It Out Loud |
Publication Information
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Author: Abelove, Joan |
Illustrator: |
Title: Saying It Out Loud |
Date: 1999 |
Publisher: DK Publishing |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-7894-2609-9 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
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Summary: |
Mindy is a typical 16-year-old teenager when her mother develops a serious medical problem. This touching story alternates between Mindy's current feelings and actions and flashbacks to earlier memories to show her reaction to this terrible tragedy. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Mindy's character is well developed and rings true. Learners may want to create character sketches or compare and contrast characters. Students could keep a reading log to track Mindy's responses to her mother's impending death. Check the web site below to find information about the stages of grief on the Internet for additional discussion and writing. Students may also want to discuss the importance and comfort of memories in dealing with loss.
web site: www.aomc.org/HOD2/general/stress-THE-3.html |
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