Blogging with Dr. L. – Part II

As you may recall, students in two of our Grade 8 classes were engaged with students from Grand Manan Community School in an blog-based novel study last fall of Flu Shot, the first offering from local author Dr. Kendrick Lacey. Dr. Lacey was an active participant in the study, engaging the students in an on-going conversation that tore down the walls of the classroom.

The original encounter was so engaging for the students and the author alike that they both clamoured for more. Well…more is underway.

Last week the classes began Dr. Lacey’s second book, Two Island Light. Again, the author has been kind to offer of his time to share with the students. This is a different book, more complex. It is, however, capturing the interest of the students – the first chapter opens with a violent prison fight! It is also set on Grand Manan Island, of particular interest to the students at GMCS.

It also gives me a connection back to the classroom. For a couple of reasons (availability of copies of the book and to filter some of the adult language on the fly) I am reading the book to the kids – even Grade 8 students love to be read to! To be able to get into a class – even for a few minutes a day – on a regular basis and connect with the kids is refreshing.

You can check out the Two Island Light blog.

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