Correlations+for+8th+Grade+EQs

Suggested Titles Tied to 8th Grade EQs (and themes)

 * List titles that are of interest and that are developmentally appropriate to eighth graders. Eighth graders are, by the end of the year, just weeks from high school. They are light-years away from the a newly-hatched sixth grader and have made it to the top of middle school. What titles are "just right" for students at this age? Include any notes on potential areas of concern (crude language, violence, etc.).**



What are life's big questions? (looking beyond myself)

Why should information about world events matter to me? (seeking knowledge outside myself)

What is the role of informed opinion in society? (recognizing the role of opinion)

When is a risk worth taking? (evaluating risk)

How do people make sense of their reality? (making sense of my reality)

Give Me a Call by Sarah Mylnowski

To what extent can understanding past cultures through literature help us better understand ourselves, others, and the world around us? (making connections)