Science department! Students could write proposals, work on the science-related explanations and blueprints for their projects during science class,Īnd write about their gadgets for English class. Students could propose, plan, build, and exhibit their own 'gadgets.' This would be an incredible project to collaborate upon with the There is even a companion book that features the blueprints and explanations for additional gadgets. The novel also includes an abundance of 'gadgets' created by Alex's friend Smithers.Basic summarization skills could also be practiced by writing from a journalistic perspective- students could write and 'publish' a newspaper reporting on the events covered in the novel.Students could be assigned diary entries writing from different perspectives- how does Jack feel about Alex's involvement in MI6? How about Alan Blunt? Mrs. I could also envision using the novels to frame different character perspectives.For example, the standard middle school persuasive essay could be framed within the novel- do you think MI6 should release Alex from his duties? Was it morally right for MI6 to recruit Alex? Why or why not? If I were to teach this book, I would likely use it as a starting point for writing activities.Horowitz also includes a fun descriptive writing activity in his interview. This interview with Anthony Horowitz features some great insight into the writing process for students.The series surfaces on every "reluctant reader" list, and deservedly so- it definitely deserves a spot on the classroom bookshelf. The plot definitely requires a heavy suspension of disbelief, but I still think it's a worthwhile investment. Soon, Alex realizes that not only has his uncle secretly been working for MI6 throughout Alex's entire childhood, but that Alex himself is the only agent who can find out the real story behind his uncle's murder. The first novel follows Alex as he attempts to investigate the real circumstances surrounding his uncle's death. To Alex, however, something doesn't seem quite right. Alex's normally very careful uncle failed to wear his seat belt and was killed in a car accident. The eponymous Alex Rider is an ordinary London schoolboy living with his uncle and housekeeper when his world is turned upside down. Despite this, it's a series that I highly recommend every teacher buying for their classroom. The Alex Rider series is somewhat of a departure from many other books featured here- it's not overflowing with literary content, it's definitely a bit corny at times, and it won't be winning any Printz awards any time soon.
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