I've been asked to outline a Special Genres class as an elective or alternative for their usual English 4 class. I've put together a reading list for a border literature/south Texas writers class now I am putting together a sports literature class. I'm hoping one or the other gets on the master schedule.

 

The books need to be challenging and offer some opportunities for rigorous assignments. I've been thinking that Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air (mountain climbing) should be included. Friday Night Lights (Texas football), Veeck as in Wreck (autobiography genre), Boys of Summer (baseball) . . .

 

It can't be a "blow off class" for just guys.

I've been asked to outline a Special Genres class as an elective or alternative for their usual English 4 class. I've put together a reading list for a border literature/south Texas writers class now I am putting together a sports literature class. I'm hoping one or the other gets on the master schedule.

 

The books need to be challenging and offer some opportunities for rigorous assignments. I've been thinking that Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air (mountain climbing) should be included. Friday Night Lights (Texas football), Veeck as in Wreck (autobiography genre), Boys of Summer (baseball) . . .

 

It can't be a "blow off class" for just guys.

Among The Thugs by Bill Buford. Has societal and group mentality issues

Among The Thugs by Bill Buford. Has societal and group mentality issues

 

That was on my radar to read. I am worried about the language and if it would be appropriate for a high school class.

John Grisham's book Bleachers may be one to use in that class, I don't remember if there's language in it though.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleachers_(novel)

 

Edited January 10, 201511 yr by Leonard Zelig

I don't know if Fences would apply, but it's a great play.

Has anyone read Feinstein's The Punch? Seems like an interesting NBA read and Feinstein is probably an author I should cover.