{"id":1815,"date":"2021-11-22T09:51:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T09:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=1815"},"modified":"2022-01-20T08:36:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T08:36:16","slug":"broadening-the-required-reading-list-for-9th-grade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/book-recommendations\/broadening-the-required-reading-list-for-9th-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadening the required reading list for 9th grade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As your 9th grade student makes the transition to high school curriculum, they may hear \u201crequired reading list\u201d and head the other way.&nbsp; After all, many freshman reading lists include classic literature only.&nbsp; While those well-respected titles are certainly appreciated, little time is left for relevant reading choices of today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Facing real issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your young high school student is beginning to grasp hot-button social issues that make headlines.&nbsp; As they mature, selecting the proper reading material to help them understand the world around them is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fantastic book to introduce a new perspective on the issues of immigration, racism, and the power to create change is the non-fiction book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/where-i-belong-9781728432274\/\">Where I Belong<\/a><\/em>.&nbsp; This story chronicles the real struggles of an immigrant family and exposes the ugliness of today\u2019s racism and fight to be heard. It\u2019s a powerful book for any age, but will definitely pack a punch of enlightenment for your new high school student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/where-i-belong-9781728432274\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Where-I-Belong.jpeg\" alt=\"Where I Belong\" class=\"wp-image-1822\" width=\"164\" height=\"243\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Considering the \u201cwhat if&#8230;\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, science fiction and dystopian themed books and movies have proven popular with younger generations.&nbsp; These books will allow your teen to explore a \u201cwhat if&#8230;\u201d world that is nothing like their own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What if the world was about to end<\/li><li>What if people knew my innermost thoughts<\/li><li>What if I could time travel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LightSail has just the series to captivate your teen who is interested in this \u201cwhat if\u2026\u201d genre.&nbsp; The series, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/bzrk-9781512403367\/\">BZRK<\/a>, features a world that controls everyone and everything. There\u2019s no shortage of conspiracy and thought-provoking concepts to keep your teen guessing in the BZRK series, offered by Lerner Publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/bzrk-9781512403367\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BZRK.jpeg\" alt=\"BZRK\" class=\"wp-image-1816\" width=\"158\" height=\"239\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Finding a voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many elementary and middle school students are not yet fully enthused with poetry.&nbsp; However, providing poetry choices that give a voice to their inner teenage angst can change that perception for the teenage years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LightSail offers a variety of ways to explore poetry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Books<\/li><li>Unit studies&nbsp;<\/li><li>Audio books<\/li><li>TED Talks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>TED-Ed: Why should you read Sylvia Plath?<\/em> (LVS0000001020) your freshman can begin to explore classical poetry that still resonates with audiences today. They will also see how poetry gives voice to serious issues, moods, and controversial events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LightSail also offers scores of famous poetic works, including Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and more.&nbsp; There are also lighthearted versions of poetry to ease your young reader into this genre, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/a-book-of-nonsense-LC00000000026\/\">A Book of Nonsense<\/a> by Edward Lear.&nbsp; These quick-read poems will not only entertain but allow your new high school student to feel poetic rhythm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/a-book-of-nonsense-LC00000000026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/A-Book-of-Nonsense.jpeg\" alt=\"A Book of Nonsense\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" width=\"165\" height=\"234\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Respecting classics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, many high school curriculums would not be complete without the addition of some classical literature to show how society has changed or stayed the same. Classical literature that has stood the test of time, including titles such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/the-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn-LC00000000427\/\">The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<\/a>, can show a student how racism was shown then, compared to now. Do they see a difference?&nbsp; Does race matter in a true friendship?&nbsp; These issues and others will be open for conversation by including them in your freshman\u2019s reading materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/the-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn-LC00000000427\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-Adventures-of-Huckleberry-Finn.jpeg\" alt=\"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\" class=\"wp-image-1824\" width=\"171\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-Adventures-of-Huckleberry-Finn.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-Adventures-of-Huckleberry-Finn-198x300.jpeg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LightSail has thousands of titles featuring current issues, classic interests, and faith-based content for your new high school student.&nbsp; Many of these books feature premade bookmarks and questions, along with authentic writing opportunities, to help your student get the most of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your 9th grade student makes the transition to high school curriculum, they may hear \u201crequired reading list\u201d and head the other way.&nbsp; After all, many freshman reading lists include classic literature only.&nbsp; While those well-respected titles are certainly appreciated, little time is left for relevant reading choices of today.&nbsp; 1. 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