As a demonstration of power, rob decides to elevate the school outcast, dweeby simon glass, to. I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. This free document was designed to compliment my 43 page teaching genre kit which is available in. When you take away the people that the most unpredictable ninja treasures, you makes a terrible monster out of her.
Shattering glass character analysis rob haynes by madison. The narrators best friend decides to give the school loser a makeover in order for him to become popular and eventually be. Mar 01, 2002 shattering glass is a phrase that can be interpreted in many ways. Clumsy and awkward, hes a loser who occupies the lowest rung of the high school social ladder. Her novel shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. Shattering images of violence in young adult literature sj miller. Spine labels are supplied in sheet form in multiples of 100. Genre spine labels are designed to coordinate with a range of syba signs genre products including genre author suggestions posters and a genre overview sold separately. Shattering glass, a novel by gail giles, is a book about simon glass, and about how he is the most mistreated kid at bvale high school. She will not sit still and accept it no she will take it all back in time and change everything, even if it meant stumbling while treading along the road of shattered glass.
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Being fat and a nerd, he is at the bottom of the popularity. The novel, shattering glass by gail giles discusses many problems of todays youth, especially concerning parenting. Book label definition is a book owners identification label that is usually small and of distinctive design and is affixed inside the front cover of a book. In this dark novel, simon glass is a clumsy nerd who learns the. Everybody picks on him, making jokes at his expense until rob haynes shows up. Hi there newteacher2012, we have done this for you and sent the new resource in an email, i hope you enjoy using it.
Free genre labels for your classroom library from cfclassroom. Larkin, colin 1997 the virgin encyclopedia of sixties music, virgin books. Buy this book in this suspenseful, disturbing debut novel, a. Shattering glass by gail giles is a book that should be read by every highschooler before their graduation. Jan 08, 2017 taken from my book summary website, wellread. Shattering glass, by gail giles burning desire for. As a result, columbia dropped the band from the label which contractually. Shattering glass and dead girls dont write letters. Fat, clumsy simon glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high school social ladder. I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. She is now living back in texas with her husband, two dogs, and three cats.
Where can i find quotes from the book shattering glass by. Surely he suspected something, but the guy was so pitifully eager. A native texan, gail has lived in chicago and alaska. Stewards father who isnt supportive of his life decisions mr. Genre spine labels are designed to coordinate with a range of syba signs genre products including genre author. Immediately download the shattered glass summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for.
Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. This category has the following 37 subcategories, out of 37 total. So if ive just read a heavy loaded dramahistory sort of novel, i immediately go to my sisters book shelf. My individual book labels are just printed on average mailing address labels. The bin labels are colored coded to help kids find things. Jan 01, 2014 my individual book labels are just printed on average mailing address labels. The novel is about a high school boy named simon glass who is helped to become one of the most popular kids in school by other students, only to end in a tragic twist of fate. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Reprint edition september 1, 2003 224 pages my formula to avoiding readers block is to switch from one genre to another. These book genre labels are great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents. It is a great story of betrayal, jealousy, hatred and mistrust amongst a bunch of high school guys.
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She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. From page one, i felt myself being pulled to its grim conclusion by a very fine storyteller. Broken glass was a british rock band active in 1975. These are just the standard size return address labels. I made my own labels that fit the sterilite bins from target grab them here in my tpt store for free. Penguin random house audio publishing group imprint. It will also be available on the website for download within 48 hours, and you can find it either as a main resource, or under alternative versions above. I love her perspective and i loved the tone of shattering glass. These labels have different nonfiction categories, authors, and genres. In this book, simon glass, the school geek is being transformed to be popular.
These book genre labels are great for any classroom. Each permanent adhesive label measures 19mm x 19mm. Shattering glass is a powerful examination of what it takes to become popular, and what happens when the power structure of a societyschool is dramatically shifted. A character that exists in the novel, shattering glass by gail giles. Past members, stan webb robbie blunt rob rawlinson mac poole miller anderson.
What is a summary of shattering glass by gail giles. Readers guide for shattering glass by patty campbell. A memoir written as a novela shattering story of child sexual abuse in her book the shattering iibreaking the silence. Gail giles this guide was written by teens for teens to accompany the reading of this resilience literature. Simon glass was easy to hatei guess, really we each hated hi. The record begins and ends with the sound of breaking glass. Printable classroom library labels pdf by second and third. Satires, in the most basic definition, are works making fun of some sort of person or institution.
Where can i find quotes from the book shattering glass by gail giles. Once again, gail makes the suspense and horror totally plausible and again i found myself paging through this book rapidly, stopping only now and then to mouth the words wow to myself. Shattered glass, written and directed by billy ray and based on a vanity fair article by buzz bissinger, relates the rise and fall of the young charmer in terms of the office culture at the new republic, which is written by and for smart people and, crucially, doesnt use photographs. When tonis orphanage burns down in the early 1960s. The ruling posse at brazosvale high includes the usual suspects. Apr 18, 2008 shattering glass by gail giles is a book that should be read by every highschooler before their graduation. And when simon uncovers a dangerous secret, events darken. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, it also provides a broader perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its. Choose from a selection of 25 genre spine labels designed to assist users locate books in their favourite genres. Political satires, such as a confederacy of dunces by john kennedy toole, are quite popular works generally, they are written to make fun of something, but that does not mean that it has to be a hysterical type of humor. Two interesting genres of books are satire and anthology satire.
Mar 01, 2007 a history of womens basketball in the united states traces its invention in the latenineteenth century through its current highprofile position today, sharing portraits of past and current contributors while exploring the sports relationship to changi. Gail giles has written two other acclaimed ya novels. The quote, shattering glass is referring to the hatred that his friend group grows towards glass throughout the book. Shattering glass takes place in present day texas, following four seniors in high school. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. The fact that simon glass didnt consider me a threat ran up my spine and burrowed into the bass of my skull like a gnawing animal giles 195. This free document was designed to compliment my 43 page teaching genre kit which is available in my tpt store. I want to ask you something, lance shouted above the pack. Organize your classroom library by printing these genre labels onto avery label sheets 8860.
Shattering glass essaysshattering glass by gail giles is a very suspenseful and disturbing look at what it takes to be popular. The following quotes are from the book shattering glass they each deal with inequalities and bullying. The novel is about an high school boy named simon glass that is helped to become one of the most popular dogs in school by other students. It includes labels for your classroom library and features clipart by thistlegirl designs. Organize your classroom library free genre bin labels. Shattering the glass offers a sweeping chronicle of womens basketball in the united states, from its invention in the late nineteenth century to its dominant position in sports today. Shattering glass is a dark, finely crafted, onthemoney comingofage suspense story. Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. The colorful labels are attached to the books spine and provide an easy visual reference for librarians and patrons alike. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. Shattering glass by gail giles about the book simon glass was easy to hate. In a glass house is the fifth album by british progressive rock band gentle giant, released on 21 september 1973.
The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions to guide reading comprehension and promote dialogue about issues of resilience, trust, independence, family, and. Our program gives you the option to purchase permabound books with helpful genre labels. I never knew exactly why, there was too much to pick from. We also have an indepth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. A history of womens basketball in the united states traces its invention in the latenineteenth century through its current highprofile position today, sharing portraits of past and current contributors while exploring the sports relationship to changi. As mentioned in an earlier post, i label each of the bins in my library by genre. He looked around as if someone else named glass stood behind him. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of.