2007-03-20 13:59:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
If you are referring to the book "Night" by Elie Wisel then no I don't believe this book is too mature. The holocaust was real and this book gives insight into an individuals reactions to this event. If a 7th grader is interested in reading this book, I would say to let them. The important thing is that the person reading the book be able to discuss it with an adult. The book is very deep and there may be some parts that he/she need to discuss with someone to gain better understanding. As I said earlier, this book is about a real event, and the emotions and reactions that went with this event. There is no way for us to completely understand what went on at that time, but it is essential for us to remember, so that this atrocity is not repeated. I wouldn't call reading it "ideal" but I don't feel that it is "too mature" either. This is something that needs to be discussed with the student and their parent(s).
2007-03-20 14:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Denise P 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No it is not too mature for a seventh grader to read "Night." Just look at all the stuff kids see on television and hear on the radio these days. "Night" is being used as a teaching tool. It is important for students to learn about the Holocaust and what better way than to use a piece of literature written by a survivor of the event.
2007-03-20 21:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Cambrianna S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the class. I read night in high school as well, but I also read Fallen Angels in 7th grade (a 300 page book on the Vietnam War) and I had no problem understanding it on an emotional or intellectual level. We also read To Kill a Mocking Bird in 9th grade. I enjoyed all of these books much more than stories like Our Town or the PSSA writing samples that our school inundated us with.
2007-03-20 21:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Kelsey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is too mature. At that age, most students will not take away the same meaning as they would at an older age. I read "Night" when I was a freshman in high school. Also, it would depend on the methods used to teach it (how would you be going about it other than having them just read it?).
2007-03-20 21:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by goaliegirl87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't tink it is too mature if they have been well prepared for it. It needs to be deeply discussed and let the children know what they wil be reading. The book is so intense that you may need to have them read it alone, but then disscuss it with you alone or in circles. They need to discuss it.
2007-03-20 21:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Char 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't think seventh graders would have the maturity to grasp the seriousness of this book. I read it as a tenth grader, and I think it was a little above many of my classmates even at that age.
2007-03-20 21:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sally Ann 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is too mature. Diary of Anne Frank or the story of Gerta Weismann Klein would be a better start.
2007-03-20 21:06:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋