Considering using Robert Cormier's young adult novel, Tunes for Bears to Dance to for book circles or as a whole-class anchor text? Check out this overview of the key concepts and issues raised by the novel.

Concepts

morality, the holocaust, metaphors, literary analysis, similes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• For those unfamiliar with Robert Cormier's novel, the resource provides an overview of the themes and issues raise by the book

Classroom Considerations

• Part of a series of resources designed for Robert Cormier's young adult novel

Pros

• The six-page packet includes an overview of the novel, a vocabulary list, a plot summary, and a list of related materials

Cons

• The challenge with this series of resources is that the approach asks readers to label actions as good or evil rather than considering the novel as a coming of age story or a novel about the loss of innocence