Group Response To The Other Questions

Provide on the author and his motivation for writing the book

Foremost a speaker against neo-conservative ideologies in school systems specifically against children of color in poverty stricken areas. Kozol provides a detailed guideline for a first year teacher named Francesca who is an elementary educator. Throughout the narrative which is written in letter format, Kozol declamation on the politicizing of the current education system and the intricacies of modern education. The narrative although not a linear narrative is meant to provide a running dialogue for new educators.

Identify the purpose or aim of the book. What is the thesis or main idea?

The main idea of the book thus far is to communicate with the Francesca, a first year teacher in a Boston public school. Kozol writes these letters to offer advice to a young teacher. The book has started out addressing issues from the start of the school year reflecting on issues and concerns from the start of the year for Francesca's.

Summarize the key aspects of the book and/ or its structure. 

All the information Kozol gives throughout the book is given via letters to a first year teacher named Francesca.  Kozol is replying to letters written to him trying to help Francesca grow.

The key aspects of the book are:

• what you need to know as a first year teacher.  
• Reflection - Taking experiences and applying them into an ever growing pedagogy.
• Connections - Teaching the Young but learning from the old. 

Within the book Kozol discusses a different experience he has learned through his time as a teacher in order for Francesca to grow and become the best teacher she can be.  Kozol thinks that it is highly important to foster creativity as a teacher in order to keep the classroom interesting and the curriculum fun for students to learn.  

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