Remember Holiday Party Tomorrow!!!!

Students please remember to bring in the snacks for our holiday party tomorrow.Hopefully we are all on our best behaviors and everything goes as planned. We hope we get some tasty snacks.

                              We'll see you at the party 

Holiday Break

I bet you all are looking forward to holiday break. I sure can't wait i asked a few students why the loved Holiday Break
Fazlema S - "Because there is no school"
Ally C - "Because I like to see my family"
Giovanni K - "because i dislike school"
Paul B - "Because I get to play and hang out"
Mr.Sheridan- "So I can rest up and get ready for the rest of the year"
So now we know why people like holiday break.

Team Shirt Day Tomorrow

All students pease remember to where your your favorite teams jersey. It could be Football, Basketball, Baseball, or even Hockey. Just show some team spirit. Dont be the only ne not wearing one
                             Mr.Sheridans Student,
                                          Heaven W.


   
GO EAGLES!

Mr.Sheridan's class holiday party!!!!!!

Mr.Sheridan's class will be having a holiday party on December 23.  This party will be full of wonderful treats brought in by helpful parents.Fazlema S. and Paul B. are bringing in cupcakes and juice, Ben H.is bringing in hawaiin punch, and Lindsey D. will also be bringing in Christmas cookies. So far the party planning has been a sucess. Hopefully nothing goes wrong and students remember to wear red and green.
                                              See you at the party,
                                                   LINDSEY D.
                                                   HEAVEN W.
                                                   FAZLEMA S.

Hat Day

The following is a "guest post" by two spirited bloggers, Ally C. and Heaven W.

 

 

Hat Day was really topped off! We saw army hats to santa hats and we even got a vist from minnie mouse (Miracle)! Alot of people got into the spirt of hat day!



Some hat jokes to embrace hat day

 What did the hat say to the tie?

"You hang around here...I'll go on a head."

What did the baseball cap say to the glove?

"Im TOP CAPtin"



Hanukkah Song

I love the internet - only here could you see something as good as this.  A group from the Yeshiva University's "Candlelight" chorus did a personal rendition of a song about Hanukkah - set to "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz.

The rest, is, well...history.

This Week in Rap - December 4, 2010

Enjoy!

Congratulations to this week's winners!

Congrats to Heaven W., Austin A. and Devin D. for correctly answering this week's riddle,

Thirty men with ladies, two, 
Standing around with nothing to do, 
Dressed in formal, black and white, 
Yet when they move it begins a fight. 

What happened?

This was referring to a chess match!   Clever!  Stay tuned for this (short) week's riddle! 

Social Studies Packet

And for good measure...your SS Egypt Packet.

Download

Need a Science Packet??

Enjoy.

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New Riddle for the Week of 11/15/10

Congrats to last week's winners - now onto this week's riddle!

Here goes...

Thirty men with ladies, two, 
Standing around with nothing to do, 
Dressed in formal, black and white, 
Yet when they move it begins a fight. 

What happened?

Click here to email me the answer - or post below!

Love It!

Thanks to you guys for telling me about this...not only is it a really sweet commercial, but hopefully the message isn't lost in all that fluffy goodness.

Congrats to Everyone!

Congrats to this week's winners, who correctly answered the riddle,

You are in a cold house in the winter. It is dark. You have one match. There is a candle and there is a wood burning stove. Which do you light first?

Well, you light THE MATCH first!  Ha!

Congrats to:

•  Heaven W.
• Morgyn L.
• Austin A,
• Devin D

Check back for this week's riddle!

Electric Car Possibilities

Amazing how coincidences work...last week during our look at Nonfiction, we had a great conversation about the future of electric cars.  As the years go on, we will have more and more strain on the oil reserves of the world, which are quickly dwindling.

Well, as we brought up, our own General Electric (yes, the company in Schenectady that still employs a good number of people) is starting a new emphasis called "Ecomagination".  Much of their focus is on electric cars, and the feasibility of developing practical charging stations.  As I watched some TV last night, I saw a great commercial :



Pretty Neat, huh? I didnt see anybody paying, so that could be a problem...

Well, I did some more investigation, and they have a great website with tons of information. Take a look at this more detailed video -



Id love to hear what you all think! Let us know!

Have a Terrific Weekend!!

Hopefully every one of you will have a chance to get outside and do something fun in the sun.  When it is 60 degrees and sunny on November 13th...in Schenectady, you take advantage of it!  So, go out - have fun.  Run around, start a game of basketball, wiffle ball, soccer, whatever.  Walk to school and play on the playground...you might not see another day like this until April!

See you all on Monday!!

Veteran's Day

Remember why we have today off - for the people that sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy everyday.  Please keep that in mind today as you enjoy your day off.

Scholastic Orders Due Friday!

Just a reminder - if you want to order from this month's Scholastic book order, please have your orders in this Friday, November 12.  Thanks!!

(Oh, and there's a TON of good books for sale, and many for $3.00, or less!)

Thanks!

New Riddle of the Week - 11/8/10

Congrats to last week's winners! 

On to this week's riddle:

You are in a cold house in the winter. It is dark. You have one match. There is a candle and there is a wood burning stove. Which do you light first?

Click here to email me the answer - or post below!

Congratulations to this week's winners!

Well, another busy week! Congrats to this week's winners:

• Derek M.
• Morgyn L.
• Austin A.

All of whom correctly answered the following riddle--

here are 2 sheep in front of 2 other sheep. 

There are 2 sheep behind 2 other sheep.

There are 2 sheep next to 2 other sheep.

How many sheep are there?

With an answer of 4!

Check back next week!

 

 

Cup Stacking!

Hey all--Im glad you enjoyed playing with the cups - almost makes you sorry you didnt have inside recess!  Anyway, enjoy the pictures below....




Oh, and one more---watch this FOUR year old stacking cups!  I dont know what I was doing at 4, but it wasnt anything like this!

New Riddle of the Week - 11/1/10

Congrats again to last week's winners!  Now, onto this week's!

There are 2 sheep in front of 2 other sheep.

There are 2 sheep behind 2 other sheep.

There are 2 sheep next to 2 other sheep.

How many sheep are there?

Click here to email me the answer - or post below!

Ask Not...

As many know, I have a penchant for history, particularly famous quotes or speeches.  Well, as I was taking a look at Mr. Bogosian's site, I saw something inspiring.  His latest blog post discusses what each student can do to make Elmer Avenue a better place, which reminded me of this -



For those of you that don't know, that was President John F. Kennedy giving his inauguration speech, on January 20, 1961.  That speech, most remembered for that above quote, is among the most famous in American history - putting the responsibility on the American citizens to bring something to the table.

So, I invite you all to share something you could do to make Elmer Avenue a better place for everyone.  To paraphrase, "Ask not what Elmer Avenue can do for you, but what you can do for Elmer Avenue."

Winners!

Hey---sorry for the reduced posts lately...computer problems.  Maybe it's time to get that iPad?? :-)

Congratulations to:

• Devin D.
• Austin A
• Giovanni K. 
• Heaven W.

They answered this week's riddle correctly - 

A man is trapped in a room. The room has only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing hot sun instantly fries anything or anyone that enters. Through the second door there is a fire-breathing dragon. How does the man escape?

Well, the first door is the correct answer, since the sun does not shine at night!

New Riddle for the Week of 10/24/10

Welcome to a new week!!  Here is this week's riddle:

A man is trapped in a room. The room has only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing hot sun instantly fries anything or anyone that enters. Through the second door there is a fire-breathing dragon. How does the man escape?

Click here to email me the answer - or post below!

This Week In Rap - October 22, 2010

Enjoy!!

Remember - Social Studies Test on Monday!

Be sure to study ALL of chapter 2 over the weekend, especially the vocabulary.  Attached below (and in the Mesopotamia tab above) is the review sheet.  You will get this all in class tomorrow, but I wanted to post this in case people wanted to get a jump start, or forget their sheet at home.

Happy Studying!!

Congratulations to this week's winners!

Looks like I have to start making the riddles harder!  This week's riddle,


When I'm young I'm tall
When I'm old I'm short
When I'm alive I glow
Because of your breath I die
What am I?

Was answered correctly by...

• Morgyn L.
• Austin A.
• Devin D.
• Jeffrey C.

All for answering correctly with "a candle"!!!

See you all next week!  

Keep guessing!!

Hey all...the riddle is still up for grabs!  We have a few correct answers, but still time before Friday to answer it! 

Click the "riddle of the week" tab above for it!

Be Sure to Check Out ElmerChess.com!

That's right, everyone....Elmer Avenue's Chess Club has an online, virtual home (of course, it has a real home too...on the third floor).

Check out...
www.elmerchess.com

Here, you will find some related materials, online chess games, puzzles, tutorials...and pictures, eventually!  Hope to see you there...and if you would like to join chess club, please get a permission slip and stop by, every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30.

New Riddle for the Week of 10/17/10

Hey all...Happy Sunday!  Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!!

For the riddle of the week,

When I'm young I'm tall
When I'm old I'm short
When I'm alive I glow
Because of your breath I die
What am I?

Click here to email me the answer - or post below!

Mesopotamia Video!

Hey all..hope you've all had a terrific weekend! In my travels around the internet, I came across a 6-part documentary on ancient Mesopotamia! Below is Part One - but you can watch all six parts in the "Mesopotamia" tab above!



Enjoy! And as always, let us know what you think!

This Week In Rap - October 15, 2010

As always, enjoy!  And let us know what you think!

The Week in Rap - Oct 15th from Week in Rap on Vimeo.

Riddle Answers!

Wow...Im SO happy to see how many people answered the riddle, and from both classes!! 

Congrats to (in order I received the correct answers)...

• Austin A.
• Devin D.
• Nick C.
• Giovanni K.
• Lindsey D

The riddle was...
"Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat, everyone ate one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten in all. How is this possible?"

The answer??
It was a grandmother, a mother and her daughter.  The mother is a mother and a daughter, and the grandmother is also a mother.  Two mothers, two daughters. 

Congrats to all...and thanks to those who participated.  Look back next week for a new riddle, and in the meantime, head over to Mr. Bogosian's site and check out his mystery!  Think you can solve it?

Riddle Update

OK, all...just a heads up!  Since I dont want to ruin the riddle, I want to make sure everyone gets a crack at it!  Keep sending in your posts and answers...but I will wait a day or two to post any answers.

(Oh, and I DO have a few correct answers so far, and some from both classes!!  Great to see students from Mr. Bogosian's class join in too!!!)

So, keep them coming!!

New Riddle for the Week of 10/11/10

First off, congrats to Avory R. in Mr. Bogosian's class for correctly answering this week's riddle.

Now, for this week's:

Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat, everyone ate one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten in all. How is this possible?

Click here to email me the answer!

Congrats to Everyone!

I would be remiss if I did not show my appreciation for all the hard work, determination and maturity that has been exhibited the past few days. From the considerable interest in the classroom "primaries" to today's debate and vote, I commend not only the candidates, but everyone in Sixth Grade.  We received terrific feedback from both Mr. Inglee and Mr. Crane on how terrific of a job everyone did!!

The votes will be counted tomorrow morning, by two separate people, and a winner will be announced after lunch.  Remember, neither myself nor Mr. Bogosian have seen the ballots.

Anyway, congrats to all--you should ALL hold your head held very high.  And, below are the debate, broken into three parts....I will also post these into the "Classroom Election" tab at the top.

President from Mr. Sheridan on Vimeo.

Vice President from Mr. Sheridan on Vimeo.

Secretary from Mr. Sheridan on Vimeo.

Why Do You Like to Read??

Enjoy - GREAT job everybody!!

Why Do You Like to Read?? from Mr. Sheridan on Vimeo.

Ellen Degeneres' Anti-Bullying Message

I saw this on Mr. Bogosian's site the other day, and last night I saw Ellen on the Anderson Cooper show on CNN, so I decided to share it with everyone.  As you know, and some know too well unfortunately, bullying is something that is becoming more prevalent in classrooms today.  Even more so, bullying has taken a nasty step into the cyber world, and is now something that exists on Facebook, MySpace and text messages.

There have been many tragedies the last year stemming from bullying, with children, as young as thirteen years old, have decided that the only resolution was to hurt themselves, or even worse.  Recently, a teenager committed suicide because he was being bullied online.  This needs to stop, and very, very quickly.

Ellen Degeneres, host of the Ellen show, has decided to take action.  Ellen, a victim of hated and bullying when she announced her life choice to the world, has had enough, and is coming out strong against bullying.




As always, let me know what you think. And, due to the sensitive nature of this material, please be respectful in your comments.

Classroom Elections

I just wanted to take a minute to congratulate everyone for taking part in today's classroom elections.  It takes a great amount of courage to stand up in front of the class and put yourself on the line...and so many of you did that today, and to make our class better!  You have tremendous resolve, and all deserve our thanks.

I was so pleased by many of the speeches and the GREAT ideas that came from them.  It seems like you have a tremendous amount of creativity.  I cannot wait until Thursday!

So, a big congrats to Jeffrey, Madison and Fazlema for winning today's classroom election, and best of luck on Thursday during the debate.  Remember - you will have time at the beginning to give a brief "opening statement", which would be similar to the speech you gave on Tuesday.

If you would like to watch Jeffrey's, Madison's and Fazlema's video, click the above tab named "Classroom Elections".  And as always, let us know what you think!

New Riddle for the Week of 10/3/10

Check it out!!

Two girls are born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time (Edit: of course, not both at once - one right after the other - you know what I mean  ), in the same month and year and yet they're not twins. How can this be?

This Week In Rap - October 1, 2010

Enjoy this musical rendition of the past week's current events - let us know what you think!

Any guesses what this stuff is???

Whomever guessed Chicken Nuggets, good for you!!!  That's right, thats the same as the chicken nugget goop that goes through Jamie Oliver's mesh strainer in the video.

And, in a surprising twist, it gets worse:

Basically, the entire chicken is smashed and pressed through a sieve—bones, eyes, guts, and all. it comes out looking like this.

There’s more: because it’s crawling with bacteria, it will be washed with ammonia, soaked in it, actually. Then, because it tastes gross, it will be reflavored artificially. Then, because it is weirdly pink, it will be dyed with artificial color.

As if it wasn't official before, it is now.  I have eaten my last chicken nugget.  Washed with ammonia?  That's the same smelly stuff we keep under the sink to wash the kitchen floor..the stuff that smells like death.  I really want to investigate more, to see how other foods are made, but...I dont really want to.  Uggh.

Have a GREAT weekend!!

Enjoy!  Thanks for another FANTASTIC week!!

(And I have to say, that photo thing below is pretty darn cool! Try scrolling through...and it goes full screen too)




We Actually Do a Ton of Work... from Mr. Sheridan on Vimeo.

Remember - Math Test Tomorrow!!!

Hey all---remember, we have a Math test tomorrow!!  It is going to cover Unit 1 - Math properties. 

Be sure to study:

• Place Value
• Word/Number form
• Rounding
• Addition/Subtraction
• Multiplication/Division
• Word Problems (recognizing those "key words")

To study tonight, be sure to study

• Pages 586-590 in your math textbook
• Unit 1 Packet
• Your Unit 1 quiz

Additonally, you should know the "key words" for word problems....

Social Studies Corrections

Ok all...hope today's return of the Social Studies test didn't frighten too many people...now we have a gauge to work from as far as the rest of the Social Studies goes. 

As for corrections - let's remember:

-Due by 8:50 tomorrow.
-All missed questions written out in full
-Correct Answer written out in full
-Written on a separate sheet of paper
-Write what page in the textbook you found your answer on
-Hand in with original test (signed by a parent if under a 65).

Thats it!  Sounds like an easy way to earn back half your missed points, doesnt it?  If you have any questions, please post here or email me. 

Good luck!

Winner, winner....Chicken Dinner!

We had a few winners in the "Riddle of the Week" contest....which is not going to be "of the week" it will be more like "whenever a few people win it....I'll put up a new one".  Just a fun thing....for now.  Keep checking for a way to grab an extra point or two on an upcoming math test!


Congrats to:
Jeffrey (first person to respond!)
Giovanni
Austin

...Who correctly answered ""What is light as a feather, but even the strongest man cannot hold it more than a few minutes? ".


Answer?  His Breath!

Keep checking here for a new brain teaser!

New Feature - Riddle/Brain Teaser of the Week!

Hey all!  Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!  I know I am...apple baking, football and some reading!  Anyway, I have added a new feature....it's the Riddle of the Week!  Located on the tabs below my cartoon face, the brain teaser is meant to be fun....try and get it correct!

That's where it's located....have fun!  You can answer by email (click the link inside) or in person.  Good luck!

Remember - Social Studies Test on Monday!!

Geez, it's Friday...and he's still bothering us about that Social Studies test???  Yes I am! :-)

Anyway, hope you spend some time studying over the weekend....be sure to study your vocabulary, your SQ3R notes, and of course, your Chapter 1 review sheet.  If you forgot it, I linked to it below.

Have a great weekend...see you Monday!  (We'll finish our Cave Art projects too...)

Review Sheet

Does it matter to you where your food comes from?

As I showed you all in class, chicken nuggets come from some, well, "different" parts of the chicken.  Now, it might not be the best parts of the chicken, but its IS approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning it is perfectly fine to eat. 
So, once again, here is Jamie Oliver, in his award-winning documentary, "Food Revolution".  Enjoy...?

This Week in Rap....

Enjoy!

Why I Read.....(Updated!)

Earlier in class, I showed you a brief video called "Why I read".  Personally, I found it to be an awesome video!   It showed everyday people being interviewed on why they read...and the reasons given were pletiful.  Some read for pleasure, to be awoken, to immerse themselves in a fantasy world....whatever the reason is fine! 

Anyway, in my explorations, this video was just the first in a series...isnt that great?  It is sort of like when you read a good book, and then find out there are three more parts!!! 

Anyway, enjoy...and as always, let me know what you think!

Part I - "Why I Read"


Part II - "If You Could Be Any Literary Character, Who Would You Be??"


Part III - "What Book Have You Recommended Most?"


Part IV - "Who is Your Favorite Author?"


Part V - "What Literary Characters Do You Love or Love to Hate?"


Enjoy!!

This Week in Rap

Because I KNOW you all enjoyed the summer current events rap, right?  (Right???)  :-)

Well, anyway...to start your Monday off...here's the same musically-talented folks, presenting the week's current events.  Enjoy!

The Week in Rap - Sept 17, 2010 from Week in Rap on Vimeo.

Why Do You Read?

As I left school today, I couldn't help think about Monday, and how excited I am to return to a class as passionate about reading as all of you are!  The amount of reading that has taken place in our classroom has been amazing...truly amazing.  But, have you ever thought about WHY do you read?  What do you get out of it?

In a few years, you will be out of school...will you still read then?  I certainly hope so...I hope you blossom into readers for the rest of your life.  Anyway, take a look at the video below...and maybe post a comment...WHY DO YOU READ???

The Outstanding Chorus of PS 22, NYC

So, towards the end of class I was showing you some of the chorus of Public School 22 in Staten Island.  Well, first of all...I think we can all agree how amazingly talented these students are.  Secondly, (and this is from my perspective), what an amazing teacher...obvious dedication!

I always talk about being inspired by something and running with it, letting it guide your lives.  Well, it is obvious that the students have the inspiration!  Teachers can lead students so far, but it is amazing what people can do when they are inspired!  And, like we said, the students are singing their songs...and look what happened!

Anyway, feel free to check them out here...and take a look at some of their appearances...Oprah, Today Show, and live performances with Beyonce, Tori Amos, etc.  Unreal!

Current Events Rap? Sure!!

Hey all...hope you're having a good night!  Im home, watching Jeopardy (one of my guilty pleasures) and found this video.  It's a current events montage of events from the summer..pretty cool, if I say so myself.  Enjoy!

(Oh, and thanks for all the nice words!  Keep it up...and good to hear from all my students, past and present!)

CNN Student News for Wednesday, September 15

Enjoy!

SQ3R notes

In case you forgot your sheet at school, or just want a reminder...


sq3r

OK, 4 days in...

Good evening everyone!  Hopefully we are all finished with our "SQ3R" notes for Social Studies, as well as the Math homework as well.  It's a beautiful evening....Im sitting on my back deck, enjoying the diminishing amount of days that I can do so.
Anyway, just a few things on my mind....I certainly hope everyone is enjoying their time in class.  I know we've started slowly, but rest assured, we will be flying soon.  Additionally, I hope everyone is feeling comfortable in class...and if there is anything that is ever bothering you, please let me know ASAP.  I don't want anyone feeling like that, and always do my very best to make sure that there is always respect shown towards everyone.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to me in class, please write me a note, send me an email, have someone else tell me...whatever works for you.  Just, don't wait!

So, to email me....

See that arrow?  Click there, and it will open up your email and my address magically appears there.  Neat, huh?







And, to comment on something I say...

That's right....you can comment on something I say!  Please do...I love hearing from you!

(And yes, you can even post this to your Facebook or Twitter, too!)







So, there we go!  Enjoy the site, as it will be updated often.  See you tomorrow!

Top 100 Young Adult Books

Ok, so I blatantly stole this from Mrs. Salisbury's blog, so she gets all the credit.  But our wonderful librarian, like yours truly, loves lists.  My mind works that way....

So, anyway, here goes...the top 100 Young Adult Novels for 2010....

(How many have you read???)

The Hunger Games	Suzanne Collins
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone	J.K. Rowling
To Kill a Mockingbird	Harper Lee
Speak	Laurie Halse Anderson
Northern Lights	Philip Pullman
The Truth About Forever	Sarah Dessen
The Book Thief	Markus Zusak
The Outsiders	S.E. Hinton
Twilight	Stephenie Meyer
This Lullaby	Sarah Dessen
Looking for Alaska	John Green
Just Listen	Sarah Dessen
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows	J.K. Rowling
Little Women	Louisa May Alcott
City of Bones	Cassandra Clare
On the Jellicoe Road	Melina Marchetta
The Catcher in the Rye	J.D. Salinger
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	J.K. Rowling
The Perks of Being a Wallflower	Stephen Chbosky
Along for the Ride	Sarah Dessen
Shiver	Maggie Stiefvater
Vampire Academy	Richelle Mead
Graceling	Kristin Cashore
Thirteen Reasons Why	Jay Asher
Sloppy Firsts	Megan McCafferty
The Lord of the Rings	J.R.R. Tolkien
Alanna: The First Adventure	Tamora Pierce
Ender's Game	Orson Scott Card
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince	J.K. Rowling
Uglies	Scott Westerfeld
A Great and Terrible Beauty	Libba Bray
Tomorrow, When the War Began	John Marsden
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks	E. Lockhart
Pride and Prejudice	Jane Austen
The Westing Game	Ellen Raskin
Paper Towns	John Green
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	J.K. Rowling
Catching Fire	Suzanne Collins
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn	Betty Smith
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian	Sherman Alexie
Lock and Key	Sarah Dessen
The Amber Spyglass	Philip Pullman
Evernight	Claudia Gray
Sabriel	Garth Nix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix	J.K. Rowling
Beautiful Creatures	Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
Forever	Judy Blume
I Capture the Castle	Dodie Smith
Ella Enchanted	Gail Carson Levine
The Princess Diaries	Meg Cabot
Stargirl	Jerry Spinelli
Howl's Moving Castle	Diana Wynne Jones
The Dark is Rising	Susan Cooper
Hush, Hush	Becca Fitzpatrick
Saving Francesca	Melina Marchetta
Second Helpings	Megan McCafferty
Dreamland	Sarah Dessen
Eclipse	Stephenie Meyer
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist	Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
Fire	Kristin Cashore
The Chocolate War	Robert Cormier
Weetzie Bat	Francesca Lia Block
The Diary of a Young Girl	Anne Frank
Looking for Alibrandi	Melina Marchetta
How I Live Now	Meg Rosoff
City of Glass	Cassandra Clare
Keeping the Moon	Sarah Dessen
Breaking Dawn	Stephenie Meyer
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging	Louise Rennison
If I Stay	Gayle Forman
The King of Attolia	Megan Whalen Turner
Wintergirls	Laurie Halse Anderson
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast	Robin McKinley
The Blue Sword	Robin McKinley
Feed	M.T. Anderson
The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants	Ann Brashares
Go Ask Alice	Anonymous
Wicked Lovely	Melissa Marr
Lord of the Flies	William Golding
Someone Like You	Sarah Dessen
The Forest of Hands and Teeth	Carrie Ryan
Jacob Have I Loved	Katherine Paterson
The Knife of Never Letting Go	Patrick Ness
Poison Study	Maria V. Snyder
Shadow Kiss	Richelle Mead
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle	Avi
An Abundance of Katherines	John Green
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time	Mark Haddon
A Ring of Endless Light	Madeleine L'Engle
Glass Houses	Rachel Caine
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party	M.T. Anderson
Walk Two Moons	Sharon Creech
Whale Talk	Chris Crutcher
Perfect Chemistry	Simone Elkeles
Going Too Far	Jennifer Echols
The Last Song	Nicholas Sparks
Before I Fall	Lauren Oliver
Hatchet	Gary Paulsen
The Pigman	Paul Zindel
The Hero and the Crown	Robin McKinley