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It's a must for collectors, and a perfect gift for young readers ready to reach for the stars. This 10th anniversary edition marks the first time the series has appeared in hardcover, and the first time all four books have been gathered in a single volume. By: Bruce Coville Narrated by: Nancy OConnor Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English. But the combination of sassy humor, pulse-pounding adventure, and unexpected bits of philosophy proved irresistible to kids, parents, and teachers around the world.īowing to popular demand, author Bruce Coville created three more books about the lead characters-books that were not mere sequels but new adventures that forged the entire series into a unified story that reaches a towering climax in the final volume, where all questions are finally answered, the mysteries unraveled, and the threads of the personal stories drawn into a satisfying knot as tears, belly laughs, and big ideas jostle for position. Listen to My Teacher is an Alien audiobooks on Audible.

No word may be used more than once during the game.Ī brief biography of the author, plus a list of his books.When My Teacher Is an Alien was first published, no one expected it to become an international bestseller. Alternate teams until all of the vocabulary words have been reviewed. When the class is ready, team members should take turns asking a member of the opposite team to spell and define a word of their choosing. After they have completed the list, they should memorize the spelling and definition of the words for a vocabulary game. Separate the class into two teams and instruct them to work cooperatively to find definitions for the words in either print or online dictionaries, and write them down. When they have a clear understanding of the difference, ask them to write an additional chapter for the book, telling what happens to Broxholm and Peter.ĭistribute the Vocabulary List and Vocabulary Practice worksheet to students. Students can share daily entries with their classmates.Īsk students to explain how science fiction is different from regular fiction. My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville 'Sixth grade is just out of this world.' Susan Simmons can tell that her new. Have students get inside Susan Simmons' head – they can pretend to be her as they read the book, and keep a diary recounting each day of her adventure. They should let their imaginations run wild – after all, this is science fiction! Invite students to take on the role of one of the characters in the book and be prepared to answer questions from their classmates.

Models can then be displayed in the classroom. Students can present their finished models in class, explaining the ideas behind their engineering. They can execute it first on paper, and then build a model, using whatever materials they wish. Have students try their hand at designing an alien spaceship. To buy this book, click here or on the book cover.
