http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School You may want to pay attention to what your kids are reading for assignments in school? The Chocolate War - When my child asked what something meant, I was disturbed about the choice of reading they are being given in the school. I have placed a call to the school.. GreatSchools en-us edupresence Parents should ALWAYS be aware of what they're children are learning in school, no matter what grade they are in. If there is a concern, then you either contact your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=1#comment_251189 5100.251189 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:11:20 -0700 drjohnson Here is part of Wikipedia's entry on The Chocolate War:"The Chocolate War is a young adult novel written by American author Robert Cormier and first published in 1974. It was ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=1#comment_139763 5100.139763 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:42:03 -0800 1xtinejackson I appreciate the response. First off, I did hear from the teacher by the end of the day. We discussed the book. We came in after permission slips had been ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=1#comment_139660 5100.139660 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:06:32 -0800 MomfromMA My son read The Chocolate War and, while there is some language that you may find offensive, this is nothing compared to what they hear on TV and web videos.The ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=1#comment_139585 5100.139585 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:29:40 -0800 Anonymous What about "The Chocolate War" made you uncomfortable? Was it some of the language used in the book or was it the entire theme of the book? (I've never read ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=1#comment_139449 5100.139449 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:06:40 -0800 healthy11 Usually there is a district curriculum guide that parents can view for every grade in their schools, which outlines what topics will be covered each year, and what textbook series ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139416/Just-wondering-if-parents-know-what-their-child-is-reading-in-8th-grade-Language-at-Kapolei-Middle-School?cpage=2#comment_139446 5100.139446 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:02:44 -0800