This document discusses using Chris Crutcher's books for problem-based learning projects in a junior/senior high school classroom. It notes that his books connect with older students due to mature themes like abuse, religion, and abortion. It outlines discussion techniques like bookmarks for writing questions and comments to spur classroom discussion, as well as having students make predictions, ask questions, and note connections about Crutcher's challenged books.

1. Problem Based Learning: Chris Crutcher Project By Andrea, Kyndle, and Amy

2. Contemporary Literature Why we chose this classroom/age level? Higher Maturity Level Connections with Characters Contemporary Issues: Abuse, religion, abortion, sports Junior/Senior Classroom

3. Techniques Used: Bookmarks: Write down questions and comments for classroom discussions. Say Something: Make a prediction Ask a question Clarify something Make a comment or a connection

4. Challenged Books: "The truth screams to be told in its native tongue." Chris Crutcher