Summary

Chapter 5, Tuesday, March 20: Miss Narwin writes a letter to the school principal, Gertrude Doane, requesting a grant to attend the summer workshop, “New Approaches to the Teaching of Literature for Today’s Students.” The two-week program is being hosted by the State University and Miss Narwin says she believes the class will help her become more in touch with contemporary classrooms. She points out her love of literature is simply not enough to encourage her students to be passionate about literature too, and the workshop will show her new ways to interest students in reading. Miss Narwin points out she knows district money is tight but she has never asked for a grant in over twenty years of teaching.

Chapter 6, Wednesday, March 21: The school superintendent, Dr. Albert Seymour, sends out a memo reminding teachers and administrators that citizens will be voting on the proposed school district...