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You better hold onto your socks because this book is about to knock them right off! Students are sure to love Marcus Makes It Big’s texts, emojis and realistic, REAL-LIFE conflicts. The activities in this guide give students a chance to dive deep into some big feelings, as well as get creative and cultivate a classroom community. Students will be reading, writing, analyzing, creating, and laughing the whole way. Happy reading!
Thirteen-year-old Matthew is faced with the challenges of a worldwide pandemic. And he is home all. the. time., which sets in motion a journey through the past with his great-grandmother. What he learns exceeds any lesson he could have acquired in a classroom. Matthew is tasked with helping his hundred-year-old great-grandmother GG rummage through boxes of her packed away belongings. What begins as an annoying undertaking ends up as a twisty, turny, unimaginable, emotional journey through history. This educator guide helps teachers prepare their students for a deep dive into history by highlighting relevant historical and 21st century terminology, sharing resources to facilitate discussion, and offering activities that explore global and enduring themes.
Declan Taylor is riding high. His pitching helped the baseball team win state, and the future looks bright. But when an accident puts the future he imagined for himself in doubt, he finds himself heading down a rabbit hole that will change his life—and the lives of everyone around him—forever. This educator guide asks students to explore difficult and sometimes painful topics. This guide serves as a reflection tool to help them process, critically analyze, and understand the world around them. The guide empowers students to dive deep into language and universal themes, vibrant stories, and characters who are just as confused, flawed, and interesting as any real-life friend.
Woodson’s mastery of examining sophisticated topics through age-appropriate story-telling is inspiring. This author study guides educators through many of Woodson’s chosen techniques so students can analyze, evaluate and practice them in their own reading and writing.
This was a ridiculously fun educator guide to work on! Kevin Hart’s middle grade book is so funny and has so much heart (pun totally, absolutely intended). It’s gut bending and warm at the same time. This educator guide celebrates creativity and allows for ample opportunity for the young people in your classroom or in your life to shine. Check out the step-by-step movie-making adventure!