Grade 2 – Author Study, Kevin Henkes

 

Students will read at five different Kevin Henkes books - Chrysanthemum, Wemberly Worried, Chester's Way, Sheila Rya the Brave, and A Weekend with Wendell. Students will practice using their schema to make connections to themselves, between the books, and to the world. They will also practice identifying the major themes and lessons that occur in Kevin Henkes' books.

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Grade 3 – Author Study, Patricia Palacco

 

Student will read The Keeping Quilt and Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco and analyze the idea of tradition and family. They will discuss and elaborate on the main ideas, compare and contrast the characters and plots, and practice providing evidence from the texts. They will engage in comprehension questions, learn new vocabulary, and create and present storyboards of their own family traditions.

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Grade 4&5 – Novel Study, Wonder by R.J. Pallacio

 

Students will analyze power and perspective as they read Wonder by R.J. Pallacio and follow the path of the different characters. They will craft reading responses that reflect a deeper understanding of the text as well as the pressures and forces being exerted on the main character, the roles being played by minor characters, and the lessons being learned throughout the text.