This teacher's resource for Judy Blume's delightful story is composed of two different types of activities. The Think, Write, Create component offers chapter-by-chapter and whole-book open-ended activities based on the skills of Bloom's Taxonomy. The questions and prompts range in difficulty from the most basic to challenges for gifted students. The items are designed to spark divergent and speculative thinking, build vocabulary, and encourage student interaction with the story and its characters. Some require research and/or data collection. Others travel across the curriculum to bring math, social studies, science, music, art, etc. into play. Occasionally, an activity is included strictly for fun.
The seven writing graphic organizers are based on specific novel events or characters rather than a standard design. Some highlight elements of literature while others require the writer to apply personal experiences to the story and its characters. At times, the graphic organizers involve data collection, research, or imaginative role-playing.
Answer keys are included for those activities that require a specific answer.
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