Nutmeg Book Award 2007 Nominees Grades 4 - 6. Nutmeg Grades 4 - 6 Becoming Naomi Leon Becoming Naomi...

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Nutmeg Grades 4 - 6Nutmeg Grades 4 - 6

Becoming Naomi Becoming Naomi LeonLeon

By Pam Munoz RyanBy Pam Munoz Ryan

AR: 5.4AR: 5.4 Lexile: 830Lexile: 830 Follett: RL 6.8 IL 5-8Follett: RL 6.8 IL 5-8 RC 5,11RC 5,11


The Boy Who The Boy Who Saved BaseballSaved Baseball

By John RitterBy John Ritter

AR: 4.4AR: 4.4 Lexile: 660Lexile: 660 Follett: RL: 6.5 IL: Follett: RL: 6.5 IL:

5-85-8 RC 5,11RC 5,11


Brainboy and the Brainboy and the DeathmasterDeathmaster

By Tor SeidlerBy Tor Seidler

AR: 4.9AR: 4.9 Lexile: 770Lexile: 770 Follett RL: 6.4 IL: 3-Follett RL: 6.4 IL: 3-

66 RC: 5.2,14RC: 5.2,14


Gifts from the SeaGifts from the Sea By Natalie Kinsey-By Natalie Kinsey-

WarnockWarnock

AR: 5.3AR: 5.3 Lexile: 990Lexile: 990 Follett RL: 6 IL: 3-6Follett RL: 6 IL: 3-6 RC: 6.8,7RC: 6.8,7


Granny Torrelli Granny Torrelli Makes SoupMakes Soup

By Sharon CreechBy Sharon Creech


66 RC: 4.5,6RC: 4.5,6


Half and HalfHalf and Half By Lensey NamiokaBy Lensey Namioka

AR: 5.0AR: 5.0 Lexile: n/aLexile: n/a Follett RL: 5 IL: 3-6Follett RL: 5 IL: 3-6 RC: n/aRC: n/a


Kensuke’s KingdomKensuke’s Kingdom By Michael By Michael

MorpurgoMorpurgo


66 RC: 4.8,8RC: 4.8,8


Macaroni BoyMacaroni Boy By Katherine AyresBy Katherine Ayres

AR: 4.7AR: 4.7 Lexile: 700Lexile: 700 Follett RL: 6 IL: 5-8Follett RL: 6 IL: 5-8 RC: 4.9,10RC: 4.9,10


Thunder from the Thunder from the SeaSea

By Joan Hiatt HarlowBy Joan Hiatt Harlow


88 RC: 5.1,11RC: 5.1,11


The WarriorsThe Warriors By Joseph BruchacBy Joseph Bruchac


88 RC: 5.1,7RC: 5.1,7

Becoming Naomi LeonBecoming Naomi Leon Website: Website: http://http://www.pammunozryan.comwww.pammunozryan.com// Resource Guide: Resource Guide:

http://www.pammunozryan.com/naomi.htmlhttp://www.pammunozryan.com/naomi.html

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: Here Today by Ann MartinHere Today by Ann Martin Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz RyanEsperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Snap by Alison McGheeSnap by Alison McGhee Anna Casey’s Place in the World by Adrian Anna Casey’s Place in the World by Adrian

FogelinFogelin Any Small Goodness by Tony JohnstonAny Small Goodness by Tony Johnston Cougar Canyon by Lucy BledsoeCougar Canyon by Lucy Bledsoe

Becoming Naomi LeonBecoming Naomi Leon Snacks: coconut ice cream (or any!), hot chocolate, orange drinks, quesillos, Snacks: coconut ice cream (or any!), hot chocolate, orange drinks, quesillos, Activities: Activities:

– Plan a display of student collections in the classroom or library. Allow students to show off their artwork or items Plan a display of student collections in the classroom or library. Allow students to show off their artwork or items they collect.they collect.

– Have each student collect a fabulous word. Have other students try to guess what the words mean.Have each student collect a fabulous word. Have other students try to guess what the words mean.– Play Wheel of Fortune!Play Wheel of Fortune!– Trace Naomi’s route to Oaxaca. Find out about places in Mexico along their journey.Trace Naomi’s route to Oaxaca. Find out about places in Mexico along their journey.– Have a Mexican cooking class. Share tasty treats and recipes.Have a Mexican cooking class. Share tasty treats and recipes.

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions 1. What is Naomi’s full name?1. What is Naomi’s full name? 2. What game show do Gram and Fabiola watch every night? 2. What game show do Gram and Fabiola watch every night? 3. What gift does Owen ask Skyla for?3. What gift does Owen ask Skyla for? 4. On what objects do Naomi and the others carve in Mexico?4. On what objects do Naomi and the others carve in Mexico? 5. What is the name of Naomi’s school librarian?5. What is the name of Naomi’s school librarian?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion 1. What are the things Naomi likes about her mother? Doesn’t like?1. What are the things Naomi likes about her mother? Doesn’t like? 2. Why do you think Owen needs to wear tape?2. Why do you think Owen needs to wear tape? 3. What are some of Naomi’s lists? What do they tell us about the way she sees things?3. What are some of Naomi’s lists? What do they tell us about the way she sees things? 4. Why do you think it’s difficult for Naomi to talk loud?4. Why do you think it’s difficult for Naomi to talk loud? 5. Naomi’s family are all carvers. Does your family have any traditions that are as important to you?5. Naomi’s family are all carvers. Does your family have any traditions that are as important to you?

The Boy Who Saved The Boy Who Saved BaseballBaseball

Author’s Page for the book: Author’s Page for the book: http://http://www.johnhritter.com/TBWSBpage.shtwww.johnhritter.com/TBWSBpage.sht

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: Baseball card series by Dan GutmanBaseball card series by Dan Gutman The Gorillas of Gill Park by Amy GordonThe Gorillas of Gill Park by Amy Gordon Throwing Smoke by Bruce BrooksThrowing Smoke by Bruce Brooks The Journal of Biddy Owens; The Negro Leagues by W alter Dean MyersThe Journal of Biddy Owens; The Negro Leagues by W alter Dean Myers Some Kind of Pride by Maria TestaSome Kind of Pride by Maria Testa Strike Two by Amy Goldman KossStrike Two by Amy Goldman Koss

Excellent Non Fiction:Excellent Non Fiction: Ballpark : the story of America's baseball fields by Lynn CurleeBallpark : the story of America's baseball fields by Lynn Curlee Mighty Jackie : the strike-out queen / Marissa Moss Mighty Jackie : the strike-out queen / Marissa Moss Baseball's boneheads, bad boys & just plain crazy guys / George SullivanBaseball's boneheads, bad boys & just plain crazy guys / George Sullivan Promises to keep : how Jackie Robinson changed America / Sharon RobinsonPromises to keep : how Jackie Robinson changed America / Sharon Robinson Casey at the bat : a ballad of the republic sung in the year 1888 by Ernest L. ThayerCasey at the bat : a ballad of the republic sung in the year 1888 by Ernest L. Thayer The hidden language of baseball : how signs and sign-stealing have influenced the course of our national The hidden language of baseball : how signs and sign-stealing have influenced the course of our national

pastime / Paul Dicksonpastime / Paul Dickson Baseball for everyone : stories from the great game / by Janet Wyman ColemanBaseball for everyone : stories from the great game / by Janet Wyman Coleman

The Boy Who Saved The Boy Who Saved BaseballBaseball

Snacks:Snacks: Baseball cookies (icing for the Baseball cookies (icing for the stitching); burritos, tacos, orangesstitching); burritos, tacos, oranges

Activities:Activities:– Play baseball with the Nutmeg titles. Play baseball with the Nutmeg titles.

For each question a child answers For each question a child answers correctly, they can advance one base; correctly, they can advance one base; to steal bases or for doubles, ask multi-to steal bases or for doubles, ask multi-part questions. Incorrect answers are part questions. Incorrect answers are strikes/outs.strikes/outs.

– Research favorite players and teams; Research favorite players and teams; make baseball cards for them or for make baseball cards for them or for yourself! Hang them up around the yourself! Hang them up around the room.room.

– Play Monopoly – cover the board with Play Monopoly – cover the board with buildings in your town. Make up your buildings in your town. Make up your own chance cards with events unique own chance cards with events unique to your town (rain causes leaks lose to your town (rain causes leaks lose $100! School carnival – collect $200)$100! School carnival – collect $200)

– Learn about baseball statistics. Figure Learn about baseball statistics. Figure out RBIs, HRs, Batting Averages, out RBIs, HRs, Batting Averages, ERA (Earned Run Average) for ERA (Earned Run Average) for players (real or imagined). Graph players (real or imagined). Graph players’ progress through the season.players’ progress through the season.

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. What is about to happen in Dillontown as the book 1. What is about to happen in Dillontown as the book begins?begins?2. What announcement does Doc make that surprises 2. What announcement does Doc make that surprises everyone in town?everyone in town?3. Who are the players on the Wildcats?3. Who are the players on the Wildcats?4. What do we learn about the Wildcats’ new coach?4. What do we learn about the Wildcats’ new coach?5. What are some of the practice exercises the Wildcats use 5. What are some of the practice exercises the Wildcats use to prepare for the big game?to prepare for the big game?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. Like others in town, Tom’s mother and father disagree 1. Like others in town, Tom’s mother and father disagree about the proposed changes to Dillontown. Describe their about the proposed changes to Dillontown. Describe their differing feelings, and tell which you agree with and why.differing feelings, and tell which you agree with and why.2. Cruz accuses the developers of being like the first settlers 2. Cruz accuses the developers of being like the first settlers in America, wanting to remove the local peoples from the in America, wanting to remove the local peoples from the land. Explain what you think he means by that statement.land. Explain what you think he means by that statement.3. Tom tells Doc his opinion, and big things start to happen 3. Tom tells Doc his opinion, and big things start to happen in Dillontown. Can you think of other examples of small in Dillontown. Can you think of other examples of small actions that lead to big changes? You can pick examples actions that lead to big changes? You can pick examples from your own life, your state, or even history. from your own life, your state, or even history. 4. Does Tom learn anything new or change because of the 4. Does Tom learn anything new or change because of the events of this eventful week? How?events of this eventful week? How?5. Who is the most influential person in this book? Why?5. Who is the most influential person in this book? Why?


Publisher’s Page: Publisher’s Page: www.torseidler.comwww.torseidler.com

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: The Power of Un by Nancy EtchemendyThe Power of Un by Nancy Etchemendy Beatnik rutabagas from beyond the stars by Quentin Beatnik rutabagas from beyond the stars by Quentin

Dodd.Dodd. Virtual reality by Lisa Yount.Virtual reality by Lisa Yount. Corrector Yui (graphic novels) by Keiko OkamotoCorrector Yui (graphic novels) by Keiko Okamoto Pendragon Series by DJ MacHalePendragon Series by DJ MacHale


Snacks: Silver Dollar Pancakes; Pastries, Any (Fake) Chemical ConcoctionSnacks: Silver Dollar Pancakes; Pastries, Any (Fake) Chemical Concoction Activities:Activities:

– Look at some objects under a microscope. Are you surprised by what you see?Look at some objects under a microscope. Are you surprised by what you see?– Create plans or drawings for a new invention – share your idea with the class. Build it if you can.Create plans or drawings for a new invention – share your idea with the class. Build it if you can.– Mazes – Really fun alternative – have a class trip to a corn maze.Mazes – Really fun alternative – have a class trip to a corn maze.– Learn to put up a tent; ask an expert to visit and talk about rock climbing techniquesLearn to put up a tent; ask an expert to visit and talk about rock climbing techniques– Write Science Fiction stories and share them with each other. Write Science Fiction stories and share them with each other.

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions 1. How do Darryl and BJ meet?1. How do Darryl and BJ meet? 2. Who is Boris looking for?2. Who is Boris looking for? 3. Who buys Mrs. Grimsley a Mercedes?3. Who buys Mrs. Grimsley a Mercedes? 4. What does Nina bring out of Paradise Labs when she leaves?4. What does Nina bring out of Paradise Labs when she leaves? 5. What does BANATW stand for?5. What does BANATW stand for?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion 1. Do you think Mr. Masterly is a good scientist? Why? 1. Do you think Mr. Masterly is a good scientist? Why? 2. How do Boris and BJ make a good team? Describe some of the things they manage to find out or accomplish together. 2. How do Boris and BJ make a good team? Describe some of the things they manage to find out or accomplish together. 3. Some of the kids fall apart when they stop taking their vitamin pills. Why does this happen?3. Some of the kids fall apart when they stop taking their vitamin pills. Why does this happen? 4. Are there any parts of the story that you thought weren’t realistic? Did you still enjoy the book?4. Are there any parts of the story that you thought weren’t realistic? Did you still enjoy the book? 5. What was your favorite gadget at Paradise Lab?5. What was your favorite gadget at Paradise Lab?

Gifts from the SeaGifts from the Sea

Read-alikesRead-alikes Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes (Maine story)Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes (Maine story) Walk Across the Sea by Susan FletcherWalk Across the Sea by Susan Fletcher The Wanderer by Sharon CreechThe Wanderer by Sharon Creech Charlotte’s Rose by AE CannonCharlotte’s Rose by AE Cannon Prairie Whispers by Frances ArringtonPrairie Whispers by Frances Arrington The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whittaker by Cynthia DeFeliceThe Apprenticeship of Lucas Whittaker by Cynthia DeFelice Peppermints in the Parlor by Barbara WallacePeppermints in the Parlor by Barbara Wallace Bo & Mzzz Mad by Sid FleischmanBo & Mzzz Mad by Sid Fleischman Dave at Night by Gail Carson LevineDave at Night by Gail Carson Levine

Gifts from the SeaGifts from the Sea Snacks:Snacks: Apple pie, taffy, oatmeal gingerbread, black bun fruitcake Apple pie, taffy, oatmeal gingerbread, black bun fruitcake Activities: Activities:

– String dried apples or seashells like Aquila for decorationString dried apples or seashells like Aquila for decoration– Research and carry out some bird watchingResearch and carry out some bird watching– Learn about seals and selkiesLearn about seals and selkies– Listen to some fiddle music; learn some Irish jigs or reelsListen to some fiddle music; learn some Irish jigs or reels

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions 1. What does Cecelia’s name mean?1. What does Cecelia’s name mean? 2. In what state does the book take place?2. In what state does the book take place? 3. Where is Margaret from?3. Where is Margaret from? 4. What animal helps Cecelia and Aquila on their trip in the boat?4. What animal helps Cecelia and Aquila on their trip in the boat? 5. What does Papa pick for Margaret?5. What does Papa pick for Margaret?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion 1. Whom do you think is Celia’s true family; Aquila or Margaret? Why?1. Whom do you think is Celia’s true family; Aquila or Margaret? Why? 2. What things would you enjoy most and what things would you miss most about living on an island?2. What things would you enjoy most and what things would you miss most about living on an island? 3. Do you think Aquila’s life is lonely? Why or why not?3. Do you think Aquila’s life is lonely? Why or why not? 4. Do you believe the seals saved Celia and Margaret? 4. Do you believe the seals saved Celia and Margaret? 5. Aquila seems to love Margaret and hate her at the same time. Why do you think she feels this way?5. Aquila seems to love Margaret and hate her at the same time. Why do you think she feels this way?

Granny Torrelli Makes SoupGranny Torrelli Makes Soup Website: Website: http://http://www.sharoncreech.com/index.htmlwww.sharoncreech.com/index.html

Harper Collins Reading Guide: Harper Collins Reading Guide: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbnhttp://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060292903&tc==0060292903&tc=rgrg

Suggested Fiction TitlesSuggested Fiction Titles

Quit It by Marcia ByalickQuit It by Marcia ByalickThe Key Collection by Andrea ChengThe Key Collection by Andrea ChengA Long Way from Chicago by Richard PeckA Long Way from Chicago by Richard PeckMountain Pose by Nancy Hope Wilson Mountain Pose by Nancy Hope Wilson My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis HoltMy Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis HoltThe Ocean Within by VM CaldwellThe Ocean Within by VM CaldwellSun and Spoon by Kevin HenkesSun and Spoon by Kevin Henkes

Suggested Non Fiction TitlesSuggested Non Fiction Titles Honest pretzels : and 64 other amazing recipes for cooks ages 8 & up by Mollie Katzen Honest pretzels : and 64 other amazing recipes for cooks ages 8 & up by Mollie Katzen The Young Chef’s Italian Cookbook by Rosalba GioffreThe Young Chef’s Italian Cookbook by Rosalba Gioffre Emeril’s There’s a Chef in My Soup: Recipes for the Kid in Everyone by Emeril LagasseEmeril’s There’s a Chef in My Soup: Recipes for the Kid in Everyone by Emeril Lagasse Blue Moon Soup by Gary GossBlue Moon Soup by Gary Goss

Granny Torrelli Makes SoupGranny Torrelli Makes Soup Snacks: soup (of course!), Snacks: soup (of course!),

orange salad or oranges; orange salad or oranges; pasta; Italian bread; liquid pasta; Italian bread; liquid lunchlunch

Activities:Activities:– Research recipes and cook Research recipes and cook

a few favorites; play fun a few favorites; play fun music while you’re music while you’re cooking.cooking.

– Learn some or all of the Learn some or all of the Braille alphabet; practice Braille alphabet; practice sending messages to each sending messages to each other.other.

– Find out about guide Find out about guide dogs; have a local guide dogs; have a local guide dog trainer visit the classdog trainer visit the class

– Learn some Italian words Learn some Italian words to say to each otherto say to each other

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. Why are Bailey and Rosie fighting?1. Why are Bailey and Rosie fighting?2. What is Granny Torrelli’s favorite saying and what 2. What is Granny Torrelli’s favorite saying and what does it mean?does it mean?3. Why did Rosie want to learn Braille and why is Bailey 3. Why did Rosie want to learn Braille and why is Bailey so upset that she can?so upset that she can?4. Who moves into the neighborhood that Rosie doesn’t 4. Who moves into the neighborhood that Rosie doesn’t like?like?5. What story does Granny Torrelli tell to make Rosie 5. What story does Granny Torrelli tell to make Rosie feel better about Janine? feel better about Janine?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. Does Granny Torrelli use any tricks in her 1. Does Granny Torrelli use any tricks in her conversations with Rosie? Why do you think she does? conversations with Rosie? Why do you think she does? 2. Why does so much of this story take place in the 2. Why does so much of this story take place in the kitchen?kitchen?3. What does Bailey learn at the end of the story?3. What does Bailey learn at the end of the story?4. What do you think Granny wants to tell Rosie and 4. What do you think Granny wants to tell Rosie and Bailey when she tells the stories of Pardo and Violetta?Bailey when she tells the stories of Pardo and Violetta?5. Do you think Granny Torrelli is stubborn (as she says) 5. Do you think Granny Torrelli is stubborn (as she says) or patient and good as Rosie thinks?or patient and good as Rosie thinks?

Half and HalfHalf and Half Author website: Author website: http://http://www.lensey.com/home.htmlwww.lensey.com/home.html

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: Adaline Falling Star by Mary Pope OsborneAdaline Falling Star by Mary Pope Osborne Enchanted Runner by Kimberley Griffiths LittleEnchanted Runner by Kimberley Griffiths Little The Land by Mildred TaylorThe Land by Mildred Taylor

Valley of the Moon by Sherry Garland (Dear America)Valley of the Moon by Sherry Garland (Dear America) Aleutian Sparrow by Karen HesseAleutian Sparrow by Karen Hesse

The Haunting of Granite Falls by Eva IbbotsonThe Haunting of Granite Falls by Eva Ibbotson Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa YeeMillicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa Yee Pure Dead Magic by Deb GlioriPure Dead Magic by Deb Gliori Chinese Cinderella : the true story of an unwanted daughter by Adeline Chinese Cinderella : the true story of an unwanted daughter by Adeline

Yen Mah.Yen Mah. Child of the Owl by Lawrence YepChild of the Owl by Lawrence Yep Honeysuckle House by Andrea ChengHoneysuckle House by Andrea Cheng

Half and HalfHalf and Half Snacks: Scones, Any Chinese or Scottish foodsSnacks: Scones, Any Chinese or Scottish foods Activities: Activities:

– Learn some Scottish dancing!Learn some Scottish dancing!– Learn some Kung Fu!Learn some Kung Fu!– Research and tell some Scottish or Chinese stories (Dress up if possible)Research and tell some Scottish or Chinese stories (Dress up if possible)– Create your own books and illustrate them Create your own books and illustrate them

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions 1. What does Fiona call her father’s mother?1. What does Fiona call her father’s mother? 2. Why does Fiona have trouble filling out her rec. center form? 2. Why does Fiona have trouble filling out her rec. center form? 3. What two activities conflict for Fiona at the folk festival?3. What two activities conflict for Fiona at the folk festival? 4. What nationalities are Fiona’s mother and father?4. What nationalities are Fiona’s mother and father? 5. Why did Fiona’s brother start taking kung fu?5. Why did Fiona’s brother start taking kung fu?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion 1. Why do you think Fiona finds it so hard to choose between her father’s talk and her 1. Why do you think Fiona finds it so hard to choose between her father’s talk and her

Scottish dancing performance? Which would you choose to do?Scottish dancing performance? Which would you choose to do? 2. Why do you think Fiona’s brother doesn’t want to be a Scottish dancer?2. Why do you think Fiona’s brother doesn’t want to be a Scottish dancer? 3. What nationality are you? Do you cook any special foods or enjoy any special customs?3. What nationality are you? Do you cook any special foods or enjoy any special customs? 4. Do you think it’s easy or hard to live in America and have parents from other countries?4. Do you think it’s easy or hard to live in America and have parents from other countries? 5. What has Fiona learned that makes it easier for her to be both Scottish and Chinese?5. What has Fiona learned that makes it easier for her to be both Scottish and Chinese?

Kensuke’s KingdomKensuke’s Kingdom

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: Abel’s Island by William SteigAbel’s Island by William Steig Island (series) by Gordon KormanIsland (series) by Gordon Korman Flight of the Fisherbird by Nora MartinFlight of the Fisherbird by Nora Martin Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’DellIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Island of the Aunts by Eva IbbotsonIsland of the Aunts by Eva Ibbotson Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave BarryPeter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry The Wanderer by Sharon CreechThe Wanderer by Sharon Creech

Kensuke’s KingdomKensuke’s Kingdom Snacks:Snacks: crackers (the English kind crackers (the English kind

with a prize inside), bananas, tropical with a prize inside), bananas, tropical fruits, rations (be creative!)fruits, rations (be creative!)

Activities: Activities: – Practice survival skills; learn how Practice survival skills; learn how

to use a compass, tie knots and to use a compass, tie knots and design a well made fire (lighting it design a well made fire (lighting it optional!) Have an expert visit optional!) Have an expert visit (Boy/Girl Scout leader) if possible(Boy/Girl Scout leader) if possible

– Learn about the weather; find out Learn about the weather; find out what clouds can tell us about the what clouds can tell us about the weatherweather

– Find out about Japanese painting Find out about Japanese painting – try some if possible – try some if possible

– Learn a few words in JapaneseLearn a few words in Japanese– Make a map of the air and sea Make a map of the air and sea

battles in the Pacific during battles in the Pacific during WWII. Mark each with its date WWII. Mark each with its date and other relevant information. and other relevant information.

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. Tell how Michael’s family decided to make 1. Tell how Michael’s family decided to make their trip.their trip.2. What creatures did Kensuke protect on the 2. What creatures did Kensuke protect on the island?island?3. How did Michael become ill?3. How did Michael become ill?4. What is the name of Michael’s family’s boat?4. What is the name of Michael’s family’s boat?5. What sport did Michael play? 5. What sport did Michael play?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. What person would you most want to be with 1. What person would you most want to be with on a deserted island? Why? on a deserted island? Why? 2. What items would you most want if you were 2. What items would you most want if you were stranded on an island?stranded on an island?3. What do you think of Kensuke’s decision not 3. What do you think of Kensuke’s decision not to allow Michael to leave?to allow Michael to leave?4. Why did Kensuke never want to leave the 4. Why did Kensuke never want to leave the island?island?5. Did Michael change by the end of the book? 5. Did Michael change by the end of the book?

Macaroni BoyMacaroni Boy

Read-alikes:Read-alikes: Six days in October : the stock market crash of Six days in October : the stock market crash of

1929 by Karen Blumenthal.1929 by Karen Blumenthal. Dust by Arthur SladeDust by Arthur Slade Franklin D. Roosevelt : letters from a mill town girl Franklin D. Roosevelt : letters from a mill town girl

by Elizabeth Winthrop.by Elizabeth Winthrop. Hannah Divided by Adele GriffinHannah Divided by Adele Griffin Saving Grace by Priscilla CummingsSaving Grace by Priscilla Cummings The ghost and Mrs. Hobbs by Cynthia DeFeliceThe ghost and Mrs. Hobbs by Cynthia DeFelice Joshua’s Song by Joan Hiatt HarlowJoshua’s Song by Joan Hiatt Harlow

Macaroni BoyMacaroni Boy Snacks: Macaroni and Snacks: Macaroni and

cheese; ice cream/soda floats; cheese; ice cream/soda floats; applesauceapplesauce

Activities: Activities: – Learn about ratsLearn about rats– Write letters to President Write letters to President

Roosevelt telling him about the Roosevelt telling him about the Depression and making Depression and making suggestions for improvementssuggestions for improvements

– Run a canned goods drive and Run a canned goods drive and donate the proceeds to a donate the proceeds to a homeless shelterhomeless shelter

– Find out what different foods Find out what different foods cost in 1933; Play The Price is cost in 1933; Play The Price is Right and see if students can Right and see if students can guess what things cost now and guess what things cost now and what they cost then. what they cost then.

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. Name the members of Mike’s extended family1. Name the members of Mike’s extended family2. During what year did the story take place?2. During what year did the story take place?3. Tell something you know about the Great Depression3. Tell something you know about the Great Depression4. What was Mike’s job at the family warehouse?4. What was Mike’s job at the family warehouse?5. What pieces of information did Joseph receive from his 5. What pieces of information did Joseph receive from his father that helped the boys solve the mystery? father that helped the boys solve the mystery?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. Were Mike’s dad and his principal fair to Mike? 1. Were Mike’s dad and his principal fair to Mike? 2. What do you think of the ways Mike dealt with Andy 2. What do you think of the ways Mike dealt with Andy Simms?Simms?3. How do you think the Great Depression affected 3. How do you think the Great Depression affected families?families?4. Do you think it’s okay for Mike to use Old Sneaky as a 4. Do you think it’s okay for Mike to use Old Sneaky as a ‘guinea pig’ for the poison?‘guinea pig’ for the poison?5. Find out about the CCC; what were its accomplishments 5. Find out about the CCC; what were its accomplishments during the Depression?during the Depression?

Thunder from the SeaThunder from the Sea

Readalikes:Readalikes: Star in the Storm by Joan Hiatt HarlowStar in the Storm by Joan Hiatt Harlow Hugger to the rescue by Dorothy Hinshaw Hugger to the rescue by Dorothy Hinshaw

PatentPatent Rescue dogs by Judith Janda PresnallRescue dogs by Judith Janda Presnall Notes from a Liar and Her Dog by Gennifer Notes from a Liar and Her Dog by Gennifer

CholdenkoCholdenko Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamilloBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo When Mack Came Back by Brad StricklandWhen Mack Came Back by Brad Strickland

Thunder from the SeaThunder from the Sea Snacks: goldfish, molasses buns, Snacks: goldfish, molasses buns,

biscuits with blackberry jam, biscuits with blackberry jam, Activities: Activities:

– Find out about tidal waves; what Find out about tidal waves; what causes them and what are some causes them and what are some famous ones? Create a brochure to famous ones? Create a brochure to help people prepare for tidal help people prepare for tidal waves/floodingwaves/flooding

– Find out about Newfoundland; send Find out about Newfoundland; send postcards to friends telling them postcards to friends telling them about the islandabout the island

– Research dogs and tidal waves; find Research dogs and tidal waves; find out how animals may have special out how animals may have special senses to help them detect tidal senses to help them detect tidal waves early.waves early.

– Encourage everyone in school to Encourage everyone in school to have ID tags for their pets; Partner have ID tags for their pets; Partner with a local vet or petstore to order with a local vet or petstore to order the tags. the tags.

– Practice some jannie talk of your Practice some jannie talk of your own!own!

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. How did Tom find his dog?1. How did Tom find his dog?2. Where and when does the story take place?2. Where and when does the story take place?3. Whom does Tom teach to read?3. Whom does Tom teach to read?4. What spelling mistake does Bert make that gets Tom 4. What spelling mistake does Bert make that gets Tom laughing?laughing?5. What object of Tom’s does Bert damage in their fight?5. What object of Tom’s does Bert damage in their fight?

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. Discuss how Bert changes over the course of the novel.1. Discuss how Bert changes over the course of the novel.2. Is reading be an important skill, even in a fishing village 2. Is reading be an important skill, even in a fishing village like Tom’s where everyone makes a living at sea?like Tom’s where everyone makes a living at sea?3. Tom is adopted from an orphanage; from the novel, 3. Tom is adopted from an orphanage; from the novel, what does Tom want from his new life? Do these seem to what does Tom want from his new life? Do these seem to be important needs?be important needs?4. Tom has several worries about belonging in his new life 4. Tom has several worries about belonging in his new life and family. What are they, and do you think they are and family. What are they, and do you think they are important? Can you think of anything that kids today important? Can you think of anything that kids today worry about in their own families?worry about in their own families?5. Tom experiences an earthquake, a tidal wave, and a 5. Tom experiences an earthquake, a tidal wave, and a blizzard in the story. What advice or items seem to be blizzard in the story. What advice or items seem to be most important to Tom’s survival? Do you have any most important to Tom’s survival? Do you have any advice to give Tom to help him through the story?advice to give Tom to help him through the story?

The WarriorsThe WarriorsRead-alikes:Read-alikes:

Sports Stories:Sports Stories: Million Dollar series by Dan GutmanMillion Dollar series by Dan Gutman Throwing Smoke by Bruce BrooksThrowing Smoke by Bruce Brooks Travel Team by Mike Lupica (for older)Travel Team by Mike Lupica (for older) The Gorillas of Gill Park by Amy GordonThe Gorillas of Gill Park by Amy Gordon Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa YeeMillicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa Yee Yours truly, Skye O'Shea by Megan Shull.Yours truly, Skye O'Shea by Megan Shull. Rosie in Chicago : play ball! by Carol MatasRosie in Chicago : play ball! by Carol Matas Summerland by Michael ChabonSummerland by Michael Chabon

Boarding School Stories:Boarding School Stories: My Life as a Boarding School Brat by Amy GordonMy Life as a Boarding School Brat by Amy Gordon

Peppermints in the Parlor by Barbara WallacePeppermints in the Parlor by Barbara Wallace The Education of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel FrederickThe Education of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel Frederick Charlie Bone series by Jenny NimmoCharlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo The Austere Academy by Lemony SnicketThe Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket Witch Week by Diana Wynne JonesWitch Week by Diana Wynne Jones

Native American Reads:Native American Reads: Heart of a Chief by Joseph BruchacHeart of a Chief by Joseph Bruchac Charlie’s Raven by Jean Craighead GeorgeCharlie’s Raven by Jean Craighead George Code Talkers by Joseph BruchacCode Talkers by Joseph Bruchac

The WarriorsThe Warriors Snacks: corn soup, fry breadSnacks: corn soup, fry bread Activities:Activities:

– Research the history of lacrosse; Research the history of lacrosse; find out the rules of the game find out the rules of the game and, if possible, play a few and, if possible, play a few games. Invite the PE teacher or games. Invite the PE teacher or local lacrosse player to talk to local lacrosse player to talk to students about the game.students about the game.

– Design team jerseys; have each Design team jerseys; have each student design a jersey with student design a jersey with colors, team name and number.colors, team name and number.

– Research other Native American Research other Native American games; Divide into teams and games; Divide into teams and play a few together.play a few together.

– Be storytellers; encourage Be storytellers; encourage children to tell their own family children to tell their own family stories or research folktales to stories or research folktales to tell to their classroom, to tell to their classroom, to younger children, or to parents. younger children, or to parents. (This has been a great (This has been a great experience in several schools!)experience in several schools!)

5 Fact Questions5 Fact Questions1. To what native American tribe does Jake 1. To what native American tribe does Jake belong?belong?2. Where does Jake move with his mother?2. Where does Jake move with his mother?3. What do all the Warriors do after a game?3. What do all the Warriors do after a game?4. Why does Jake dislike his coach?4. Why does Jake dislike his coach?5. 5.

5 Questions for Discussion5 Questions for Discussion1. Why is Jake’s final lacrosse game successful? 1. Why is Jake’s final lacrosse game successful? 2. What advice or stories does Grampa Sky share 2. What advice or stories does Grampa Sky share with Jake that helps him? How does it help?with Jake that helps him? How does it help?3. How many of you play a sport? What makes a 3. How many of you play a sport? What makes a good coach? A less successful one?good coach? A less successful one?4. Describe Jake’s feelings toward his coach; 4. Describe Jake’s feelings toward his coach; how do they change as the story evolves?how do they change as the story evolves?5. Have you ever moved to a new place or started 5. Have you ever moved to a new place or started a new activity that you felt was challenging, even a new activity that you felt was challenging, even lonely? Give Jake some advice about doing lonely? Give Jake some advice about doing something new. something new.

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