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A Different Pond
Last updated Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Author: Bao Phi
Illustrator: Thi Bui
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 1623708036
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2018
Synopsis:
A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.
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A quick read with lots of visuals.
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May be a sensitive topics toward some individuals.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Did anyone go on a trip with their parents? Where and what did you do?
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Looking at the cover of the book, what do you think the story is going to be about?
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Does anyone know what a pond is? Have you ever been to one?
Vocabulary
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Pond: Body of water that is small than a lake.
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Refugees: A person who is forced to leave their country to escape war.
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Minnows: Small freshwater fish.
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Callouses: Part of the skin that is exposed to friction. The hard part of the skin.
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Freckles: Small brownish spots on the skin.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Why do you think "dad" has to wake up early in the morning to fish?
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Is there an instance where you helped your parents? What did you do?
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Do you remember a moment where your family gathered for dinner? What did you guys eat?
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What do you think is the lesson for the story?
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| Special activities: |
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Play a game of charades with your dream jobs.
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Show and tell of your parents occupation.
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