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Amazing Grace
Illustrator: Caroline Binch Date of Publication: ISBN: Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Date(s) Used: Mar. 2000 Synopsis:
Grace loves to act out her favorite stories, taking every part from Joan of Arc to Mowgli. But when her class learns that they will be doing Peter Pan, the other kids tell Grace she can't have the lead: Peter's neither black nor a girl. Fortunately, Nana and Ma have contagious confidence in Grace's ability, and at the tryouts the class also agrees that Grace is best.
Discussion topics: To be posted soon ... Craft ideas: To be posted soon ... *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book! |
