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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World
Last updated Thursday, January 30, 2020
Author: Matt Lamothe
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 1452150184
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Feb. 2020
Synopsis:
Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia!
In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.
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There are some unique words and names from different languages that may be difficult to pronounce.
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Check out the glossary and map in back. You could also bring a map to show where each character in the story is from. You will want to refer to both the glossary and the map as you go through the book.
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What do you do every day?
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How many different countries can you name?
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What countries have you ever been to?
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What country do you and/or your family come from?
Vocabulary
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Use the glossary in the back of the book.
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Ethics - a subject encompassing honesty, sincerity, fairness, justice, equality
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Mining - process of extracting a valuable mineral from the Earth
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Sensei - "teacher" in Spanish
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Plantains - a starchier, less sweet variety of banana (platano in Spanish)
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Sage - an herb used in cooking, for stuffing a chicken or turkey
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Which activities do you share with each of the 7 kids?
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Would you like to eat any of the food the kids eat?
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Would you like to visit in any of these place?
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What do you call your teacher?
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What is different/similar about the things on this page?
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What do you eat for: breakfast, lunch, dinner?
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Do we all look at the same night sky?
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Discuss country culture differences.
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Discuss your family.
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| Craft ideas: |
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Create a mosaic Earth out of construction paper.
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Make a collage of your daily activities.
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Draw a family portrait.
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Draw what you ate for lunch yesterday. Which kid's lunch from the book is most like yours? Or breakfast?
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Make a Valentine's Day card (ideas on Pinterest board for February, labeled "All grades")
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Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/february-2020-people-places-around-the-world/
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*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!
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