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Adventures with Waffles
Last updated Sunday, November 15, 2020
Author: Maria Parr
Illustrator: Kate Forrester
Date of Publication: 2015
ISBN: 0763672815
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2020
Synopsis:
Next-door neighbors in a small Norwegian town share mishaps and mischief. Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again.
| Note to readers: |
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This book is set in Norway and is translated from the Norwegian language.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What do you and your friends do when you have free time?
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What adventures have you had with your friends? Is it ever hard to say that you would like to do something else?
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What are some adventures you want to have with your friends?
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Where is Norway? What is different about the life of these two kids because they are in Norway?
Vocabulary
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Haddock - A type of saltwater fish, closer to the cod.
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Wispy - fin; thin;feathery
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Midsummer - The celebration of the summer solstice; the day with the longest period of sunlight.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What did Trille and Lena do that was so dangerous? What should they have done?
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Have you ever tried an idea that sounded amazing when you thought of it but it didn't end the way you were thinking?
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Design your own waffles, with whatever ingredients, toppings, or flavors you would like.
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Show us: ask the kids to show something that a character from the book could use. Volunteers should model this with something from their house.
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Animal, Place, or Thing: Each player gets a letter and they have one minute to think of and say a Name, Animal, Place, or Thing starting with that letter. they can type their answers in chat, go around the room until you've done the alphabet.
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Check our craft ideas on Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/june-2020-friendship-and-fun/
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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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