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Back to the Future: The Classic Illustrated Storybook
Last updated Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Author: Kim Smith
Date of Publication: 2018
ISBN: 1683690230
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2024
Synopsis:
More than 35 years after its theatrical debut, Back to the Future remains a perennial favorite in classrooms and at family movie nights across the country. This story illustrated by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film through fun and kid-friendly illustrations. Follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a mad scientist companion, and a lightning-fueled finale, this is the perfect book for kids, parents, and anyone looking to go back in time.
| Note to readers: |
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This book is based on the movie of the same title. It might be fun to show the kids some of the scenes from the movie, especially the one where the car first travels, the lightning storm and travel back and the difference between the town in the two time periods.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What are your plans for 2024?
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Have you ever invented anything?
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Do you enjoy science? What has been your favorite science project?
Vocabulary:
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Preserve: To keep something in its original form.
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Invention: A creation or design that has not existed before.
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Courage: The ability to do something that scares you
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Interfere: To prevent from continuing.
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Gigawatt: A unit of electric power equal to one billion watts.
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Watts: A unit to measure the rate of energy transfer.
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Harness: To control or make use of resources to produce energy.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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If you went back in time, what would you say to your parents?
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What are the differences between Hill Valley between 1955 and 1985?
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How would you make the car go fast enough to time travel?
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What else could power the time machine besides lightning? (Light bulbs are 60-100 watts! You need a BILLION!)
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Who would you ask for help if you were lost in time?
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Which time would you travel to if you could and why?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Write a letter to your future self.
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Make a rocket and learn about your propulsion. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/make-a-straw-rocket/
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Make a paper plane
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Make a clock: https://lingobuddies.fun/blog-posts/paper-plate-clock-craft-for-kids/
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| Special activities: |
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Have a contest to see whose rocket goes the furthest!
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Talk about what things were like when you were the same age as your reading group.
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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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