by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
With students, research what creates the Northern Lights and look at pictures of them online. Ask students to share any experiences of seeing the Northern Lights.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
The author talks about “bright dancing lights.” Ask students: What is she referring to? How do you know?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
“Don’t fuss or grovel.” Ask students: What does this quote mean? What other words do you use to express these actions? When have you been told not to “fuss or grovel”? What are things you have to do that you don’t enjoy and that you might complain about? Create a list...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
Ask students the following questions and ask them to support their opinions. Why do you think there is so much stuff around that the author has to watch where she steps? (There are many people in the house and things get messy quickly when there are many people...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
There’s a lot of fun going on in the picture of the children in the house (consider displaying the picture on the whiteboard so students can see it well). Ask students: What are the children doing? What room of the house are they in, or can you tell? What evidence...
