Symbolism Tracker

Students track recurring symbols such as sunflowers, doves, stones, and seeds recording their meaning and evolution.

Tracking Theo’s Emotions

Students maintain an emotion chart tracking Theo’s feelings. For each entry, students identify a specific event and explain how it impacts Theo emotionally.

Main Idea Tracking

Periodically ask students what the book is mostly teaching about friendship. Record key ideas on chart paper.

Kind Actions Spotting

Have students listen for examples of kind or caring actions. Pause and name these actions, reinforcing positive social behaviors.

Text-to-Self Connections

Invite students to share if they have ever had a similar experience to the one shown in the story. Allow students to share verbally or with a partner.