by boot | Oct 1, 2025
When the text mentions philosophers (ex. Greek myths of hope), hold a Socratic seminar and ask: Is hope always good? Can it ever be harmful?
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Students create a Hope Tracker chart while reading and include answers to the following questions: Who shows hope? What actions do they take? What outcomes follow?
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Create a chart of Emma’s actions throughout the story. Track how she grows in understanding and kindness.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Identify passages that describe the forest, snow and sounds. Discuss how these help set the mood of the story.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Encourage students to ask “I wonder” questions as the story progresses. For example, “I wonder why Margaret doesn’t want to stay at the shelter?”
