by boot | Mar 12, 2025
The text of Bright Sky, Starry City often verges on poetry. The words have a distinct rhythm when read aloud and the author uses figurative language to tell the story and how Phoebe is feeling. As a class, come together and read the book aloud. Have students raise...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
The words and illustrations in a picture book work together to tell a story. As a class, reread the story and closely examine the illustrations. Discuss how the different elements of Bright Sky, Starry City work together. What information do students get from the...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Have students “think-pair-share” — think about the following questions, pair with another student and share information. Who are the main characters? What is the story about? What is the main problem? What is the solution? What is the theme or “big idea” of this book?...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Ask students to pretend they are journalists and have been asked to write a newspaper story about a caravan traveling from El Salvador to Tijuana. Many parts of the book are in the first person and can serve as quotations a reporter might gather from interviews;...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
With help from an adult, students may also wish to try making papusas, the savory flatbread treat from El Salvador mentioned in the book (a simple recipe with ample pictures may be found here: https://bit.ly/2VchD1Q).
