Pioneers

The subtitle of this book is: โ€œThe Remarkable Pioneer of Plastics Recycling.โ€ What does it mean to be a pioneer? What does it mean in this context?

Discuss the Cover and Title

Before assigning the book to students to read, discuss the cover and the title. Use some of the following prompts to facilitate your discussion: What do you notice about the illustration on the front cover? Look closely at the illustration? Where is the boy standing?...

What Will this Book be About?

Without showing the book cover, read the title aloud to the class. What do students think the book will be about? How do they picture the cover in their imagination? Now show the cover to the students. What stands out to them? Is the setting on the cover different...