Predictions

Make a prediction on what you think the book will be about.

What Does the Title Tell Us?

Ask students to explain what the title of the book means. Ask: What is anger? Record student responses on chart paper.

A Look at the Cover

What do you notice about the illustration on the front cover? Look closely at the girl. How do you think she feels? What makes you think that? Tell me more about why you think that.

Have a Party!

Jorge Argueta’s cooking poems are all about the fun of cooking and eating together. With your group of children, plan a special feast that might include some of the delicious foods found in these poems. You could make up your own holiday, based on something special to...

Holiday Foods

Food is an important part of many holidays and celebrations. Have the children in your group name some of their favorite holidays and the foods they eat at each one. Ask them why they think these particular foods are tied to the celebration. Have your children form...