Ask students to come up with a list of encouraging words students can say to each other when someone is tempted to quit trying. For example, “Keep going” or “Good effort” or “I know you can do this.” Record these examples as a class.
Ask students to write a book review by creating a chart. Include the following: Book Title__________________________________________________________ What was your favorite part? Why should someone read this book? ...
Go back to the predictions made during the Picture Walk. Ask students to discuss their predictions they made before the story and compare them to what they know now.
How is Marcel like other kids? How is he different? What can we learn from Marcel? How do Marcel’s friends feel about his differences? Do you think Marcel’s parents are sad now? Why or why not? What did the doctors mean when they told Marcel’s parents that his path...
