by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Mustafa is a story of a boy and his family coming to a new country. The book opens with a very cinematic sequence. As a class, look at the cover, the dedication page and the first spread. How do these pictures work together? What part of the story do they represent?...
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
While reading the book aloud to the class, have students identify unfamiliar and interesting words to create a vocabulary list. Define the words as a class using an array of strategies to determine meaning, including context, accompanying illustrations in the story...
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Ask students: Have you ever moved from one place to another? A new school, neighborhood, town, region or country? How did you feel?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
This story encompasses many themes, including friendship, compassion and empathy. What do these concepts mean? Discuss with students and have them give examples.
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
As a class, perform a “picture walk” through the book. Based on the illustrations, what do students think Mustafa will be about? Will it be funny? Sad? Serious? Can students identify the main characters? What can students tell about these characters based solely on...
