Environmental Action Project

Students develop a realistic environmental action plan that they can enact in their own community. Options: School recycling campaign Pollinator garden Energy conservation awareness Community clean-up Tree planting project Students present proposals and evaluate...

Dominic’s Transformation Journal

Students will analyze Dominic’s growth throughout the novel and identify how experiences influence character development. Materials: Reading journal Sticky notes Character tracking sheet As students read, they create a timeline of Dominic’s development. For each major...

Kindness Challenge

Challenge students to practice one friendly action during the week and report back to the class.

Perspective Writing

Invite students to write a short reflection or journal entry from Ralph’s perspective, focusing on how Ralph supports Leo emotionally.

Character Growth Analysis

Have students compare Leo at the beginning and end of the story. Use a T-chart to analyze emotional, social and behavioral growth.