by boot Sep 8, 2025
After every 3 to 5 pages, students stop to write a one-sentence summary and one question they would ask a character.
by boot Sep 8, 2025
Present scenarios where students must choose between staying silent or speaking out. Use journaling and class discussion to explore their values.
by boot Sep 8, 2025
Pause to discuss Grandma’s sayings and how they help Lovie. What does she mean by “these strands are full of love”?
by boot Sep 8, 2025
Before reading each page, pause and let students predict what might happen next based on the illustrations.
by boot Sep 8, 2025
Use images of different hairstyles. Have students sort by texture, length, or style and introduce key vocabulary like “afro,” “braid,” “curl” and “dreadlock.”
