by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Before reaching the solutions section in the book, ask students to predict what the child might do to feel less lonely. Compare student predictions with the strategies presented in the text.
by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Pause throughout the story and ask students how they know the child is feeling lonely. Encourage them to use clues from both the text and illustrations.
by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Conduct a picture walk using the illustrations. Ask students what they notice about the child’s facial expressions, body language, and surroundings. Encourage students to predict what the story may be about and how the child might be feeling.
by Emma Davis | Sep 3, 2026
Create a relationship web centered on Dominic. Include: Del Edith Uncle Mont Aunt Shirley Dominic’s parents Everett Mabel Students label connections with the following categories: Supportive Challenging Changing Inspirational Track how these relationships evolve...
by Emma Davis | Sep 3, 2026
Students will gather evidence, track clues and make predictions. Materials: Detective notebook Evidence chart Students maintain a notebook throughout the novel. Before reading, students create four sections in their notebooks: Clues: Record unusual events, discoveries...
