Pause at key points in the story to identify Leo’s emotions. Create an emotion chart showing how his feelings change. Discuss what causes these emotional shifts and how Ralph supports Leo.
Students create a Hope Tracker chart while reading and include answers to the following questions: Who shows hope? What actions do they take? What outcomes follow?
Discuss the seasons mentioned in the book and what changes they bring. Have students recall or describe what the forest might look like in each season.
