Storyboards

Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Assign each pair of students one chapter in the book. Each pair will translate their book chapters into storyboards, drawing the most important scenes and explaining their significance.

Thinking Differently

Encourage students to explore different perspectives or interpretations of the story. Identify key parts of the story that relate to bullying, resolving conflict, activism etc. Have students discuss the perspective of each person involved in the issue.

Take A Stand

Ask students to complete their working definition of activism. Next, ask students to write an essay about what they learned, and include some ways they can take a stand against issues they are passionate about.

Character Reports

Ask students to write character reports, focusing on the main characters’ traits, motivations and relationships.

Jigsaw

Organize the class into groups, each one with a specific focus or theme in the text (ex: green energy, advocacy, politics). Groups discuss their assigned topic/theme from the book. After a time, half of each group will rotate so that new groups are formed to share...