by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Students brainstorm what “freedom of speech” means. Compare current-day examples of banned books or censored speech, then predict how words might be used in resistance.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Students write (or dictate) a letter to Lovie encouraging him or sharing what they admire about his story.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Create a classroom chain of compliments or acts of kindness inspired by how Lovie handled being teased.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Ask students to find clues in the pictures or text that tell how Lovie feels even if it’s not stated directly. For example: When the kids laugh and yank his dreadlocks at school, ask students: What do you think Lovie is feeling here? Why do you think he pulled his...
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Create a timeline of how Lovie’s feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story. Use drawings or facial expressions.
