Text Meaning – Making Room for a New Feeling

Encourage students to think of ways to handle other people’s anger. Turn to page 12 and read the page aloud. Discuss the importance of using words when you are angry. How does using words help when you are angry? Turn to page 18 in the book. Read the text aloud. Anger...

Class Discussion Questions

As a class, discuss what is happening on each page. Ask students to think about if they have had any of the same experiences. Ask students to discuss how the girl behaved when she was angry. How could you tell she was angry? What did others do when she became angry?...

Relating to the Main Idea

Lead a discussion using the following three questions: (1) What are some things that make you angry? (2) Is it okay to get angry sometimes? When? (3) How do people act when they are angry?

Holiday Foods

Food is an important part of many holidays and celebrations. Have the children in your group name some of their favorite holidays and the foods they eat at each one. Ask them why they think these particular foods are tied to the celebration. Have your children form...