by boot | Sep 2, 2025
Ask students to write or draw who they think lived on the land before them. This can include animals, people or nature. Share ideas in a circle.
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Read another story about moving or immigration Use a Venn diagram to compare: What changes? What stays the same? How do the characters feel?
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Ask students the following questions: Why do you think the girl brought a shell with her? What do you think she misses most about Jamaica? How do you think she will make new memories in Canada? Why is it hard to move to a new place? What can help her feel...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Ask Students: “Why does she choose the shell?” and “What do the sugarcane and roast corn mean to her?’”
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Have students discuss flammable objects vs. nonflammable objects. Think of objects found at their homes, in the classroom and outside. Have students make a two-column chart with the titles Flammable and Nonflammable and listing the items in each category. Remind the...
