What was Géraldine Thinking?

When Géraldine joins Hélène and the outcasts in their tent, she says that it is because of a disagreement with a group of classmates. Have students review the text closely and write an opinion piece on what Géraldine is referring to and how she reacted and what she is...

Mean Girls

Hélène’s relationship with the girls who bully her is a main theme of this story. Citing specific references in the text, have students track the relationship between Hélène and her tormentors through the course of the book. Be sure students characterize the...

Understanding the Title

Why do students think Jane, the Fox and Me has this title? Working as a class, discuss the different ways it is appropriate. What did students expect the book to be about based on its title? Did the book meet those expectations? Ask students to suggest alternate...

Understand Both Works

How does having read I Know Here enhance students’ understanding of From There to Here?