by boot | Mar 6, 2025
Have students engage in a close-reading of this book focused on creating a character map of Hélène. Working individually, students will create a graphical representation or a chart identifying Hélène’s primary characteristics and qualities, citing specific evidence...
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
On page 11, the girl says “The man inside the truck . . . delivers groceries.” What does this text tell students about where she lives? How does the author, through words, and illustrator, through pictures, show the road she lives on?
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
On page 2 she says “Soon we will all be leaving.” Who is the “we” in this sentence? Does it make a difference that it’s not just the girl and her family that are leaving?
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
Ask students to tell the central idea of the story. How do they know what that is?
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
What is the most important message that the author shares with readers? How do students know?
