by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Break students into pairs and have them re-tell the story to each other, identifying the beginning, the middle and the end. After they have re-told the story, have them talk about the following questions: Who are the main characters? What is the “Big Idea” of the...
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
As a class, re-read Mustafa and closely examine the illustrations. Discuss how the words and pictures workvtogether to tell a story. What information do students learn from the pictures? What information comes from the text? For example, when Mustafa first goes to the...
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
This story encompasses many themes, including friendship, compassion and empathy. What do these concepts mean? Discuss with students and have them give examples.
by boot | Feb 25, 2025
Irish Dancing (Throughout the story) Irish dancing plays a major role in the spare time that Seepeetza has at school. Although she is a leader in the dance group and is good at it, she does not enjoy the activity. Discuss why you think the students at the school are...
by boot | Feb 25, 2025
Conflicting Emotions (November 13, 1958) Seepeetza comments on a photo taken of the Irish dancing group she was part of. She says, “I look happy. How can I look happy when I’m scared all the time?” Why do you think she is asking this?
