Spanish Vocabulary

Many Spanish words appear in this book, some in the text and some in the illustrations. Before reading the book, familiarize students with the following words. Have students be on the lookout for these words as you read the story. chucho frontera plaza comercial...

What is a Miracle? Part 1

How would you define a miracle in your own words? Have you ever experienced one? Do you believe in them? Why or why not?

French Terms

Some words and phrases in the book may be unfamiliar to students. Take a moment to pause and define the following words and phrases to deepen student understanding: Bordereau — the torn pieces of handwritten letters allegedly written by Captain Dreyfus in 1894 (page...

Understanding and Defining Antisemitism

Understanding The Working Definition Of Antisemitism Explain to students that in this story they will be reading about a historical account of antisemitism, and that antisemitism still occurs today. Gauge what your students know about antisemitism through a KWL Chart:...

Vocabulary

There are some technical terms used in this book (e.g., PET) and some vocabulary that is domain-specific to plastics and recycling. As students read the book, have them keep a record of words they don’t know or words used in an unfamiliar way. Have students derive the...