by boot | Mar 12, 2025
This story is about a girl and her love of the night sky. There are many words that have to do with the stars, planets and astronomy. Discuss the following words as they are used in this book and what they mean in this context. axis constellations galaxy orbit planet...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Do students know what a telescope is? Have any of them ever looked through one? Do students know what astronomy is?
by boot | Mar 11, 2025
Have students keep a list of unfamiliar or interesting words and phrases that they encounter in their reading. Can they derive a definition for the word or phrase from context? Have them consult reference materials for the precise meaning of the word or phrase, the...
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Explain what the title of the book means: I Have a Right to Culture. Ask: What is a right? Record student responses on chart paper. Explain to students what a right is and how children’s rights came in to being. Say: A long time ago, people from all over the world got...
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Depending on the age/ability of the child(ren), discuss the concept of hope. Point out that hope involves acting, moving forward even when the future is unknown, like the cherry tree growing buds in the fall that will not bloom until spring.
