Vocabulary Preview

Introduce terms like homeless, shelter, kindness, and empathy. Use visuals and examples to help students understand these complex concepts in age-appropriate ways.

Words That Changed the World

Identify and reflect on five lines from the book that had the greatest impact. Students explain why and what makes them powerful.

Word Power Tracker

Students track repeated phrases like “Words, you see …” and analyze how they evolve in meaning throughout the story.

Activism Alphabet

Students list words associated with activism for each letter of the alphabet. Examples: A = Ally, B = Bravery, C = Civil Rights. Revisit after reading to compare.

Hair Care Chart

Create a class chart of how different students care for their hair — tools, styles and traditions. Encourage respect and diversity.