Publisher's Synopsis
This study guide is based on the illustrated edition addresses common core standards as well a variety of other standards. It encourages close reading of the text. It is engaging with opportunities for readers to draw, write, reflect and discuss their responses to the novel. This guide includes vocabulary skills such as deconstructing words using Latin and Greek roots. It promotes the use of text evidence to support inferences. It supports the affective domain by promoting character development through the critiquing of characters in the text. It addresses the topic of bullying and other themes seen throughout the novel. It includes activities to allow students to explore their own opinions and values. This guide also empowers students to reflect on their own storytelling skills. It offers insight into the minds of authors. The guide will allow students to apply skills learned from this study guide to any readings they read afterwards including nonfiction readings. Don't miss the powerful and empowering vision board activity. This study guide is perfect for homeschooling, tutoring, self-study, and school. Using the illustrated edition of the novel allows standards regarding multi-media comparisons to be integrated while including every textual analysis.
