Go Animate Topic: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
I will be introducing the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid to my
students. This book is about a young
middle-school boy who tries to navigate the problems of middle school. It also focuses on relationships with family
and friends. I think this book is
appropriate for its stated age group (8 – 12) because it addresses many of the social
issues kids have, and will encounter as they move through life, such as
bullying. What makes this book different
from other books on the same topic is that ‘Diary’ readers are able to see
their beloved characters come to life on the big screen.
This
lesson will be geared toward 6th graders and the following standards will be
addressed:
Conventions
of Standard English
1.
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
2.
Demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when
writing.
Students will read ‘Diary’ then write two paragraphs that describes one
point in the book to which they can relate.
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Irene ~ I love that you used "space characters" to introduce your book because these characters are interesting to your age of students. I like your idea of allowing your students to see the characters come alive on the big screen after they finish the book - this can be very motivating to help them finish the story - it can also be used for a great compare and contrast activity!
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