Part 1 |
Understanding Relationships |
Cynthia Rylant |
Checkouts
Falling in love at the checkout counter |
ACTIVITY
Working in a small group, brainstorm sources of information or programs that could help middle school students with family and peer group issues. You may wish to use a chart to help organize your search. Next, locate the names of appropriate articles, books, and organizations. Compile your findings into a booklet or display.
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Toni Cade Bambara |
Raymond's Run
Everyone has a special gift.
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REAL WORLD LINK
Do Try This at Home
Tips to improve your athletic performance |
Gary Paulsen |
Stop the Sun
One event opens the door to understanding between a father and son.
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LITERARY LINK
from Dear America
A soldier's letter home from the Vietnam War |
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
A Mother in Mannville
A lonely orphan boy reaches out for friendship.
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William Stafford |
LITERARY LINK
A Story That Could Be True
A boy yearns to know his real identity. |
O. Henry |
The Ransom of Red Chief
Who's in charge here?
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Shel Silverstein |
LITERARY LINK
I'm Making a List
Poking fun at politeness |
Gary Soto |
ON YOUR OWN
Born Worker
A lesson about honesty and hard work |
