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Writing Connection
Have children divide their paper in half. On one side of their paper, have them write about something that happened in their life that made them feel sad. On the other side of the paper, have them write about something that made them feel happy. If there is time, have children illustrate these stories.
Science Connection
Biology
Have children plant a seed in a clear cup. As they watch the seed change and grow have children make a diagram of the growth. Their illustrations and writing should describe the root starting, the leaf shoot coming up, and the plant breaking the ground.
Reading Independently
Tell children to read the book independently or with a partner. Encourage them to talk with a friend about how it feels to make new friends. How it feels in the beginning when you meet someone, and how it feels different after you have known someone for a long time.
Home Connection
Have children take Changes home to read it with a family member. Encourage them to talk with their family about the sad events in their lives and what happened after to make them feel better. Have children talk with their parents about what were sad events in their lives when they were children and if something happened after to change their feelings? Have children ask their parents what they thought they wanted to be when they were 8 and discuss how that is the same and different from what they thought when they were young.
Assessment
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