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Writing Connection
Writing Descriptions
Say: I want you to write a description of one of the characters. Let’s make a web of some of the headings to organize your thoughts.
Draw a web on the board with a space for the character’s name in the center. Write the first heading Physical Characteristics for children. Have them supply other headings. When you are satisfied that they have given you a comprehensive set of headings, have them plan a web for the character of their choice.
Say: Now I want you to choose a character and complete a web for that character. When you have completed the web, use that information to write a description.
Social Studies Connection
Reread pages 21 and 22 of Mermaid in a Teacup to children. Discuss with them the implications of teasing other students. Use a chart to list their responses. Have children discuss how someone who is teased might feel. As a group, devise a set of coping strategies that people who are being teased can use to deal with the situation.
Reading Independently
Invite children to reread the book, Mermaid in a Teacup, independently or with a partner. They could then look for and read other books written in diary form or books about groups of children having experiences similar to Hattie and her friends.
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