TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR:
Calling the Water Drum
By LaTisha Redding
Illustrations by Aaron Boyd
Teacher’s Guide Features:
- Summary and background information
- Prereading focus questions
- Vocabulary
- Discussion questions
- Ideas for literature circles
- Ideas for reader’s response and writing activities
- Strategies for ESL/ELL
- Interdisciplinary activities and connections
About This Title
Guided Reading:
PLexile:
AD550LInterest Level:
Grades PreK - 5Reading Level:
Grades 3 - 3Themes
African/African American Interest, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Coping with Death, Courage, Cultural Diversity, Empathy/Compassion, Families, Friendship, Gratitude, Heroism, Home, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Immigration, Kindness/Caring, Multiethnic interest, Music, Nature/Science, New York, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence/Grit, Poverty, Realistic Fiction
Collections
Realistic Fiction Grades 3-5, Death & Grief, Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2, Historical Fiction Grades PreK-2, Historical Fiction Grades 3-6, 2016 Book Collection, African American English Collection Grades 3-6, Refugee Children's Book Collection, Persistence and Determination Collection, Courage and Bravery Collection, Social and Emotional Learning Collection, Immigration Collection, EmbraceRace Webinar: Books That Inspire Resilience in Kids of Color, Social and Emotional Learning Collection, Recognizing & Managing Emotions Collection, Trauma-Informed Collection, Diverse Background English Collection Grades PreK-2, Cultured Kids Lee & Low Books Collection, PreK Emotional Interactions
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