TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR:
Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman
Illustrations by Maria Mola
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:
MLexile:
AD490LInterest Level:
Grades K - 3Reading Level:
Grades 3 - 3Themes
Breaking Gender Barriers, Bullying, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Courage, Cultural Diversity, Empathy/Compassion, Families, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Kindness/Caring, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, LGBTQ, Multiethnic interest, Overcoming Obstacles, Pride, Siblings, Tolerance/Acceptance, Biracial/Multiracial Interest
Collections
Identity and Individuality , Sibling Collection Grades K-5, Bullying/Anti-Bullying Collection, Family Diversity , Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2, Diverse Background English Collection Grades PreK-2, Social Activism Collection Grades PreK-2, Teaching Tough Topics with Children's Literature Webinar, EmbraceRace Webinar: Books That Encourage Inclusivity and Empathy, Social and Emotional Learning Collection, Perspective-Taking Collection, Social Activism Collection, Trauma-Informed Collection, LGBTQ+ Collection
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