Copyright: 2004
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Reading Level: 4.7
Description: tragic, child narrative, heartbreaking, realistic, empowering
Suggested Delivery: Guided reading
Electronic Resources:
This website gives more information about the cancer that Lynn has.
This website describes the conditions of working in a poultry processing plant.
ELA Teaching Suggestions:
Key Vocabulary-
Alclove- a recess, typically in the wall of a room or of a garden.
Barren-empty
Obstinate- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Placid- peaceful
Recede- gradually diminish.
Anemia- a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues
Lymphoma- a cancer that starts in cells that are part of the body's immune system
Bask- soaking in
Chasm- a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface (Grand Canyon)
Emanating- coming from
Heathen- nonbeliever
Jubilant- feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Pallor- an unhealthy pale appearance
Boisterous- loud
Sultry- oppressively hot; sweltering
Wistful- longing
Before- Have students complete an anticipation guide with statements about the characters and the story that the students agree or disagree with. As students read, they will reflect on their previous answers and mark the page numbers where they found the information.
During- Have students discuss the conditions of the hatcheries, the unions, Katie's immaturity, and Lynn's changing character.
After- Discuss the changes of Katie's character from the beginning of the story to the end.
Writing Activity- Ask students to continue the story based on the storyline and structure of the book.
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