Young readers discuss how they would deal with problems faced by the main character in Maniac Magee. They write down their own problems and exchange them with others to analyze and provide possible solutions. They establish a "Dear Abby"...

Students explore labeling and stereotypes in a safe way.In this getting acquainted lesson, students answer a predetermined set of questions about personal experiences, characteristics and feelings.

Pupils study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Pupils discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.