Monday, December 7, 2015

Fourth Graders Find Ways To Deal with Worries (and Maybe a Bully)

Hello Readers!
  • Have you ever had worries (about homework & tests & strict teachers) before the start of a school year?
  • Have you ever felt stuck when trying to  make a decision that would make everyone happy?
  • Have you ever felt like you maybe one of your friends might be a little bit of a bully sometimes?
That is what our main character, Justin Krzeszweski, aka Justin Case, is dealing with at the start of his 4th grade school year. Still, Justin believes he can start fourth grade without being such a "worried kid." But when things start changing with some of his friends, he isn't sure what to do - branch out with new friendships, or stay loyal to old ones. Maybe there is a way to do both. Or maybe not, especially if a friend maybe becomes a bully.

Fourth grade book club members will meet in the Big Woods pod at 8:00 AM on December 8 to discuss Rachel Vail's Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully. Please remember to bring your book to the meeting. If you would like to preview our discussion questions, click here. You can also visit the grade 4 page for more links to ideas about anti-bullying, Gandhi, and aliens who like candy.

Happy reading!
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4 comments:

  1. Rachel VailDecember 7, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    What a great intro to the discussion! I'd love to hear how it turns out.
    Also -- if your young readers want signed, personalized bookplates, just let me know!

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    1. AiméeDecember 7, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      Hi, Rachel! I know these 4th graders would LOVE to receive signed, personalized bookplates. They'll be elated to hear this news tomorrow morning. Thank you for being so kind to offer. :) We'll update you on the discussion and their thoughts after our meeting. Best regards! --Aimée

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    2. AiméeDecember 9, 2015 at 9:43 PM

      Hi Rachel! The kids LOVED the book. A couple of them had already read the first book, and all of them want to read every book in the series. :) I'll message you the names of the kids for the bookplates you offered. I wish you could have been at the meeting to see their smiles and excitement when I told them about your offer. Thanks so much for your great writing and for caring about kids. You'll forever be on their radar.

      Best to you,
      Aimée

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  2. TruongTSeptember 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Hi Aimee, I am using this book for guided reading with some students in my small groups. Would you be able to share the complete version of the discussion questions? I am only able to see the preview questions. Or, if these are available on Teachers Pay Teachers please let me know! Thank you!!

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