“Broken Strings” by Eric Walters & Kathy Kacer a future Newbery Award Winner is a must read for middle schoolers. This captivating story held our attention until the very last page. Fiddler on the Roof, the world’s most popular musical has made our class bucket list. “Broken Strings” is filled with symbolism of loss and broken things that are repaired and given a second chance through perseverance, tolerance, and courage. This is a story of heritage, history, and identity, with timeless themes of human experience that transcend generations and continents. A must-read.
This novel guide includes:
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Chapter by chapter comprehension questions
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Extension resource links
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New vocabulary
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Character analysis
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Theme(s) activity
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Symbolism activity
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KLW chart
This resource is great for:
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Teaching about European and World history
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Teaching about the Holocaust
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Teaching about current events
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Teaching debating skills
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Teaching critical thinking
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Teaching ethics
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Literacy centers
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Independent work
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Distance learning, eLearning
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At home learning, homework
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Assessment
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“The Assignment” by Liza Wiemer – Novel Guide
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“White Bird” by R.J. Palacio – Novel Guide – Google Classroom Distance Learning
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