Ask students to present their findings to the class. For stargirl, and then for leo, the most important learning comes outside of the classroom. The love, stargirl lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Essentially a complete teachers manual for the book, this litplan teacher pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for stargirl. Leo to acceptstargirl or persuade stargirl to find a better way to fit in with the group or persuade you that leoand stargirl acted appropriately in the book and wouldnt need to be persuaded to do anythingdifferently.
Have students go beyond basic comprehension of the novel. When stargirl, an unusual free spirit, is the new girl at an arizona high school, the gossip begins immediately. Can your students identify key characters and themes in jerry spinellis stargirl. One piece of paper for students to write their book numbers on. Stargirl litplan a novel unit teacher guide with daily lesson plans litplans on cd mary b. Our team is ready and available to help, if needed, via telephone or email. Have students fill in plot sheet and conflict list printable, or create their own graphic organizer identifying. Be sure to read the chosen section of the book carefully, paying attention to details.
At first she captivates the students of mica high, but then they turn on her, shunning her now for everything that they previously admired. Novel units give you some background about the author and the book, initiating activity suggestions, vocabulary activity suggestions, questions and answers for each section of the. She will remind them of favorite movie characters that do crazy things. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Stargirl lesson plan for 7th 12th grade lesson planet. What is the most valuable lesson learned by any of the characters in this novel. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments or tests.
She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. See more ideas about teaching, reading lesson plans and reading lessons. Ashley wiseman this four week unit plan is designed for a ninth. Adobe reader needed for access to activities, printable handouts. She comes into high school, an unknown 10th grader, playing a ukulele, and everyone laughs. Stargirls perspective is unlike any other and is left a mystery in the novel so this reading provides the perfect opportunity for students to let their. Stargirl lesson plans and activities to help you teach jerry spinellis work. Seuss book, students will explore jerry spinellis unique title character, stargirl. Students love stargirls antics throughout the novel. Stargirl lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Unit plan stargirl lesson plan with feedback video of teaching practice. Lesson plans stargirl kindle edition by bookrags author format. To ensure teachers that can get results quickly, we have created lesson plan aids for each book covered.
These handouts will require students to analyze the authors craft and literary elements such as point of view, conflict, and setti. This is a teaching unit for the novel stargirl by jerry spinelli. Now youve read about 50 pages, and the story begins. This stargirl lesson plan is suitable for 7th 12th grade. This is the book for preteens and teens to read about identity and peer pressure. In fact, one might even suggest that stargirl tips the scales from being merely a nonconformist to being an outright iconoclast. Essentially a complete teachers guide and novel unit, this litplan teacher pack includes lesson plans and reproducible student materials for stargirl by jerry spinelli. To become effective readers students need to establish a purpose for reading before they start reading. Print copies of the stargirl literature circle questions printable for students. Stargirl litplan a novel unit teacher guide with daily. Stargirl is played by grace vanderwaal, winner of the 2016 season of americas got talent. This will help students make connections with what they are reading and gain the ability to evaluate the importance of the information that they read. Jeffrey living with uncle dan and aunt dot chapter 1. Student creations come alive with these themed objects in addition to our library of over 3,000 props.
Stargirl by jerry spinelli explores identity and conformity through this coming. Intended for the novel stargirl, this lesson focuses on main character traits and influence on the story. You can also find the table of contents for our complete stargirl teaching unit. Students will read text lessons, participate in collaborative writing activities, and make presentations. He already gives some unique characteristics, including his love for porcupine neckties. Stargirl teaching ideas, free activity, book unit samples. This unit plan supports teachers as they plan a novel study about this book. Stargirl explores a character that doesnt try to fit in and is still happy in her own skin.
Stargirl jerry spinellis novel, stargirl, is an excellent choice for teaching students theme, characterization, conflict, cause and effect, debate claimcounterclaim, and so much more. This lesson plan highlights these elements of the book with a group activity and two factfilled text lessons. Students love stargirl s antics throughout the novel. Here, you will find sample activities and a portion of a test. Free stargirl study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Free stargirl worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Written with an honest and humorous tone, spinelli draws readers into leos mind as he desperately tries to figure out stargirl without ruining his. Archie teaches leo the valuable lesson that sometimes, the questions you ask are far more important than the answers. Jerry spinelli lesson plans for maniac magee, stargirl, and more. The stargirl lesson plan explores characters and themes of this novel following its reading. This lesson bundle provides creative and critical t. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the. The 180 multiple choice questions in this lesson plan will test a students recall and understanding of stargirl. Stargirl activities, units, lesson plans and teaching guides. The stargirl lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Have the students create an outfit that they believe stargirl would wear and wear it or bring it to school and share why they think she would wear that outfit. That lasts a couple of weeks, and then, suddenly, she is cool, and that lasts a couple of weeks. But, just as quickly, they turn on stargirl when her nonconformity goes too far. Boost student involvement with the stargirl novel unit teacher guide.
He received a porcupine necktie for his fourteenth birthday and doesnt know who sent it. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Book summary stargirl, as narrated by leo borlock, follows a unique high school student through the highs and lows of nonconformity. Stargirl stargirl stargirl stargirl stargirl stargirl stargirl. In this stargirl lesson, students read the story and discuss middle and high school issues found in the book. A slideshow commercial for the book stargirl by jerry spinelli slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Plot sheet and conflict list printable, or similar graphic organizer. Stargirl stands out as the new student at his high school in the small town of mica, arizona. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about another girl who cant help but stand out. They were first enchanted by her and then frightened of her.
Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Above all else, stargirl is an absolute celebration of the joy and even the necessity of nonconformity. Stargirl respond to three 3 of the following prompts with welldeveloped, fully supported, detailladen essays. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within stargirl. An interactive word game will give student writers ideas for interesting character. Leo narrates a striking moment from his high school experience. Jerry spinellis stargirl a lesson bundle ccss aligned. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Stargirl, was the new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults.
Both girls and boys can relate to the themes in this story. Love, stargirl lesson plans by bookrags nook book ebook. Essentially a complete teachers guide and novel unit, this litplan teacher pack includes lesson plans and reproducible student materials for. Students create a list of topics students need to understand. Stargirl stargirl a variety of reading strategies, including an anticipation guide, a directed readingthinking activity, and a cloze passage. Lesson plans and handouts stargirl by jerry spinelli unit plan for engl 657. Stargirl, an unconventional teenager in a conformist high school. And besides, whats a stargirl lesson without a little bit of craftiness and artistic flair. Use their ideas to jumpstart a discussion about these characters. To distribute books, study guides reading assignment sheet you. Spinellis witty novel offers plenty for teen readers to think about in terms of individuality and conformity, and why some kids are popular while others are social outcasts. Temple scroll down for free lesson plans for the novel stargirl. Stargirl is unapologetically comfortable in rejecting all attempts to impose conformity upon her. See more ideas about reading lesson plans, 6th grade reading and stargirl quotes.
Filming for the movie version of stargirl took place in septembernovember 2018 in new mexico. Students create a trading card depicting a character from the book as well as that characters name, grade, role, personality. Students create a manual for sixth graders entering middle school. A unit plan based on the story by jerry spinelliwritten by mary b. The book begins with the introduction of the character leo borlock. The plot of the book begins when the character of stargirl is introduced to mica high. No, your essays do not have to be standard, fiveparagraph academic essays, but you must have a clearly stated thesis, tons of explanatory details, and a conclusion, so that fiveparagraph format might be the way to go after all. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
Ive been reading the book stargirl with my english support class. This lesson plan is designed for use with students who have read jerry spinellis stargirl. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Stargirl gave secret gifts, attended funerals of people she didnt know, rooted for the opposing team at basketball games and did many other things the kids in her high school considered strange. Stargirl, by jerry spinelli teaching, teaching literature, reading. Stargirl novel unit teacher guide teachers pet publications. In jerry spinellis stargirl, conformity is a central theme. Stargirl, by jerry spinelli with images pre reading activities. No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and.
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