Helping James pack his suitcase #alqareading Book Club #Co-teaching

CREATIVITY: Packing James’s Suitcase

Book engagement

Objective: Our first graders will engage with the text of chapter 1 of “James and the Giant Peach” by imagining themselves in James’s shoes, reflecting on the significance of belongings and the emotions tied to leaving home.

WARMING UP

After having read chapters 1 and 2 we know James a lot better now. In your opinion, how does James feel about his life with Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge?

How difficult do you think change and a new beginning are for James taking into account the tragic loss of his parents?

How difficult do you think change and new beginnings are in general? (themes)

INSTRUCTIONS: Imagine we had the chance to help James. Bring an object to school to put inside "James's suitcase'. Think about the object considering also the following:

- Personal memories

- Comfort items

- Things that represent who you are.

Then explain why you believe James should pack it in his suitcase by explaining its significance: why you would pack this item to move to a new home?