Apr 21
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown combines a science fiction story involving a robot of the future with a fantasy in which animals talk. The outcome is a book that is both charming and exciting. There is no question about it; your students will love this book! Summary A ship with 500 crates, each carrying one …
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Apr 13
In a Person vs Technology or Machine conflict, a character has a problem with robots or machines. This type of conflict is often found in science fiction. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have to face problems that are caused by technology or machines. …
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Apr 10
In Among the Hidden, twelve-year-old Luke lives in a future dystonia society where the government has passed a law banning parents from having more than two children. The story opens with Luke, an illegal third child, enjoying his last minutes of freedom outdoors. The government has bought the woods behind Luke’s house to build a neighborhood …
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Apr 06
In a person vs society conflict in literature, a character struggles against the laws or beliefs of a group. The character fights against the rules such as freedom, rights, or a cause. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people face problems caused by what other …
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Apr 03
Because of Mr. Terupt is a phenomenal book! Mr. Terupt is the new 5th-grade teacher at Snow Hill School in Connecticut. Among his class are the seven narrators of the story. Each narrator has a unique problem s/he must work through. Peter is the class clown. He blurts out comments and is mischievous. Jessica has just moved from …
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Mar 30
In a person vs. the environment conflict in literature, a character struggles against nature’s forces. A person may be fighting against bad weather conditions such as a hurricane or blizzard, surviving in the wild including the desert or jungle, or against a wild animal. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in …
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Mar 23
Name-calling is the final post in this series of persuasive techniques. It can include a large number of targets. Name-calling denounces values, laughs at opponents, or puts down ideas. Labels with a negative connotation such as tree-huggers are often used. Slanted language loaded with emotions makes the audience feel uneasy. Advertisements use name-calling when one …
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