Text Suggestions & Prompts
Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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What are you curious about in our classroom?
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and tango makes three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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Tell your neighbour about your family.
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Flotsam by David Wiesner
Primary/Intermediate
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Discuss how you interpreted what was happening in the story without words to guide you.
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The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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Who makes you feel safe? How do they make you feel safe?
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The Night Gardner by The Fan Brothers
Primary/Intermediate
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What makes your community come alive?
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Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
Intermediate
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Why is Fry Bread so significant to the families and communities noted in the story?
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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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What do you do to make others feel included?
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New Kid by Jerry Craft
Intermediate
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What is code-switching? Discuss.
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Intermediate
Post-Story Prompt:
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How does the time period shifting alter the way you understand the story?
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Content Warning
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I Can Make this Promise by Christine Day
Intermediate
Post-Story Prompt:
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How do Edie's friendships change over time?
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I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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Share 2 things that are special about you.
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Anisha, Accidental Detective by Serena Patel
Intermediate
Post-Story Prompt:
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How do you show your friends you care about them?
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The Promise by Nicola Davies
Intermediate
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What natural resources are right here at our school? How do we take care of them?
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Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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What is something new you have learned from a friend, or an unexpected friend?
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The Idea Jar by Adam Lehrhaupt
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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What is your favourite memory?
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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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What makes us feel welcome?
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Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan
Primary
Post-Story Prompt:
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How do you show gratitude?
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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Intermediate
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How does the author "paint a picture" in your mind?
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Shadow Jumper byJ.M. Forster
Intermediate
Post-Story Prompt:
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What does Jack teach us about identity?
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We All Play by Julie Flett
Primary/Intermediate
Post-Story Prompt:
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What is your favourite picture in this book?
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