Book of the Week The Pain and the Great One

Summary:

Our book of the week is told in two parts. The first part entitled "the pain" shows the perspective of an eight year old girl and the second section entitled "the great one" is told by her younger 6 year old brother. They both bring a different perspective to each situation and provide the listener with humor along they way. It is the perfect book for point of view, comparing/contrasting or to introduce your students to the idea of compromise.  Questions:                      What happens when she goes to school without her brother?                       Do you think she deserves a later bed time? Why or Why not?                      How does she describe her brother's drawings?                        Why does she get mad when her brother plays with his trucks?                      Why can't the boy feed the cat?                       The girl has more responsibility with their cousin? Why?                      Both the boy and girl think their parents show favoritism, is this true?                       Why did the author tell the story from each child's perspective?                       Do you have a sibling? How do you feel about them?                       How do the boy and girl annoy each other?                       How do they help each other?                       Did you like the story? Why or why not?  Vocabulary:  Pokey- slow, sluggish Pain - unpleasant feeling Slob- someone who is messy Ordinary- plain or common happening Lovable - deserving of love  Dial- act of typing in a number to call

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