LitWits Printables for
by R.J. Palacio
Make this book a fun, hands-on experience for kids—so they want to read more!
This all-original LitWits Mini-Guide is intended for grades 4-8. It includes 4 activity ideas and 4 worksheets, all designed to help your kids soak up this book’s powerful lessons in experiential, meaningful ways.
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Our activity printables get kids INTO this story in fun, thoughtful, hands-on ways. We developed these resources by request, instead of for a workshop, so there isn't the usual corresponding page of Creative Teaching Ideas for this book. Instead, the supplies lists and directions are included with your purchase.
Use our activity printables and worksheets to engage, educate, and inspire! Perfect for:
homeschool educators
classroom teachers
book club leaders
teacher librarians
anyone who wants to inspire kids to love great books!
This all-original resource is meant for grades 4-8. It includes ideas and materials to help your kids in soak up this book’s powerful lessons in experiential, meaningful ways.
4 activities
“Chalk it Up to a Life Lesson” - project (do any time after reading “Choose Kind” pp. 45-48)
“Face Changers” - project (do any time after reading “Padawan” pp. 57-60) with template
“Look Here” – activity with images (do anytime)
“Picturing Kindness” – activity (do any time after reading “Awards” pp. 302-304) with cards
4 handouts
“Rule Your World”
Topic: Precepts (like Mr. Browne did)
Concepts: self-discipline, character, self-expression/opinion writing
Activity option: can be done during “Chalk it Up” precept project while paint dries; can also serve as a discussion guide
Timing: do any time after “Choose Kind” pp 45-48
“Pretend Class, Real Essay”
Topic: Precept Essay (like Mr. Browne did)
Concepts: self-discipline, character, self-expression/opinion writing
Activity option: can tie in to “Chalk it Up” precept project, with or without “Rule Your World” handout
Timing: do any time after “Choose Kind” pp 45-48
“Tabletalk”
Topic: Dialogue (like Summer did)
Concepts: creative writing, scripting, characterization
Activity option: can have kids act out their script with 1-3 others as a skit Timing: do any time after “The Summer Table” pp 51-53
“The Narrative Arc”
Topic/concepts: Plot, craft, pacing, literary terms Timing: do at end (has spoilers)
CCSS alignment for grades 4-8 is included at the end, along with copyright and usage information.
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Aw, you’re just the right age, whatever that might be! Just kidding—we know what you mean. We find that 8-12-year-olds are consistently “ready to LitWit.” Generally speaking, their reading level is high enough to take on the vocabulary and syntax of literature, and they’ve acquired enough knowledge to grasp new ideas. Yet they’re still full of wonder, and are highly responsive to the “check this out!” nature of sensory immersion.
However, we often have mature kids of 6-7 in our experiential workshops, and sometimes fun-loving kids of 13-14. As a teacher or parent, you know best what your kids are ready for and interested in.
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Sure you can, for your noncommercial use in your family or classroom. As long as you’re not calling your fun time a “LitWits” event or charging a fee, you can use our ideas and printables to do lots of wonderful things!
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