Hampton Brown PreK-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 15) Content Library Communities Across America Today Sarah Glasscock Leveled Library Teaching Resources Teacher’s Guides Teacher’s Guide Stargirl Reading Level Genre/Length Language Register Content Load Selected Awards Lexile 590 Contemporary Fiction; 208 pages Conversational, Familiar, Idioms School, Peers, Identity Parents’ Choice 2000 Fiction Award NAIBA Book Award for Young Children THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Should people change for others? Deserts Mary Tull • Downloadable Teacher’s Guides reinforce Inside skills • Divide each Leveled Library book into manageable reading assignments • Suggests strategies for improving students’ reading performance. Overview Background Through the characters of Leo and Stargirl, author Jerry Spinelli shows the importance of accepting people for who they are. Spinelli uses his young heroine to tackle the difficult adolescent issues of self-esteem, popularity, and friendship. He incorporates modern, humorous dialogue to make his story appealing to a young audience. His other novels conquer equally difficult ground, with topics ranging from racism to gender bias. Stargirl is yet another example of Spinelli’s desire to capture the unique issues of the adolescent world. Book Summary Stargirl, as narrated by Leo Borlock, follows a unique high school student through the highs and lows of nonconformity. Written with an honest and humorous tone, Spinelli draws readers into Leo’s mind as he desperately tries to figure out Stargirl without ruining his social status. When Leo’s peers turn on Stargirl, he is torn between listening to his heart and keeping things status quo. In the end, Stargirl is never truly accepted. She disappears from Mica, but Leo, and Mica High, will never forget her. About the Author Introduction to Energy Glen Phelan Jerry Spinelli attended Gettysburg College where he was an editor for the school’s literary magazine. Following graduation, he attended The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. He later worked as an editor for a department store magazine and used his lunch breaks to write four books. Spinelli finally became a published author at the age of forty-one. His first book, Space Station Seventh Grade, opened the door to a long, successful writing career. Spinelli has written over twenty books for young readers and two autobiographies. Spinelli currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Eileen, who served as his inspiration for Stargirl. His award-winning novel, Maniac Magee, was adapted for television on the Nickelodeon network. He continues to write children’s books and uses his six children and eleven grandchildren as a source of inspiration. Teacher’s Guide page 1 of 16 Peering into Darkness Rebecca L. Johnson Student Journal Name: Student Journals • Provide interactive support for independent reading Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Reading Schedule Group members: Stargirl Introduction Student Journal Pages 2–4 Pages 5–6 Pages 7–8 Pages 9–10 Pages 11–12 Pages 13–14 Pages 15–16 Due Date Discussion Date Earth, Sun, Moon Glen Phelan Porcupine Necktie and Chapters 1–7 Chapters 8–15 Chapters 16–20 Chapters 21–26 Chapters 27–31 Chapters 32–33 and More Than Stars The Exchange Assessment • Assess student comprehension and provide feedback • Promote discussion and writing related to the Leveled Library titles. The Anti-Slavery Movement Ann M. Rossi Should people change for others? Order Information Inside Level C Leveled Library Missions in Space Stephen Currie Classroom Set Save 10% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 24 titles (144 books total), plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 24 titles, plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals 978-07362-60152 $1,136.92 978-07362-60138 $210.54 Discovering Ancient Civilizations Rebecca L. Johnson Inside Level C Content Library Content Library Classroom Set Save 10% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 8 titles (48 books total) Content Library Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 8 titles For single items, see Price List page 273. 978-07362-60169 $351.59 978-07362-60145 $65.11 NGSP.com 888-915-3276 15 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-60152 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-60138 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-60169 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-60145 http://www.NGSP.com http://www.ngsp.com
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