Hampton Brown PreK-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 51) Build Reading Power with the On-Page Coach Each book begins with an Introduction that prepares students for the text to come. Stargirl Jerry Spinelli At the end of every book, The Exchange promotes thinking and conversation about the book. The On-Page Glossary provides substitute words or phrases to help students keep reading fluently. Before You Move On provides frequent checks to help you make sure that students are comprehending. Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Guides THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Should people change for others? Look Ahead supports active reading by helping students anticipate plot developments. Stargirl Reading Level Lexile 590 Genre/Length Contemporary Fiction; 208 pages Language Register Conversational, Familiar, Idioms Content Load School, Peers, Identity Selected Awards Parents’ Choice 2000 Fiction Award NAIBA Book Award for Young Children 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. • Downloadable Teacher’s Guides reinforce Edge skills • Divide each book into manageable reading assignments • Suggest strategies for improving students’ reading performance. 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 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. Name: Student Journal Student Journals • Provide interactive support for independent reading • Assess student comprehension and provide feedback • Promote discussion and writing. Should people change for others? Discussion Date Order Information Edge Level A Leveled Library Classroom Set Save 10% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 21 titles (126 books total), plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 21 titles, plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals For single items, see Price List page 278. 978-07362-39509 $1,003.59 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Reading Schedule Group members: Stargirl Introduction 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 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 978-07362-39516 $185.85 NGSP.com 888-915-3276 51 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39509 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39516 http://www.ngsp.com
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