The Same But Different Too

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The conductor had his knotted signal cord to pull, and the motorman _____ [ beat or beet] the foot gong with his mad heel." Creating: Create a new pen pal who is from Mexico. How would you rewrite the selection from this pen pal's point of view? Mrs. Parmenter laughed at his _____ [ allusion or illusion] to their summer at Mrs. Sterrett's, in Rome, and gave him her coat to hold." The Same but Different is a great starting point for conversations about inclusion. The bright, colourful illustrations and clear explanations engage children of all ages from the outset. I have this book on display and it has prompted children to broaden their perspectives and think about their differences. I read this with my pupil voice group and they enjoyed thinking about how boring the world would be if we were all exactly the same.

Why do you think the author ended the text with the phrase, “different, different but the same,” instead of, “same, same but different?” (Evaluating) The winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 have been announced, with one winner from each of the four categories announced: Picture book, Children... Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Creating: Invent a new scenario. Draw a new picture for Kailash about America and what you do for fun. Applying: What kinds of questions would you ask in your letter to Kailash? What kinds of questions would you ask in your letter to Elliot? This realistic fiction book would be great to read aloud to children in grades K-5, as it should spark many wonderful conversations about differences and similarities amongst cultures. I think that this would give students an understanding of the cultures of people around the world, and even their own classroom! I truly believe that when people understand each other, they are less likely to judge. Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child... He sat down and leaned forward, pulling the chair's rear legs into the _____ [ air, ere, or heir] so that the waitress could get by."

The straight forward yet clever text is in a large font, in several colors, making this a good choice as a storytime read-aloud. The boys learn through questions, comments and pictures that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school where they enjoy their favorite class. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

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On a Saturday morning soon after he came to live with her, he turned over her garbage while she was at the grocery store and _____ [ ate or eight] rancid bacon drippings out of a small Crisco can." Author Anna Kemp introduces The Hollow Hills, the sequel to her dark magical tale, Into Goblyn Wood. Evaluating: Where would you want to write a letter if you could write a letter to a pen pal in another country? Applying: What questions would you ask Kailash about his culture or country if you were Elliot writing from the United States?This book would be ideal to use over a period of weeks as there is so much information and will certainly get children talking and thinking about themselves and others. There are endless opportunities that would arise from this book and is sure to become a key text in the classroom and PSHE curriculum.

Coffee house Caffè Nero has announced the 16-strong shortlist for the inaugural Nero Book Awards, recognising the outstanding books of the past 12... ABCs. Discuss the fact that alphabets look different all over the world. Examine alphabets from different cultures. Lead students in a discussion on how various alphabets are similar and different. Across Oceans. Elliot and Kailash send letters from India to America. Help students to locate India and America on a world map. Invite them to consider the following questions: Which oceans separate the two places? How far apart are the two boys? Calculate the distance. Brainstorm ways the letters could travel from one place the other and estimate how long it might take each way.

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There are so many ways that teachers could use this book in their classroom. One way is as a read aloud at the beginning of the year to build a sense of community and acceptance. It could be used to start a research project about their own cultures and/or exploring another culture that they would like to know more about. This book could be used to introduce letter writing and be a reason to seek out a pen pal for the class. Yoga. Kailash’s favorite subject in school is yoga. Explore different yoga poses with your students. As a class, research the tradition of yoga practices in India.