[SYNOPSIS OF BOOK]
“What Did You Learn at School Today?”
Story by Rhonda Twiner
Illustrated by Stephanie Birdwell
©2014 All rights reserved
The characters in “What did you Learn at School Today?” (a BRAND NEW, innovative, and uniquely creative children’s book) are different types of socks ~ socks, which happen to be the characters’ last names! Meet the “Toesock” siblings, Tommy and Tammy; their mother, Mrs. Tamara Toesock; Tippy Grippysock; Lexi Longstocking; Tracy Lacysock; Toby Tubesock; Mrs. Polka Dotsock, and many more! These charming characters live in the town of “Sock Hill, USA”, and attend Sock Hill Elementary School.
Tommy and Tammy Toesock are much like other children who, when a parent asks what they learned at school that day, typically say
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Why is making new friends a “good” thing?
2. What does “frustrated” mean to you?
3. What does “talented” mean to you?
4. Are you “talented”? How ~ in what way(s)?
5. List three nice things you could say to a disabled person.
(Post-Reading)
1. Describe how you think Tammy Toesock felt when she saw Tippy Grippysock sitting with Lexi Longstocking.
2. Name some things you can do that might help get over feeling frustrated.
3. What might be a reason (or reasons) that causes a person to have to move about in a wheelchair, as when they are not able to walk?
4. Explain why we should not laugh at someone who looks different.
5. List all the ways you might be able to help Toby Tubesock at school. (brainstorming activity)
6. Tell the class what you liked best about this book … explain why.
7. Write an essay summarizing this book. Pay close attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and form.
(Optional)
1. Have you, or anybody you know, had an operation? Could you tell me about that experience? Tommy Toesock (3rd Gr) Tammy Toesock (K) Mrs. Tamara Toesock Mrs. Polka Dotsock
(3rd Gr Math