Apr. 5, 2006: Meet Author Lynne Rae Perkins

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Activities:

1. Design a book cover for "All Alone in the Universe" by Lynne Rae Perkins or "Yo! Yes?" by Chris Raschka.

2. Draw a large window frame on a piece of paper. Then cut out pictures from the newspaper that you might see through your own "Hello, Goodbye" window. Paste your pictures in the window frame.

3. Draw two lines down a piece of paper to create three columns. In the first column, write facts that are only about Lynne Rae Perkins. In the third column, write facts that are only about Chris Raschka. In the center column, write facts that describe both Perkins and Raschka. (For example, they both have lived in Michigan.)

4. Look at the Perkins and Raschka books shown in today's Mini Page. Now identify a family member or friend who might like each of the books. Talk to your family and friends about the books.

5. Ask several family members and friends to give you ideas for new stories. Select one of the ideas. Then write a summary of a story you might write. Draw several pictures you might use to illustrate your new story.

This week's standard:

• Students comprehend and respond to a variety of images and text. Students identify forms and elements of literature. (Language Arts: Reading)
  
  

(standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)