

I sincerely hope this product is a benefit to you and your students. The Reader’s Theater Script can be used to introduce the book to students and entice them to read the novel independently. The quotes are related to the book’s central theme or major plot developments. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Markedly more contemporary than many of Peck's previous novels, this drolly narrated coming-of-age story traces milestones in Archer Magill's life from first to sixth grade while deftly. The quotes which I extract from the novels usually do not mention specific character names or settings. And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be. During the competition a quote from a book is read, and students must guess from which book title the quote is taken. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect his dad, the. Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Some schools and districts host book competitions in which students read from a list of selected titles. Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos. They are high-level questions that encourage students to read closely and think critically about the text.

In this novel guide, there are multiple-choice and open-ended comprehension questions students can complete for every 5-6 chapters. Use this novel guide for preparing for Book Competitions, Literature Circles, Buddy Reading, or as a Book Project. And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be.Engage your students in recently published literature for young readers, and help expand their comprehension. But that gets ahead of the story.In pages that ripple with laughter, there's a teardrop here and there. Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. But now here comes middle school and puberty. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school. These are the three he wants to be.Īlong the way he finds a fourth-Mr.

Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect his dad, the great vintage car customizer, and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack GantosĪrcher Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models.
