Tree Girl |
Publication Information
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Author: Mikaelsen, Ben |
Illustrator: |
Title: Tree Girl |
Date: 2004 |
Publisher: Harper Collins |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-06-009004-9 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
true story, fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
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Summary: |
Based on true experiences that were shared with the author, Gabriela, a Guatemalan girl who loves to climb trees, escapes a massacre, eventually reaching a refugee camp where she is reunited with her little sister, both of whom must overcome the trauma and horror of their experiences. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Although Gabriela often does not see herself as worthy, she exhibits compassion, insight, and assistance toward others. Working in pairs or individually, readers can select an example, find the passage and share it with the class. Pair this book with Under the Sun, about a boy escaping soldiers in Bosnia. Compare the experiences of Gabriela and Ehmet, especially the refugee camps. Students may want to explore in discussion or writing why Gabriela could no longer climb trees and what enabled her to overcome her fears. The Internet provides access to information about the recent military dictatorship and massacres in Guatemala to compare with events in the book. |
Teaching Strategies: |
Discussion Webs
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/discussion_webs.pdf
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Helping Students in the Writing Process
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
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Think-Pair-Share
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/think_pair_share.pdf
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Problem and Solution Outline and Text Frame
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/prob_solution.pdf
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Venn Diagrams
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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