Companion Guide: for A Flamingo Named Flannigan

A FLAMINGO NAMED FLANNIGAN was used for five years as a component of the Middle School Honors English Program at Shorecrest Preparatory School, St. Petersburg, FL. Set against the backdrop of the natural world, A FLAMINGO NAMED FLANNIGAN gently explores social justice. So many of us, at one time or another, have felt isolated and afraid, bruised by the carelessness - even cruelty - of others.If you are home schooling, the book is suitable for the upper elementary and middle school language arts components.COMPANION GUIDE FOR A FLAMINGO NAMED FLANNIGAN contains fun and exciting activities including sections about the Ancient Voice, "Food Fight!" (the critical role of food chains in the natural world) , "Let Your Imagination Fly," "Literary Craft," "Squawk & Talk" and "Wondrous Words." Each exercise follows the text of A FLAMINGO NAMED FLANNIGAN. The final section, Teaching Resources, provides suggestions for instruction, answers for each exercise, quizzes and a final test, "Flying Solo." The tone of COMPANION GUIDE FOR A FLAMINGO NAMED FLANNIGAN is relaxed and informal. As one learning resources professional put it:"There's a voice here like someone is curled up on the sofa reading to a child." - L.G. Dawson