Join us in 6 live meetings as we gather to discuss and read aloud from Katherine. reading tools What You Need: Your reading notebook A familiar read aloud with a few sticky notes prepared ahead of time, such as Rules by Cynthia Lord. Although this book is rated for fifth graders, it can also be enjoyed by younger and older readers alike.
Catherine’s worked hard to help her autistic brother, David, learn the rules of life. Read it in your classroom and with your children to develop empathy and compassion for children who have autism. It teaches life lessons about friendship, the importance of personal space, and learning to appreciate the company of others. Rules by Cynthia Lord REALISTIC I highly recommend reading this meaningful, coming-of-age story about 12-year old Catherine. Easy to do extension art project: tissue paper pieces on a white elephant–cut out, spritz with water, watch the beautiful colors run, shake off tissue when dry – voila! Your very own Elmer!” -Lynn M. Book Links- Rules, Heartwarming Powerful Novel by Cynthia Lord. Rules is a highly recommended book, written specifically with fifth graders in mind. This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES explores a friendship between a small-town girl and the daughter of migrant workers. “Themes of friendship, differences, acceptance. April is National Autism Awareness Month and were reading books about characters with autism spectrum disorder and other learning.
“Great book teaching kids about to like themselves and to not be someone they’re not.” -Allison Perani Hogan
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