Description
eBook Order #: CCP2330
Print Book Order #: CC2330
Both eBook & Print Book Order #: CC+P2330
ISBN13: 978-0-22831-729-6
Grades: 3, 4
Reading Level: 3-4
Total Pages: 55
Author: Lisa Renaud
Speak up for yourself during hardships and learn to cope with difficulties.
The clear directions and organized layout save time in lesson planning. Brainstorm other possibilities to the origin of the jellybeans. Re-write a scene from the story from Robin’s point of view. Describe how you handle hard things and what tips you would give others dealing with difficult problems. Summarize what is revealed about the world of imaginary friends. Create a new imaginary friend by adding different descriptions and traits together. Describe the unfortunate event in the novel and the impact it has on the family. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, our worksheets incorporate a variety of scaffolding strategies along with additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key.
About the Novel:
Crenshaw explores how imagination and friendship can help cope with family hardship. Can an imaginary friend be real? Jackson begins to question this when Crenshaw—his childhood imaginary cat—suddenly reappears. The quirky, jelly bean-eating cat seems to show up exactly when Jackson needs comfort the most. His family is struggling financially, and despite his parents’ efforts to work hard and save money, they are once again at risk of homelessness. Jackson and his sister—Robin—have faced difficult times before, including skipping meals and living in their van. As things start to fall apart again, Crenshaw’s return feels more than coincidental. Jackson tries to stay logical, like the animal scientists he admires, but the facts don’t quite add up. Still, Crenshaw provides support and reassurance as Jackson faces uncertainty and hopes for a stable home.