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Beating the Frost
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790307671
Copyright Date: 2004
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
P
Strategy/Skill:
Figurative language, Descriptive language, Asking questions
Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Theme/Topic:
Overcoming Obstacles, Natural Disasters, Family, Economics
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
The Krissler family lost half their cherry crop in the big frost last year, and now money is tight. It’s Jack’s eleventh birthday soon, but there doesn’t seem to be much to celebrate. This narrative explores Jack’s feelings as he comes to terms with what’s really important.
Features of the Book
- Figurative language – similes, metaphor, alliteration
- Descriptive language
- Themes of responsibility, self-questioning, and reflection
Purpose
Beating the Frost can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- analyzing character development
- analyzing descriptive language
- using texts as a model for writing
- exploring how science and technology play a role in local challenges
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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