Beating the Frost 6-pack Author: Mandy Hager ISBN: 9780790307671 Copyright Date: 2004 Lesson Plan Blackline Master Grade Level: 4 Reading Level: P Strategy/Skill: Asking questions, Descriptive language, Figurative language Genre: Realistic Fiction Theme/Topic: Economics, Family, Natural Disasters, Overcoming Obstacles Classification: Fiction

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