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Sky's the Limit, The
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478122886
Copyright Date: 1999
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
R
Strategy/Skill:
Asking questions, Author's purpose, Character study, Making connections, Using graphic sources
Genre:
Biography/Autobiography
Theme/Topic:
Character Education, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Change
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Tony Christiansen talks to Angie Belcher about his remarkable life. His many achievements are all the more remarkable because he lost both of his legs in an accident at an early age. Tony’s quiet determination and positive attitude shine through the text and the photographs.
Features of the Book
- A biography based on an interview
- The inspirational story line
- Photograph-album format
- Labels that provide clues to chapter contents
- The nonlinear story line
- Design features – photo corners, items such as the hospital tag and medal
- The humor of the main character – life’s too short … like me!
Purpose
The Sky’s the Limit can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- identifying the author’s intention
- discussing layout and text features
- understanding the emotions of the characters
- creating a time line
- formulating questions for further study
- comparing events in the story with students’ own experiences
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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