I have a large collection of picture books because students are never too old for picture books. If you are looking to build a collection Patricia Polacco is a great author to start with! (Take a look at half.com if you are looking for great deals on a certain title. Half.com does not in anyway pay me to say that. :o)
Here are some great discussion questions for The Art of Miss Chew. Print these off and then keep them handy in your copy of the book. When you have a 20 minute gap to fill in your day (For example, the JA teacher is running late) grab a book, read aloud, and discuss.
1. Describe Miss Donovan with three adjectives.
2. What does Miss Donovan do to help Patricia pass the test?
3. Who tells the story? Who is the narrator?
4. Patricia says she "danced on air all the way home." What does this mean?
5. Describe Miss Chew
6. How might the story be different if it was written from the perspective of Miss Chew?
7. Describe Mrs. Spaulding with three adjectives
8. Miss Chew called a meeting with "all the players." Why does Miss Chew call these individuals "players?"
9. Why do you think Patricia lets Miss Chew call her the wrong name? Would you do the same thing if you were Patricia?
10. How might Patricia's life be different if she never met Miss Chew?
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