Help to create the next generation of friends with a lesson about accepting people who are different. As kids read Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, they answer a series of discussion questions and activities about making friends with others.

Concepts

disabilities, kindness, reading comprehension, empathy, accepting others, friendship, bullying

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in a unit or school-wide focus on friendship and anti-bullying
• Have learners complete the guided practice activities as homework, or in reading groups in a literacy center

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson notes that the linked website is appropriate for second grade and up

Pros

• Additional activities are fun and engaging for learners of all reading levels
• Promotes an atmosphere of acceptance and friendship for youngsters

Cons

• Questions are based on comprehension level only

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.K.3 RL.1.1 RL.1.3 RL.2.1 RL.2.3 RL.3.1 RL.3.3