What's My Word?
Description
Rachel knows how to drain a 3 from anywhere on the basketball court. What she doesn't know is how she'll ever complete the My Special Word assignment over summer vacation. Rachel's basketball team is buzzing about words, yet Rachel can't seem to find a word that speaks to her heart. She'll need to find her word soon, or she'll risk sitting out of this important game.
Activities
Understanding Emotions
Put yourself in Rachel’s position. Imagine the due date for a very important assignment was getting closer. How would you feel? In the book, Rachel g...
Character Study
After reading the book, think about the main character, Rachel. On a piece of paper, write her name and a short description of her. Write her unique ...
Act it Out!
Act out the scene from the Basketball chapter. Think of a list of words that describe you. After creating your list, go through the words and choose ...
