About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.5
Lexile Measure: 630L
Guided Reading Level: M
Age: Age 6, Age 8, Age 7
Genre: General Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Subject: Cooking, Feelings and Emotions, Grandparents and Grandchildren, Weather
Compile a list of hiding places.
Talk about being afraid . . . of lightening, thunder, storms. Recall that the girl in the story hid under the bed when she was frightened. Think of other places children might hide. Then, name activities that could help you forget about being afraid—making thunder cake, whistling, etc. This list could be used as a springboard for creative writing.
Hiding Places:
- under the bed
- under the covers
- in the closet . . .
- Part of Collection:
- Subjects:Confronting and Resolving Fears, Literature Appreciation, Creative Writing, Literary Response, Writing Prompts
- Skills:Writing
