About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.7
Lexile Measure: 910L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Age: Age 9, Age 10, Age 11
Genre: Diaries and Journals
Subject: Divorce and Remarriage, School Life, Understanding Self and Others
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary
- Throughout the book, Leigh had different feelings about his dad. What caused Leigh's feelings to change? Have you ever felt this way?
- At the end of the book, Leigh said that he felt bad and a whole lot better at the same time. How can that be possible? Use an example from your own life.
- If you were to write a letter to any author you chose, whom would you write to? Give at least two reasons why you chose that author.
- Subjects:Writing Prompts, Acceptance, Tolerance, Families and Social Structures, Feelings and Emotions, Friends and Friendship, Friends and Friendship, Understanding Self and Others
- Skills:Listening and Speaking
