Lesson Plan

Dear Mr. Henshaw Discussion Guide

  • Grades: 3–5, 6–8

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent: 4.7
Lexile Measure: 910L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Age: Age 11, Age 9, Age 10
Genre: Diaries and Journals
Subject: Divorce, Remarriage, Blended Families, 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:
    Family Life, Writing Prompts, Feelings and Emotions, Tolerance and Acceptance, Friends and Friendship, Understanding Self and Others
  • Skills:
    Listening and Speaking
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