12/2/2023 0 Comments A bad case of stripes imagesDay 1: Introduction Engagementīefore digging into the book we take a look at some of the vocabulary words from the book. While it’s perfect as a beginning of the year activity, it can also be used any time of the year. Our book study not only encompasses emotional learning, but also is a great mentor text for many skills, including vocabulary development, sequencing and cause & effect. I love that by focusing on the book for multiple days, my students really dig in the themes, characters and vocabulary at a deeper level. When I teach with A Bad Case Of Stripes, I do a book study that stretches out over several days. We refer to our class mission statement again and again throughout the school year, and when I have a lesson that aligns with it… BINGO! Connections are made and the learning sticks! A Bad Case Of Stripes Book Study These themes align perfectly with our class mission statement which we create collaboratively during the first week of school. ![]() The main character Camilla has to deal with issues revolving around bullying, self-love, individuality, and confidence! I love this book so much because it hits on important topics I want my class to learn about. ![]() But it doesn’t stop there, we also work on so many important reading skills too!Ī Bad Case Of Stripes is a story about a little girl who learns to be happy in her own skin… literally. I’m so excited to share with you how I have used this book to inspire self-love, confidence, and pride in my students. One of my favorite book study units to do with my class is A Bad Case Of Stripes by David Shannon.
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