Novel study – sort and predict activity

Below are several words taken from Hit Squad  by James Heneghan.  Working with a small group, do the following:

  • Think about the novel’s title, Sticks and Stones
  • Cut or tear this sheet so that each word is on a separate piece of paper
  • Sort the words into an order that makes sense to you. (the goal here is NOT to make sentences.  The selected words aren’t designed to do that.)
  • Use your order to predict what the novel will be about and write a prediction.

 

 

Mickey

 

Birgit

 

Grandview

 

Stanley

 

park

 

van

 

Creekside

 

 hit squad

 

victims

 

bully

 

better himself

 

football team

 

foster kid

 

Hulk

 

brain damage

 

underground  cavern

 

tied up

 

kidnapped

 

dead

 

accepted

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