Talk to your child about the book,
Flying Solo, by Ralph Fletcher. The 4th graders just finished this book and the 3rd graders are just starting this story about a classroom dilemma. Students arrive at school one day only to discover that their teacher is absent and they do not have a substitute. Will they tell their principal or run the classroom themselves for the day? Share some of the following questions over dinner:
- Why did Ralph Fletcher explore the idea of "flying solo?" What does that mean?
- How did the children think they could work together all day without guidance?
- How do you think the IMA class would handle a day without a teacher?
- How does this book tie into our Community Unit?
We will keep you posted on the discussions, questions, and debates that emerge from this read aloud!
Check out more information about this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Solo-Ralph-Fletcher
More information about Ralph Fletcher:
http://www.ralphfletcher.com/index.html
