Throughout the book, readers are introduced to a variety of thoughts on how to live a better life. These thoughts are called, "Mr. Browne's Precepts", and each ties into the story. Most come down to the basic idea that being good to others will make our lives better.
In this exercise, have students find Mr. Browne's precepts, or other inspiring quotes from the book, and correlate the words to something in their life. Students can choose three separate quotes and do separate scenes, or they can choose one and use a sequence of events to illustrate how the quote ties into their experiences.
Mr. Browne's precept, "choose kind", is meant to make us realize that our words and actions affect other people.
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that identifies three of Mr. Browne's precepts or other inspiring quotes from the book, and connects each precept to your personal experiences.
Grade Level 6-8
Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)
Type of Assignment Individual
Common Core Standards
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of Precept or Quote | Three relevant precepts or quotes were identified. | Two relevant precepts or quotes were identified. | Only one relevant precept or quote was identified. |
| Examples of Precept or Quote in Own Life | All personal examples support the identified precepts or quotes. | Most examples support the identified precepts or quotes. | Most personal examples do not fit the precepts or quotes. |
| Illustration of Connection | Scenes clearly show a story or situation that matches with the precepts or quotes. | Some scenes help to show a connection to the precepts or quotes. | Scenes are disorganized, hard to understand, or do not illustrate the meaning of the precepts. |
