Amazing grace by mary hoffman is a fabulous ks1 and ks2 story to teach about diversity, cultural differences and acceptance using our teaching resources and activities. Grace remains the imaginative, energetic girl first introduced in amazing grace 1991 as she involves all the kids in dramatic play. Encore, grace grace, of amazing grace fame, is back in another book about her life at home and school. Mary hoffman has also written three chapter books about grace. Amazing grace by mary hoffman reading comprehension. See teaching sessions for more detail ks1 subject content. All the powerpoints for the 4 lessons are attached. Mary hoffman, the author of amazing grace, does a beautiful job communicating the importance of believing in ones self.
Grace, a first grade african american female, has an. Grace loves stories, whether theyre from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. Clifford please click through the pages and choose a story to listen to. Amazing grace nancy polettes childrens literature site. If so, amazing grace, by mary hoffman, is the book for you. Talking about amazing grace book of the month amazing grace is a great book to talk about with your child. Follow the story of grace, who is longing to play peter pan in her school play, but her classmates say that peter was a. The story flashes back 15 years to 1782, and william recounts the events that led. Amazing grace, by mary hoffman and caroline binch 25th. So when she gets a chance to play a part in peter pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Powerpoint that combines words with images and sounds. Introduction to close reading and comprehension skills using the classic mary hoffman book, amazing grace. The film begins with wilberforce severely ill and taking a holiday in bath, somerset, with his cousin, henry thornton.
This novel study teaches 10 common core standards and inc. Although he at first resists, she convinces him to tell her about his life. This is a novel study for amazing grace by mary hoffman. Her bestknown picture books are amazing grace, three wise women, and an angel just like me.
Amazing astronauts powerpoint space exploration facts for kids the first person in space was the soviet unions yuri gagarin. Each of the lessons is given in the form of a powerpoint with the starter, development and plenary for each lesson. Become familiar with amazing grace by mary hoffman and, if possible, obtain a copy of the book for each small group of students. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is a cast of thousands. Amazing grace by mary hoffman by ed miller teachers pay. This adapted literature resource is available through the. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source.
Identify this as the place where the main characters family was from originally. Great big body book, checking the powerpoint presentation for cheltenham. I will be adding more stories too so keep checking this page. Ready to use great for whole class, guided reading groups, literature circles, and more. If you do not wish to use amazing grace, you can find other books that encourage critical thinking through discussion of bullies, racism and tolerance, family, and women.
Mary hoffman, caroline binch illus frances lincoln age 57 grace lives with her mama, her nana and her cat, pawpaw. Amazing grace by mary hoffman book, teaching resources. Grace and her group of friends face a number of changes, including a new classmate, the school play, the death of a family friend and a dangerous afternoon when. Students can make observations such as, there is a girl on the cover, or inferences like, i think the girl will do something amazing in this story. You will find the dictionary skills words also on powerpoint, retell exercise. Amazing gracea play in one act paperback may 19, 1998. Amazing grace by mary hoffman book, teaching resources, story. I am always on the lookout for diverse books for my future classroom. Amazing grace by mary hoffman caroline binch whole class.
Amazing grace by mary hoffman reading comprehension a written comprehension activity and a selection of guided reading questions based on the story amazing grace by mary hoffman. Amazing grace by mary hoffman childrens read aloud story. Mary hoffman is the bestselling author of picture book amazing grace, which is. Grace pretends to be different characters like joan of arc, anansi the spider and a pirate, which can help her to act well in her audition for peter pan. Grace is so amazing because she uses her imagination to play and to work towards things she wants, like being peter pan in the play. Compare this list to the characters and stories that grace acted out. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Comprehension strategy lesson plans and practice pages.
When grace is invited to stay with him and his new family, she is very excited but finds it difficult too. Her first picture book for frances lincoln, amazing grace, has become a classic which, with its sequels in the series, has sold 1. This adapted literature resource is available through the sherlock center resource library. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Challenge students to come up with two or more unique themes for the same story. You can be whatever you want to be, learning more about selfesteem. The first person to walk on the moon was an american man called neil armstrong in 1969. Although a classmate says that grace cannot play peter pan in the school play because she is black, grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her. Children of all races, color, cultures, gender identities, and disabilities should be able to see themselves in the books that are shared in the classroom. Reading rainbows amazing grace, written by mary hoffman is a wonderfully illustrated picture book for students of all ages. In fact, she loved them so much that she would act out all the parts. Binchs pencil and watercolor artwork are expressively stunning and a perfect complement to this culturally accepting story. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
Grace learns that her class is about to stage the play peter pan, and she knows just which part she wants to play. Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly. It is here that he is introduced to his future wife, barbara spooner. Amazing grace by mary hoffman, caroline binch, hardcover. Apart from earth, the moon is the only place in space a human has walked on. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. She illustrated the bestselling story amazing grace and several other grace stories by mary hoffman.
Its summer vacation for grace and her neighborhood friends, just the time for the fun to begin. Use this identifying the authors purpose lesson plan and set of resources to help readers notice the ways in which authors reveal their purpose for writing books. Year 2 english amazing grace stories from different. Clarice tinsley amazing grace by mary hoffman youtube. Grace loves stories, whether theyre from books, movies, or the kind. In this selfesteem lesson, students listen to amazing grace by mary hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others. Locate key places in the book where you can stop and share your thinking with students. Mary hoffman has written more than 70 books for children, and her powers of observation bring vitality and humour to all her stories and retellings. This resource has all the lesson plan for a weeks worth of learning.
She is not sure if she can fit into dads new family. Todays book is amazing grace written by mary hoffman and illustrated by caroline binch. When her school decides to perform peter pan, grace is longing to play peter, but her classmates say that peter was a boy, and besides, he wasnt black. Grace sequel to amazing grace mary hoffman caroline binch.
Not only does this book cover the above topics, but is also highlights on key items for younger readers, such as reading about individual achievements and moral dilemmas. Find amazing grace lesson plans and teaching resources. From helping an isolated older woman to creating a circus, grace and her chums spend a delightful summer vacation close to home. In 1992 amazing grace, her first frances lincoln book, was selected for child educations best books of 1991 and childrens books of the year 1992, commended for the kate greenaway medal, and included on the national. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop.
But, when she raises her hand to try out for the part of peter, graces classmates tell her she cant play the part because shes a girl and. Mary hoffman is the internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to teenage fiction. Show students the cover of amazing grace by mary hoffman and ask them what they see on the cover. Her previous titles for dorling kindersley include henrys baby and a first bible story book. Grace lived with her ma and her nana and a cat called pawpaw. Amazing grace by illustrating different ways you can show a love one that you care, encourage and support each other. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to graces highflying imagination. Gregory cool, which caroline wrote and illustrated, was shortlisted for the kate greenaway medal, and her since dad left won the united kingdom book award in 1998. Grace is a girl who loves to hear stories and then act out the most exciting parts.
The africanamerican heroine first introduced in the picture book amazing grace returns for her fourth adventure, a chapter book. This is a great resource to help build literary skills in the elementary classroom. Amazing grace by mary hoffman, illustrated by caroline binch. Dallas isd celebrity reader grace was a little girl who loved the stories her grandmother told her. Writing about reading with optional ccss alignment.
Contains 15 pages of student work, plus an answer key. Have students apply the skills learned to find the theme of a book of their choice. Amazing grace by mary hoffman, illustrated by caroline binch dial themes. Find amazing grace mary hoffman lesson plans and teaching resources. Listen to the first of the grace stories, amazing grace, read aloud here. In many ways, amazing grace, written by mary hoffman and illustrated by caroline binch, is a truly wonderful story for all children, with an inspiring text and evocative, descriptive accompanying illustrations visuals that while realistic also glow and sparkle with much power of imagination, presenting the important, essential message that anyone can be anything heshe desires to be any. When her school decides to perform peter pan, grace longs to play. Help students find the theme of longer stories by providing additional chances to practice with readalouds like amazing grace by mary hoffman see related media. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with amazing grace by mary hoffman.
The lessons focus on prediction and retrieving information from the text. Her friends, ambitions and preoccupations are brought brilliantly to life by mary hoffman, who understands the workings of all the relationships in a childs. Boundless grace, sequel to inspiring story amazing grace, is a powerful story that explores the idea that families come in all different shapes and sizes but these differences dont necessarily mean that there is any less love. Follow the story of grace, who is longing to play peter pan in her school play, but her classmates say that peter was a boy, and besides, he wasnt black. Mary hoffmans book song of the earth orion was shortlisted for the kurt maschler award and the primary english award 1995.