Hook by Ed Young

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Title: Hook
Author: Ed Young
Awards: Caldecott Award
Summary: Hook is a transformative story. A baby eagle falls in the nest of chickens, where he learns what he is and what he is not. A beautifully subtle book that captures the essence of individuality.

Selling Tool:
Booktalk, https://youtu.be/olL4ESRZt9Y

Activity:
Students will participate in a discussion after the read-aloud of Hook to understand the plot and themes of the book. The discussion will be led by the instructor but should involve 2nd-grade conventions of discussions.

Learning Standard:
CCLS.S.G2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Learning Goal:
Students will develop respect and courtesy when discussing topics.

Learning Objective:
Students will look and listen quietly to their peers when the floor is theirs.

Learning Outcome:
Students will understand the importance of coursey in the discussion through quality listening behavior.