Henshaw, and then in a diary to a pretend Mr.

It's not easy being the new kid in town, with recently divorced parents, no dog anymore, and a lunch that gets stolen every day (all the 'good stuff,' anyway). Mom tried to phone him at the trailer park where, as Mom says, he hangs his hat. Maybe I was mad about other things, like Dad forgetting to send this month's support payment. Henshaw, I am sorry I was rude in my last letter. And he never imagines the kinds of things he'll be writing about: Dear Mr. Through his journal, Leigh learns a great deal about writing and about himself.When, in second grade, Leigh writes to an author to tell him how much he 'licked' his book, he never suspects that he'll still be writing to him four years later. Henshaw writes back to answer the ten questions Leigh sent to him for the Author Report assignment. The diary reveals Leigh's loneliness at school and details his troubles with an unknown schoolmate. Through his journal, Leigh learns a great deal about writing and about himself. They also reflect his desire to become a writer. The letters show increasing emotional and literary complexity as Leigh grows. The book is a collection of letters written from Leigh to Mr. This Newbery Medal-winning classic story is about Leigh Botts, a young boy who lives with his divorced mother and misses his father. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. Henshaw's relationship would progress through the years and write a new letter from Leigh as an adult. Create a to-do list for writing based on what Mrs. Students become Leigh and write their own list of questions for Mr. Answer multiple choice questions about Leigh. Find antonyms to the vocabulary words found in the novel. Henshaw might be, and why he would be receiving a letter. Our resource is developmentally appropriate for students with special needs who read at a lower grade level. Henshaw:Įxplore the ultimate first-person narrative through the eyes of a young boy and his tale of self-discovery.

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