Brave Irene
From Storyline Online
14 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
When her seamstress mother falls ill, Irene bundles up to deliver a beautiful gown through a fierce snowstorm. William Steig's story is a portrait of love, grit, and courage. Read by Al Gore.
Viewer safety
All agesMild peril
Irene struggles through a fierce snowstorm and gets briefly stuck -- tense but ends warmly and safely.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
When her seamstress mother falls ill, Irene bundles up to deliver a beautiful gown through a fierce snowstorm.
- Why does Irene set out into the storm?
- What troubles does she face on the way?
- What helps Irene keep going when things get hard?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: blizzard, determined, courage.
Try it: Write about a time you kept going even though it was really hard.