Franklin's School Play / Franklin and the Secret Club
From Franklin · 1997
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin gets a small part in the school play and learns that every role matters. In the second story, a 'secret club' leaves someone out, and Franklin sees how exclusion feels.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about small parts mattering and about including everyone.
- Why was Franklin disappointed with his role at first?
- How did it feel to be left out of the secret club?
- Why does it matter to include everyone in play?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: role, include, left out.
Try it: Name a way to invite someone who is standing alone to join your game.