My Brother Charlie
From Storyline Online
9 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningHealth
Summary
A girl describes her twin brother Charlie, who has autism. She shares the things that make him special and the ways their family loves and supports him. Read by Holly Robinson Peete.
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A warm, hopeful look at a sibling with autism -- a good springboard for talking about acceptance.
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Discussion
A girl describes her twin brother Charlie, who has autism.
- What does the girl love about her brother Charlie?
- What are some things that are harder for Charlie?
- How does the family show Charlie they love him?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: autism, twin, accept.
Try it: Write one kind way to be a good friend to someone who learns or plays differently.