My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
From Storyline Online
10 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Patricia Polacco remembers her older brother, who could do everything better -- until a wish on a star and a tumble teach her that a 'rotten' brother can also be a loving one. Read by Melissa Gilbert.
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Discussion
Patricia Polacco remembers her older brother, who could do everything better -- until a wish on a star and a tumble teach her that a 'rotten' brother can also be a loving one..
- Why does the girl think her brother is 'rotten'?
- What does she wish for?
- How do her feelings about her brother change?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: brother, rivalry, wish.
Try it: Write about a sibling or friend who bugs you but also cares about you.