The Fall / The Word Collection
From Carl the Collector · 2024
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional LearningReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
When Nico takes a tumble, Carl freezes up and then shares something true about himself with his friends, in the show's gentle look at Carl talking about being autistic. In the second story Carl collects a fun new word, 'shindig,' and puts it to use.
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Discussion questions
Carl opens up about how he experiences the world, and adds a new word to his collection.
- Why do you think Carl froze when Nico fell?
- What did Carl share with his friends? How did they respond?
- Why does it help to have friends who understand you?
- What does 'shindig' mean? Where could you use a fun new word today?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: shindig, share, understand
- Collect a new word today and use it in a sentence out loud.
- Name one true thing about yourself you'd tell a good friend.