The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
From Storyline Online
13 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
Kameeka is sure she's the best hula-hooper in Harlem -- until her hoop fever makes her forget an important birthday. She learns to make things right with her community. Read by Oprah Winfrey.
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Discussion
Kameeka is sure she's the best hula-hooper in Harlem -- until her hoop fever makes her forget an important birthday.
- What does Kameeka care about more than anything?
- How does her hoop fever cause a problem?
- How does Kameeka make things right?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: hula-hoop, Harlem, apologize.
Try it: Write about a time you fixed a mistake, and how you did it.