Amazing grace by mary hoffman book study amazing grace. Mary hoffmans book song of the earth orion was shortlisted for the kurt maschler award and the primary english award 1995. Reading rainbows amazing grace, written by mary hoffman is a wonderfully illustrated picture book for students of all ages. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to graces highflying imagination. When her classmates say she shouldnt audition for peter pan because she is black, graces nana takes her to see a ballet, starring a ballerina who is also black. Amazing grace by mary hoffman childrens read aloud. This adapted literature resource is available through the. Welcome to the website of mary hoffman, british author of the childrens series amazing grace and stravaganza, and many other books. Caroline binch has traveled extensively and worked as a painter and photographer.
Todays book is amazing grace written by mary hoffman and illustrated by caroline binch. Amazing grace by mary hoffman book, teaching resources, story. Her classmates tell her that she cant be peter pan because she is a girl and shes black. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Free amazing grace study unit worksheets for teachers to print. From 2002 to 2012, she wrote the teen fiction series stravaganza. Amazing gracea play in one act paperback may 19, 1998. Follow the story of grace, who is longing to play peter pan in her school play, but her classmates say that peter was a.
Free amazing grace worksheets and literature unit for. Amazing grace worksheets and literature unit by mary hoffman grades daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Jan 01, 2000 reading rainbows amazing grace, written by mary hoffman is a wonderfully illustrated picture book for students of all ages. After reading the book, begin the character study by discussing with the class what qualities they admire in grace. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum.
Using amazing grace by mary hoffman, students dig deep into. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. Find amazing grace lesson plans and teaching resources. Her first picture book for frances lincoln, amazing grace, has become a classic which, with its sequels in the series, has sold 1. This adapted literature resource is available through the sherlock center resource library. Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly. Explore more than 5,440 amazing grace by mary hoffman resources for teachers, parents and pupils. In this selfesteem instructional activity, students listen to amazing grace by mary hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others. Amazing grace by mary hoffman, illustrated by caroline binch. Here is a picture for you to colour of peter pan fighting with his enemy captain hook in the cartoon version of the story.
Peter pan is the boy who never wants to grow up and who lives in never land. These amazing grace lesson plans will help you to inspire your students with this wonderful book. Amazing grace boundless grace princess grace these books are great readalouds that provide extensive thoughtprovoking discussion. Grace loves stories, whether theyre from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. Although a classmate says that grace cannot play peter pan in the school play because she is black, grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her. Nov 06, 2015 this set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with amazing grace by mary hoffman. Grace is so amazing because she uses her imagination to play and to work towards things she wants, like being peter pan in the play. But, when she raises her hand to try out for the part of peter, graces classmates tell her she cant play the part because shes a girl and because shes black. Could also be linked to research assignments for older children in which they find out about the characters depicted and. Amazing grace by mary hoffman reading comprehension a written comprehension activity and a selection of guided reading questions based on the story amazing grace by mary hoffman. Apr 16, 2018 mr and mrs storytime read the amazing short story about a girl that realises she can become anything she wants to. Make space for critical literacy and engage students in meaningful, thoughtful discussions. When her school puts on a production of peter pan she is eager to audition. Students can make observations such as, there is a girl on the cover, or inferences like, i think the girl will do something amazing in this story.
Mr and mrs storytime read the amazing short story about a girl that realises she can become anything she wants to. Amazing grace is a truly inspiring story from the mind of mary hoffman along with illustrations by caroline binch and it is about how an optimistic girl named grace tries out for the role of peter pan even though her classmates thought that she cannot be peter pan. This resource has all the lesson plan for a weeks worth of learning. Laura bushs choice of mary hoffmanns amazing grace as one of her favourite, mustread childrens books may seem like ducking out from naming jk rowling or philip pullman, both anathema to the fundamentalist christian lobby. The lessons focus on prediction and retrieving information from the text. Feedback form to be completed by pupils may need adult assistance when writing comments. Use this wonderful book by mary hoffman for a wide range of crosscurricular activities with our teaching ideas. Children of all races, color, cultures, gender identities, and disabilities should be able to see themselves in the books that are shared in the classroom. Grace is a girl who loves to hear stories and then act out the most exciting parts. Students begin by listening to a readaloud of amazing grace by mary hoffman, with teacher modeling of the thinking process at key points. Mary hoffman and caroline binch bring their heroine to brilliant life in this charming sequel to the awardwinning amazing grace. Colouring sheets suitable for nursery and reception pupils. This website uses cookies to analyse viewer activities. Amazing grace by mary hoffman is a fabulous ks1 and ks2 story to teach about diversity, cultural differences and acceptance using our teaching resources and activities.
So when she gets a chance to play a part in peter pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Grace learns that her class is about to stage the play peter pan, and she knows just which part she wants to play. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is a cast of thousands. Mary hoffman is the internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to teenage fiction. Follow the story of grace, who is longing to play peter pan in her school play, but her classmates say that peter was a boy, and besides, he wasnt black. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Twentyfive years on, mary hoffman tells us how she wrote it and why picture books. Have students apply the skills learned to find the theme of a book of their choice. And therein lays the attraction for readers and teachers, who have discovered the world of grace as brought to life by author mary hoffman. These worksheets and page by page close reading questions are made to be a supplement to the book amazing grace by mary hoffman. Mary hoffman, the author of amazing grace, does a beautiful job communicating the importance of believing in ones self. Grace pretends to be different characters like joan of arc, anansi the spider and a pirate, which can help her to act well in her audition for peter pan. Mary hoffman s book song of the earth orion was shortlisted for the kurt maschler award and the primary english award 1995.
Grace is the adventuresome character, which many would love to possess. It is not difficult to understand why grace is so creative and confident when you meet her supportive family. Mary hoffman is a beloved story that encourages students that they can do anything if they put their mind to it. Oct, 2015 mary hoffmans groundbreaking amazing grace gave us one of the first black heroines in a picture book. One of my all time favorite book characters is grace, created by mary hoffman and caroline binch. This lesson gives secondgrade students opportunities to interact with a thoughtprovoking story, as they also develop comprehension and criticalthinking skills. I am always on the lookout for diverse books for my future classroom.
The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. Amazing grace by mary hoffman, caroline binch, hardcover. All the powerpoints for the 4 lessons are attached. A written comprehension activity and a selection of guided reading questions based on the story amazing grace by mary hoffman. Amazing grace by mary hoffman lesson plan and activities by. When grace gets the opportunity to go to africa and visit with her father and his new family, she feels a little. Amazing grace printables, classroom activities, teacher. Caroline binch has traveled extensively and worked as. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Each of the lessons is given in the form of a powerpoint with the starter, development and plenary for each lesson.
When her school decides to perform peter pan, grace longs to play the lead, but her classmates point out that peter was a boy. Show students the cover of amazing grace by mary hoffman and ask them what they see on the cover. Free amazing grace worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Use chart paper to brainstorm a list of words that could be used to describe grace. Mary lassiter hoffman born 1945 is a british writer and critic. Binch, caroline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Students can make observations such as, there is a girl on the cover, or inferences like, i think the girl will do something amazing. Amazing grace is an inspirational book and great for classroom use. When her school decides to perform peter pan, grace is longing to play peter, but her classmates say that peter was a boy, and besides, he wasnt black. This unit aligns with the book with activities, crafts, writing, teaching ideas, no prep printables, and more. Compare this list to the characters and stories that grace acted out. When her school decides to perform peter pan, grace longs to play. Daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report.
Amazing grace printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Amazing grace by mary hoffman book, teaching resources. Amazing grace by mary hoffman reading comprehension. Grace is excited to audition for the main character in her school play.
Mary hoffmans groundbreaking amazing grace gave us one of the first black heroines in a picture book. Use this identifying the authors purpose lesson plan and set of resources to help readers notice the ways in which authors reveal their purpose for writing books. She has had over 90 books published whose audiences range from children to adults. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with amazing grace by mary hoffman. Americans have always taken picturebooks seriously as an art form, thanks to the native genius of maurice sendak and ludwig. Help students find the theme of longer stories by providing additional chances to practice with readalouds like amazing grace by mary hoffman see related media. With the support of her family, grace learns that she can be.
One of her best known works is the childrens book amazing grace, which was a new york times bestseller at 1. In 1992 amazing grace, her first frances lincoln book, was selected for child educations best books of 1991 and childrens books of the year 1992, commended for the kate greenaway medal, and included on the national. Challenge students to come up with two or more unique themes for the same story. Identify this as the place where the main characters family was from originally. We hope you feel inspired by the story of amazing grace. Year 2 english amazing grace stories from different. Mary hoffman has written over 50 books for children and is probably most known for the bestseller, amazing grace, the recipient of numerous literary awards.