FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY | *Overruled* by Christy Wopat
What happens when everyone at school has already decided you're the "bad kid"?
In today's First Chapter Friday read aloud, we're diving into Overruled by Christy Wopat—a funny, heartfelt middle grade novel about friendship, school, second chances, and what it feels like to be misunderstood.
Mac has a reputation, and unfortunately, it's not a good one. So when his best friend gets hurt on the playground, everyone assumes Mac is responsible—even though no one actually saw what happened. Facing suspension, Mac gets one last chance to prove his innocence: a classroom mock trial complete with lawyers, witnesses, evidence, and a surprise judge. But as his classmates investigate what really happened, secrets come out, friendships are tested, and Mac discovers that changing people's minds about who you are might be even harder than proving you didn't do something wrong.
Teachers, librarians, and parents: Overruled is an engaging realistic fiction choice for middle grade readers, especially kids who enjoy funny school stories, friendship books, courtroom stories, and books about kids who don't always fit neatly inside the box. It's also packed with opportunities for classroom conversations about point of view, assumptions, reputation, fairness, empathy, character development, and giving people a fresh start.
Watch the first chapter and decide whether Overruled belongs on YOUR TBR!
Find Overruled at your school or public library, local independent bookstore, or Amazon: https://amzn.to/4xCVJpt
MORE FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES
FULL First Chapter Friday Worksheet Bundle on TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
⭐ Find even more middle school ELA resources, book recommendations, and student engagement ideas inside Word Nerd Collaborative: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
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What happens when everyone at school has already decided you're the "bad kid"?
In today's First Chapter Friday read aloud, we're diving into Overruled by Christy Wopat—a funny, heartfelt middle grade novel about friendship, school, second chances, and what it feels like to be misunderstood.
Mac has a reputation, and unfortunately, it's not a good one. So when his best friend gets hurt on the playground, everyone assumes Mac is responsible—even though no one actually saw what happened. Facing suspension, Mac gets one last chance to prove his innocence: a classroom mock trial complete with lawyers, witnesses, evidence, and a surprise judge. But as his classmates investigate what really happened, secrets come out, friendships are tested, and Mac discovers that changing people's minds about who you are might be even harder than proving you didn't do something wrong.
Teachers, librarians, and parents: Overruled is an engaging realistic fiction choice for middle grade readers, especially kids who enjoy funny school stories, friendship books, courtroom stories, and books about kids who don't always fit neatly inside the box. It's also packed with opportunities for classroom conversations about point of view, assumptions, reputation, fairness, empathy, character development, and giving people a fresh start.
Watch the first chapter and decide whether Overruled belongs on YOUR TBR!
Find Overruled at your school or public library, local independent bookstore, or Amazon: https://amzn.to/4xCVJpt
MORE FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES
FULL First Chapter Friday Worksheet Bundle on TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
⭐ Find even more middle school ELA resources, book recommendations, and student engagement ideas inside Word Nerd Collaborative: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
#FirstChapterFriday #Overruled #ChristyWopat #MiddleGradeBooks #MiddleGradeFiction #RealisticFiction #BooksForMiddleSchoolers #MiddleSchoolELA #ClassroomReadAloud #BookTalk #ReadingEngagement #BooksForReluctantReaders #SchoolLibrarians #TeacherBookRecommendations #KidsBooks #wordnerd