Listen in as word nerd Amanda Zieba reads aloud the first twenty pages of the groundbreaking book Breakout by Kate Messner which includes themes of identity, community and friendship as well as topics of racial profiling, prison reform and more. Told in letters, poems, text messages, news stories, lyrics from Hamilton and comics--a series of documents Nora collects for the Wolf Creek Community Time Capsule Project--Breakout is a thrilling story that will leave readers thinking about who's really welcome in the places we call home.
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here → https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/3bLNpfO
Check out these educational resources for the novel on Teachers Pay Teachers!
Reader Response Journal: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Breakout-by-Kate-Messner-Reader-Response-Journal-and-Writing-Rubric-6401145
Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Breakout-by-Kate-Messner-Pre-Reading-Anticipation-Guide-6402937
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
Wanna say thanks and fuel future creations? Buy me a virtual cup of coffee for making this (and many other!) amazing free video resources for your classroom. Click here → https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/3bLNpfO
Check out these educational resources for the novel on Teachers Pay Teachers!
Reader Response Journal: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Breakout-by-Kate-Messner-Reader-Response-Journal-and-Writing-Rubric-6401145
Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Breakout-by-Kate-Messner-Pre-Reading-Anticipation-Guide-6402937