Lesson Plans

What Is Your Superpower?

Grades: Grades 4-6

Subject Area: Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning

Made Possible By: Simon & Schuster Children's Books

Superheroes, archnemeses, secrets, and castles, along with funny moments, hope, and “the Frets” (anxiety) are all part of Portico Reeves’ life — a life your students might relate to. Jason Reynolds’ new action-packed illustrated novel, Stuntboy, in the Meantime is a story that speaks directly to young readers and addresses their real-world feelings, like worry, fear, and anxiety, in a positive way. Inspired by Portico’s story, these activities draw on the novel’s engaging graphics and uplifting messages and build students’ empathy and social-emotional learning. Students will enjoy the action and adventure in Stuntboy, in the Meantime, but you do not have to read the book to use the activities below.

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Complete Kit
Complete Kit
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 3
Excerpt: Activity 1 Resource
Excerpt: Activity 1 Resource
Poster
Poster
Standards
Standards
Writing Activity Booklet
Writing Activity Booklet
Reading Group Guide
Reading Group Guide
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