Special Friendships

by: Amanda Crafton and Annie McGinnis

A Corner of the Universe                      The Silent Boy

by Ann M. Martin                                by Lois Lowry

Theme:

    The theme of this unit is learning about how two young girls developed friendships with a mentally handicapped person.  Students will learn that there's more than one way to communicate in a friendship and will expand their idea of "friendship".

Launch

Closure Activity

NC Competency Goals Alignment

Bibliography

Reference Materials

Modifications For Special Needs Students