Joey Pigza Loses Control
By: Jack Gantos

 


Grade Level: 4th


Theme:
 Identifying ADHD and how it affects an individual and his/her relationships.

Description:
This literature circle allows students to learn what it is like for a child to live with a behavioral problem such as ADHD.  Students will learn empathy for those who are different from them, by using Joey Pigza as an example.  Students will have a new job to prepare each time he/she is assigned a new section.  This literature circle will provide students with an opportunity to explore many different roles throughout the book.

Created By:  Bess McCurdy
 

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