Author: Alexis O'Neill
Illustrator: Laura Huliska-Beith
Grade Level: Pre K-3
Element 2: Respect For Others
Summary:
The Recess Queen is about a bully, Mean Jean, that gets dethroned by the new girl at school, Katie Sue, who decides to understand the bully and befriend her. The kids in the playground can only play when Mean Jean says that they can play. They can kick, swing or bounce only after she has gone. No one has ever dared to stand up to Mean Jean until Katie Sue approaches her and invites her to play with her. Now that Mean Jean has a friend, the playground becomes a fun and safe place for the rest of the students.
How It Represents SJE2:
It
represents SJE2 because it focuses on the power of kindness, respect. compassion, love and friendship. It takes on the approach of understanding why people bully; sometimes the reason is because they are insecure and lonely. When we are kind and respect those we cross paths with, we can change their lives for the better. Being kind to one person can help improve the quality of life in our communities.
How I Would Use It:
This book is most effective in a kindergarten classroom where children are learning how to play together. I would use this book to discuss how every character evolved in the story and how was this able to happen. The students can start explaining through illustrations and once they have a clear picture in front of then, they can begin to write down what is taking place. After sharing their work, the class can have a group discussion and share their opinion on the book and the characters. The point of the lesson would be to engage students in deep discussions.
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