Description When forced to choose between staying with her guardian and being with her big brother, Ari chose her big brother. There’s just one problem — Gage didn’t actually have a place to live. How can Ari keep up with school, her best friend, and middle-school applications when she’s “couch surfing” — a night here with Gage’s friend in a tiny apartment, a night there with Gage’s girlfriend and her two roommates — and even, when necessary, sneaking into a juvenile shelter? Told in an open, authentic voice, this nuanced story of hiding in plain sight may have readers thinking about homelessness in a whole new way. Need help choosing titles? Our pre-selected year-packs make it easy! Take me there » Integrated Literature & Writing Discovery Guides Level 2 Literature and Writing Discovery Guides are recommended for elementary (grades 3-5) students who are in the process of acquiring the proficiency necessary to confidently read and to respond to a complex piece of literature. Each guide is designed to be completed in five weeks, which allows students to comfortably work through six units in a typical school year. Integrated Literature & Writing Discovery Guides Level 1 study guides are recommended for a range of primary (grades 2 and 3) students who have acquired the foundational skills to independently read and respond to a simple piece of literature. Each guide is designed to be completed in five weeks, which allows students to comfortably work through six units in a typical school year. Not sure what level to choose? View our placement guidelines here. Each week for four weeks, students will: Learn to take notes on characters, settings, and plot Study vocabulary Answer comprehension questions Write a short personal response Have opportunity to discuss topics related to the story On the fifth week students are given a selection of hands-on projects to complete. Take a look at our student project gallery for inspiration! Take me there » Click here for sample guide pages.
