Recommended For: Page Mage (7-10 year olds), Ink Drinkers (11-12 year olds) Topics Explored Shakespeare Overview of The Wednesday Wars Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Holling's domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him to read on his own time, and to figure out the enigmatic Mrs. Baker. As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs. Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined. And when his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister, and his ability to stand up to his father when it matters most. About Ink Drinker Guides This Ink Drinker Guide is a monthly guide that explores rabbit trails into science, history, geography, language arts, cuisine, handicrafts, art, and games from a read-aloud chapter book. Bookish Adventure is a complete curriculum, except for math and phonics, that needs to be explored individually, depending on your child's current level. Included in this guide: Planning tools for a peaceful homeschool Book menu and morning basket suggestions Printable poem and illustrations Monthly overview and weekly plans Book club party planner and suggestions QR codes and hyperlinks for printed and digital use Optional activities for flex days and deeper learning Multimedia list of videos and podcasts Copywork passages in print and cursive Want a peek inside our Bookish Adventure Guides? Download your free sample. This is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.
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