Emmanuel's Dream
Written By: Laurie Ann Thompson
Illustrated By: Sean Qualls
Published By: Schwartz & Wade/ Random House
Copyright: 2015
Inspirational, Courageous, Making a Difference, Persevere, Community
Reading Level
Lexile: 770L
DRA: 52-60
Fountas & Pinnell: O-V
Suggested Delivery
Read Aloud
Electronic Resources
This website has information about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboa, and pictures of his journey that the students can use to gain background information.
This is the author Laurie Ann Thompson's website about her book. She has the awards the book has won, reviews, information for educators, and links to blogs about the book.
Teaching Suggestions
Vocabulary
Disability: A physical or mental handicap
Inability: Cannot do something
Perseverance: Steady persistence in a course of action
Self-Reliance: Relying on yourself
Interdependence: Relying on each other
Inability: Cannot do something
Perseverance: Steady persistence in a course of action
Self-Reliance: Relying on yourself
Interdependence: Relying on each other
Reading Strategies
Before Reading: Read the jacket summary. Have the students discuss what Emmanuel's disability, what can't he do because of his disability, and what can he do.
During Reading: Think-Aloud- Let the students say what they are feeling out loud as you read through the book
After Reading: Poems with two voices- Have the students write a poem from Emmanuel's perspective and a poem from his mother's perspective
Writing Activity
Look at the ways that Emmanuel's actions changed the way people in Ghana thought about physical disabilities. What is something you could change your communities minds about and how could you accomplish that goal.
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