Includes 8 activities that complement lessons learned in The Power of a Positive No, from the Urban Character Education Series by Kip Jones. Activities in Bundle 2 of 2 include:
- The Power of a Positive No Word Search: Students will review key terms and ideas from the story while completing a word search. Worksheet included.
- Different Strokes 4 Different Folks: Students will discuss different opinions of others and will ask each other questions to look at their differences. Worksheet included.
- The Power of a Positive No Role Play: Students will role play and evaluate the effects of peer pressure influences in real-life situations. Discussion Questions included.
- O.T. to Be a Way Out: Students will practice how to respond and say “No” to temptations and peer pressure situations. Worksheet included.
- The Power of a Positive No Quadrama Project: Students will decorate a quadrant based on the story and will improve comprehension while working on a hands-on project.
- Crack the Code of Peer Pressure: Students will decipher a hidden message by using a code grid. Worksheet included.
- Be Mr. J’s Illustrator: Students will use their artistic talents to draw alternative illustrations for the story. Worksheet included.
- E.A.S.T. Bingo Game: Students will practice reading comprehension by listening to questions from the story and looking for the answer on their bingo card. Cards included.
These downloadable activities include explanation of objective, list of materials needed, instructions, and any templates/worksheets needed to facilitate the activity. It is recommended that you read The Power of a Positive No to facilitate discussion while using these downloadable activities.
Other Downloadable Activities for this title:
-Downloadable Activities: The Power of a Positive No (Bundle 1 of 2)
Kip Jones, a.k.a. ‘Mr. J,’ is a guidance counselor at Alcoa Elementary School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he resides with his family. Mr. J. uses what he calls “bibliorhymology” in his Willie Bohanon books, an Urban Character Education series that also includes a rap song, dance, and worksheets. The Urban Character Education series has been awarded by Mom's Choice Awards for excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services.
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Recommended for Grades 3-7.
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