You can introduce any of the discussion questions below directly to students and facilitate a class-discussion on it after reading the book or use the book to do the activity that follows: Activity Objectives: This lesson plan provides an opportunity for young philosophers to thinking about concept attainment, the meaning of words, and how language … Word Collector
What do you think Trixie meant by “Aggle flaggle klabble”? What about “Blaggle plabble”? “Wumpy flappy”? “Snurp”? Why couldn’t Trixie’s Dad couldn’t understand what Trixie meant when she spoke? How do we know we understand each other? Do we need words in order to communicate? Do we mean the same things when we say the … Knuffle Bunny
Toad concludes that he will never receive mail in the future given that he has never received mail in the past. Is this conclusion correct? Imagine that Toad doesn’t receive any mail for fifty years. At that point, would it make sense for Toad to stop waiting for the mail? Why or why not? Would … Frog and Toad Together – “The Letter”
Alice notices that the Dormouse is being used as a cushion by the March Hare and the Hatter. She thinks to herself, “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse, only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.” Can you be uncomfortable when you are asleep? Can things bother you when you are asleep? Does what happens … Alice in Wonderland – “A Mad Tea Party”
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