Literature Discovery Guide: Milkweed

By: Jerry Spinelli

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Synopsis: Blackbird & Company literature discovery guides have been developed with the fundamental belief that the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual components of a story are inseparable. Stimulating the heart, mind, and soul is essential to a full literary experience. When we recognize and embrace the truth that a great multitude of language arts standards are met while digging into literature, basing the language arts program on books makes sense. Transforming the language arts program by establishing a tradition of literary exploration has profound results. Blackbird & Company literature discovery guides enable students to independently analyze and respond to great stories while freeing up the teacher's schedule to read and discover alongside their students. Empowering teachers to become mentors releases them from the confines of a tedious, and often frustrating, language arts schedule and affords golden opportunities to nurture the child's heart and mind.