Author(s): Sarah Stewart Taylor and Ben Towle with an introduction by Eileen Collins
Copyright: Center for Cartoon Studies, 2010
Publisher: Disney/Hyperion Books
Reading Level:
Ages: 8-11
Grade Level Equivalent: 4
Lexile Measure: 1080L
Five keywords/phrases to describe the book:
Bravery, determination, encouraging, following your dreams, mystery
Suggested Delivery: Small group read
Summary: This graphic novel tells the story of Amelia Earhart's historic crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by plane in 1928. The story centers around a young girl, named Grace, who is in charge of writing the Trepassey Herald, the local newspaper. Fueled by her duties as a writer, and her own curiosity of a woman with enough drive to follow her ambitions, Grace follows Amelia's story closely. Through Grace's eyes, the readers are exposed to the events that led up to Amelia's flight, ending with the mystery that surrounds Amelia's travels on this significant day.
Vocabulary:
1) Trepassey, Newfoundland (page 2)
2) Charles Lindbergh (page 11)
3) Telegram (page 20)
4) Tension (page 23)
5) Moxie (page 32)
6) Petrol (page 45)
Electronic Resources:
All About Amelia - This website, the official website of Amelia Earhart, is a place for students to go if they would like to learn more about Amelia Earhart. Students are able to read Amelia's biography, facts about Amelia and her achievements, and famous quotes once said by this brave woman. They can also look at photos and watch videos pertaining to Amelia and her experiences.
Sarah Stewart Taylor Interview - This website contains an interview with the author of Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, conducted by Comic Book Resources (CBR). Students who are interested in learning more about the author can go to this website and read the interview. They will learn about her life as a cartoonist and teacher, why she chose to write about Amelia Earhart, and how she wrote the book and decided on its components, among other things.
Comprehension Strategies:
Before: Eileen Collins wrote a short introduction that is in the beginning of this book that gives readers an insight into Amelia's life. Have students read the introduction with a partner, and construct a web describing Amelia Earhart and her life. Have students include things such as her life events, characteristics of Amelia, etc. This will give students some background on Amelia Earhart before reading.
During: Have students construct a timeline in their small reading groups of important dates throughout the story. Each mark on the timeline should include the date of the event, with a small description of the event itself. This will give students an idea of how the events played out in real time.
After: Grace is a young girl who is in charge of writing the local newspaper in Trepassey. As students read, they follow Grace on her journey of reporting about Amelia Earhart. Have students create a classroom newsletter in their small groups which reports on a topic that they find to be important to their classroom, school, or town. Students will then share their classroom newsletters with the rest of the class.
Writing Activity: Have students create their own ending to the story. At the end of the story, the ending is left open-ended because Amelia disappears while flying her plane. Have students complete a small writing prompt based on the question, "Why do you think Amelia Earhart got swallowed up in the South Pacific? What could have caused this? How or why? Support your answer with examples from the story."
Citation:
Taylor, S. S., & Towle, B. (2010). Amelia Earhart: this broad ocean. New
York: Disney/Hyperion Books.
Reading Level:
Ages: 8-11
Grade Level Equivalent: 4
Lexile Measure: 1080L
Five keywords/phrases to describe the book:
Bravery, determination, encouraging, following your dreams, mystery
Suggested Delivery: Small group read
Summary: This graphic novel tells the story of Amelia Earhart's historic crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by plane in 1928. The story centers around a young girl, named Grace, who is in charge of writing the Trepassey Herald, the local newspaper. Fueled by her duties as a writer, and her own curiosity of a woman with enough drive to follow her ambitions, Grace follows Amelia's story closely. Through Grace's eyes, the readers are exposed to the events that led up to Amelia's flight, ending with the mystery that surrounds Amelia's travels on this significant day.
Vocabulary:
1) Trepassey, Newfoundland (page 2)
2) Charles Lindbergh (page 11)
3) Telegram (page 20)
4) Tension (page 23)
5) Moxie (page 32)
6) Petrol (page 45)
Electronic Resources:
All About Amelia - This website, the official website of Amelia Earhart, is a place for students to go if they would like to learn more about Amelia Earhart. Students are able to read Amelia's biography, facts about Amelia and her achievements, and famous quotes once said by this brave woman. They can also look at photos and watch videos pertaining to Amelia and her experiences.
Sarah Stewart Taylor Interview - This website contains an interview with the author of Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, conducted by Comic Book Resources (CBR). Students who are interested in learning more about the author can go to this website and read the interview. They will learn about her life as a cartoonist and teacher, why she chose to write about Amelia Earhart, and how she wrote the book and decided on its components, among other things.
Comprehension Strategies:
Before: Eileen Collins wrote a short introduction that is in the beginning of this book that gives readers an insight into Amelia's life. Have students read the introduction with a partner, and construct a web describing Amelia Earhart and her life. Have students include things such as her life events, characteristics of Amelia, etc. This will give students some background on Amelia Earhart before reading.
During: Have students construct a timeline in their small reading groups of important dates throughout the story. Each mark on the timeline should include the date of the event, with a small description of the event itself. This will give students an idea of how the events played out in real time.
After: Grace is a young girl who is in charge of writing the local newspaper in Trepassey. As students read, they follow Grace on her journey of reporting about Amelia Earhart. Have students create a classroom newsletter in their small groups which reports on a topic that they find to be important to their classroom, school, or town. Students will then share their classroom newsletters with the rest of the class.
Writing Activity: Have students create their own ending to the story. At the end of the story, the ending is left open-ended because Amelia disappears while flying her plane. Have students complete a small writing prompt based on the question, "Why do you think Amelia Earhart got swallowed up in the South Pacific? What could have caused this? How or why? Support your answer with examples from the story."
Citation:
Taylor, S. S., & Towle, B. (2010). Amelia Earhart: this broad ocean. New
York: Disney/Hyperion Books.
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