Adapted from candlewick press and weslandias cover sometimes a story needs time to germinate. Find activities, games and posters on reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, spelling and grammar. This fantastical picture book, like its hero, is bursting at the seams with creativity. His efforts are successful, and instead of being a social outcast, he gains a group. Newbery medalwinning author paul fleischman says that was the case with weslandia, his highly celebrated tale of a kid who creates his own backyard civilization.
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Before long, all the other neighborhood kids want to join him. I use this book to introduce my unit on ancient civilizations. The children will plan, create and complete a story based on a culture of their own making. Weslandia is a childrens book newbery medal winner paul fleischman, with illustrations by kevin hawkes. Wesley is struggling to find something fun to do on his summer vacation. Weslandia by paul fleischman english teaching resources for eyfs, ks1 and ks2. Weslandia printables, classroom activities, teacher. These differences worry his parents and attract bullies. Ks2 book topic delve deep into identity and differences.
On the other hand, so much worthwhile is distilled into these few words, that you could share the book with eight to ten year olds. Weslandia by paul fleischmann a picture book lesson teaching. Weslandia teaching resources extend your unit on the highquality picture book weslandia with these resources. We read weslandia, written by paul fleischman, and illustrated by kevin hawkes candlewick press, 1999. He alone in his town disliked pizza and soda, alarming his mother and the school. Weslandia printables, classroom activities, teacher resources rif. I have a promethean board, so i take pictures of the pages so that i can show them on the board as i read the book. My new civilization a project based on weslandia by paul. Made as a submission as my senior project for my bachelors in music technology, this is an audio drama using audio that i have. Weslandia by paul fleischman, kevin hawkes, paperback. This project is based on weslandia by paul fleischman and an excellent. Use the ideas from weslandia, and make your own country.
Create your own language and letter writing activity 3. Weslandia by paul fleischmann a picture book lesson. The best part of a picture book is of course, the pictures. Weslandia civilization project wesley created his own civilization, weslandia. Children can identify these and other character qualities and examples of them in the story. Primary guided reading lesson plan dayton public schools. We teach about ancient greece, ancient rome and the empire of mali. Wesley, an inquisitive dreamer and inventor, is different from the other kids at school. Hes learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own civilization, that is. The 3page guide comes with a vocabulary section matching, a comprehension section multiple choice, and a writing section short answer, with an answer key. I plan to teach middle grades and i will use this book. Summer school activities, book activities, literature circles, childrens literature, 7th grade social studies, 5th grade. Wesleys garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide.
Elementary english as a second language activities. This is a threeweek planning sequence based around the book weslandia by paul fleischman. Refer to your list, comparing it to weslandia as the book is read. Weslandia hardcover 1999 author paul fleischman, kevin. Weslandia story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. A two week plan and flipcharts based on the book weslandia. Weslandia proves a great read for younger children for several reasons. Add information about other peoples perceptions of him. If you could build your own country, what would it be like.
He was an outcast from the civilization around him. Throughout the summer his civilization, called weslandia, thrives. Soon they tower above him and bear a curiouslooking fruit. Weslandia by paul fleischman meet your next favorite book. What a great example wesley sets for other children that are teased. Wesleys garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.
He remembers that all civilizations need a crop, so he plants one, which eventually grows taller than he is. Eyfs ks1 ks2 weslandia by paul fleischman teachit primary. I dont mean to refer in this book to all of these difficult matters. Weslandia printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. In this activity students will read the picture book weslandia in a whole class guided reading session. A set of prompts for a project based on the book weslandia read more 1 y5 y6. It begins with children creating a shelter for their own civilization, as a hook to create engagement with the text. Kids will learn a lot about aspects of civilizations and how they develop.
Weslandia honors the misfits and the creators among us. Weslandia by paul fleischman ks2 resources order by. Weslandia by paul fleischman slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Throughout history, different civilizations created their own alphabets. By paul fleischman allegros social studies website for. There isnt much text, so you can read weslandia to preschoolers as a sweet and entertaining story about a little boys resourcefulness and refusal to compromise in morphing from friendless geek to class favourite. Dec 06, 2011 weslandia by paul fleischman slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Weslandia comprehension questions flashcards quizlet.
Listening through the heating vent, wesley knew they were right. His efforts are successful, and instead of being a social outcast. Find weslandia lesson plans and teaching resources. Published by user, 20 years ago this is the only childrens book that i have found worth buying as opposed to the library. He turns over a plot of earth in his yard, and plants begin to grow. Now that school is over, wesley needs a summer project. Click download or read online button to get weslandia book now. Weslandia is a title i used for years to introduce the concept of civilization.
Jul 24, 2010 weslandia by paul fleischman duration. You will need to brainstorm what clothing will be worn, what type of home you will. Written by paul fleischman, and illustrated by kevin hawks. Inexpensive stem ideas and budget stem supplies and activities for kids. It has a multitude of themes, such as weather, math, and language. A good picture book can go straight to childrens hearts, encouraging reflection, stimulating discussion and creating fertile ground for the kind of activities that broaden and deepen their experience of the story. Oct 31, 2009 weslandia is a title i used for years to introduce the concept of civilization. Weslandia book lesson plans, flip charts and resources 2. Having learned that every civilization has a staple food crop, he decides to plant a garden and start his own civilization, that is. Wesley created an 80letter alphabetmost of which you can find inside the covers of the book. Theme of weslandia write about the theme lesson the author wanted to teach us in weslandia. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Weslandia by paul fleischman of course hes miserable, moaned wesleys mother.
He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. Weslandia is far more creative than many picture books, and it is also educational. Adapted from candlewick press and weslandia s cover sometimes a story needs time to germinate. For fifteen years, in notebook after notebook, i played with the idea of a farmer who. After studying ancient civilizations in school, wesley gets a brilliant idea.
First, the exploits of young, intellectual, nonconformist wesley are celebrated without apology or panderinga refreshing triumph of mind over the slothful, herd mentality stressed in some classrooms. Books similar to weslandia meet your next favorite book. Honor the misfits and creatives among us by reading weslandia. What will you make out of your crop for food, clothing, and culture. May 03, 2016 written by paul fleischman, and illustrated by kevin hawks. They were systems of communicating without speaking, and had to be commonly understood to be of use. He created his own alphabet and language, clothing and shelter, grew his own crop and even created his own sport. Weslandia by paul fleischman scholastic books for kids. Read aloud plan outlines the actual standards, kid friendly standards, skills taught, common themes and issues, tier 2 and 3 vocabulary words, think aloud text, turn and talk questions, and a project. See more ideas about social studies, teaching social studies and map skills. Attempt to write a message to a friend using his alphabet. A good picture book can go straight to childrens hearts, encouraging reflection. Ks2 book topic delve deep into identity and differences with the. This compact comprehension guide gives the teacher an easytouse, compact guide for the book.
About us membership teachit family advertise with us. See more ideas about social studies, teaching social studies, teaching. Weslandia teaching resources reading themes, teaching. Weslandia is a title i used for years to introduce the concept of. By interpretating what he has learned in school, he decides that a civilization.