Teacher's Discussion Guide to The Acorn People

The teacher's version of Talent Development Secondary's Discussion Guide to Ron Jones' memoir of his experience as a counselor at a two-week camp for physically challenged young people in the 1960s, this manual begins with a summary of the book, author bio, and tips for teacher preparation and background-building activities. Each section includes selected vocabulary words, highlights important literary devices and features, provides discussion questions and answers, and suggests literature-related writing and extension activities. Glossaries, sample sentences using vocabulary words, and whole-class discussion pointers are also provided.