Change Sings is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
"Change Sings" by Amanda Gorman is a vibrant and empowering picture book that celebrates the power of positive change. Through rhythmic and lyrical verse, Gorman encourages readers to embrace their voices and take action to make a difference. The book explores various themes such as equality, justice, and unity, emphasizing the importance of standing up for what is right. Gorman's words are brought to life by the colorful illustrations, capturing the energy and spirit of her message. With its uplifting and inclusive message, "Change Sings" inspires readers of all ages to use their voices to create a better world. This book serves as a reminder that change is possible and that each individual has the power to make a meaningful impact.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Discuss the author’s use of rhyme and rhythm in this book.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Introduce pronouns and practice using them.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Discuss the importance of teamwork and what a good teammate looks like.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
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