We Will Rock Our Classmates is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 600 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
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SUMMARY
"We Will Rock Our Classmates" by Ryan T. Higgins is a delightful and heartwarming children's book that celebrates individuality and embracing one's unique talents. The story follows Penelope, a young T. rex who struggles with being herself in front of her classmates. When the school talent show is announced, Penelope wants to participate, but she is afraid of being judged. With the support of her family and a little encouragement, Penelope discovers her own special talent for singing and rock 'n' roll. Through playful illustrations and humorous dialogue, the book showcases Penelope's journey of self-acceptance and the power of expressing oneself authentically. "We Will Rock Our Classmates" sends a positive message about the importance of embracing one's passions and individuality, while also promoting acceptance and support from others. By the end of the story, Penelope's newfound confidence and talent inspire her classmates to appreciate and celebrate their own unique abilities.
 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.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Discuss the books plot and examine the problem and solution.
- Introduce students to proper nouns using examples from the story.
- Teach students a new suffix and give examples from the book.
- Teach a lesson on the different types of sentences.
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
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
- We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
- Wilfred by Ryan T. Higgins
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