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Nerdy Birdy loves Tweetster, a new video game, but his friend Vulture doesn't want to play it. They both try to compromise a bit to maintain their friendship, but then Nerdy Birdy makes a big mistake: He posts an embarrassing picture of Vulture with a mean caption! Vulture gets upset, and Nerdy Birdy apologizes and realizes his friends on Tweetster can't compare to his in-person buddy.
nerdy birdy tweets
by aaron reynolds
nerdy birdy tweets
by aaron reynolds
Discussion Questions:
Why does Vulture get frustrated with Nerdy Birdy at the beginning of the book? How does Nerdy Birdy feel? Why?
Why do you think Nerdy Birdy posts the picture and comment about Vulture?
How are online friends different from in-person friends?
Extension Activities
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Brain Break
Connection Wheel
Spin a virtual wheel to find a conversation topic for students to connect with each other about.
Be Internet Awesome
Kind Kingdom
This mini game focuses on learning the importance of being kind to others on the internet, combating cyberbullying, and spreading positivity.
Digital Passport
Share Jumper
Students will evaluate examples of online messages and decide what information is appropriate to share, and when.
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