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A Plan for Pops
A Plan for Pops
Written by Heather Smith, Illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan
Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design; Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will need to use a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn and shuts himself in his room. Hearing Grandad trying to cheer up Pops inspires Lou to make a plan. Using skills learned from Grandad, and with a little help from their neighbours, Lou comes up with a plan for Pops.
BEFORE YOU READ
BEFORE YOU READ
Think about what you like to do on a Saturday.
Is there something special you do?
Think about what you like to do on a Saturday.
Is there something special you do?
LISTEN TO THE STORY
LISTEN TO THE STORY
As you listen to the author read her story, think about the characters in the story and how they are feeling.
As you listen to the author read her story, think about the characters in the story and how they are feeling.
WHO are they?
WHO are they?
HOW do they feel?
HOW do they feel?
WHY do their feelings change?
WHY do their feelings change?
AFTER YOU READ
AFTER YOU READ
Pick an activity (or 2) from below.
(Click on the pictures to access the links)
Pick an activity (or 2) from below.
(Click on the pictures to access the links)
Invent a meal that might make Pops smile.
Follow the instructions on this video to create your own paper crane.
Do something to make someone smile. Draw a picture, make a card, write a note.
Try this crossword puzzle about the story.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORK WITH MRS TELFER
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORK WITH MRS TELFER
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