Rosie Revere, Engineer
Rosie Revere, Engineer
A beautifully-illustrated tale of a girl and her dream to become a great engineer.
Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats. Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them.
Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose, who shows her that a first flop isn’t something to fear—it’s something to celebrate.
Critical Literacy focus - Environmental issues & Gender
Day 1 - watch and listen to the story.
What did you notice about this story?
Do you have any questions about this story?
Day 2- Environmental Issues
Where did Rosie find the things she used to make her creations?
Why do you think she used these things?
If you were Rosie what would you do?
Day 3- Gender
Do you think this story would have been different is Rosie was a boy? Why/why not?
Do you think people treat boys and girls differently? Why/why not?
Day 4 - Authors Purpose
Why do you think the author chose to make Rosie a girl?
Why did the author write this story?
Who do you think this story is written for? (Audience)