Task Description:

Princess Penelope's Parrot, written by Helen Lester, may be used in grades K–4. All levels of students will enjoy the story and be able to identify character traits. Whole class/direct instruction may be applied for this lesson.

Task Description:

Students are asked to write three diary entries in the persona of an immigrant coming to America. The diary entries are based on in-depth research students have done to understand the immigrant experience.