Young World 3, Unit 2: Friendships
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This unit covers the attributes of a good friend. It also discusses emotions and feelings. Here are some literature suggestions for native English speakers related to this theme:
Books
Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden
A beautiful friendship between a New York City mouse, a cricket who accidentally arrived from a field in Connecticut, and a boy named Milo whose parents owned the news stand in the subway station. (Lexile 780L) what is a lexile level?
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A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond
Mr. and Mrs. Brown find a bear from Darkest Peru at the Paddington train station. Their home becomes more lively with his adventures. (Lexile 750L) what is a lexile level?
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Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne
One is never too old to read these classic tales of a hungry bear and his friends in the forest. (Lexile: 790L) what is a lexile level?
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The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A beautiful story showing the love between a poor boy in the Florida backwoods and his adopted fawn. (Lexile 750L) what is a lexile level?
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Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White
Who could ever imagine that a spider and a pig could hit it off? But Charlotte’s Web is one of literature’s most fantastic examples of friendship. A must-read classic. (Lexile 680L) what is a lexile level?
One Hundred Dresses, by Eleanor Estes
(Lexile 870L) what is a lexile level?
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Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
(Lexile 810L) what is a lexile level?
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary
(Lexile 860L) what is a lexile level?
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J. K. Rowling
Published under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US
Yes, yes this book was in the previous “School” Unit as well. But it’s really a great book for this unit, too. The friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione is well portrayed through both ups and downs. (Lexile 880L ) what is a lexile level?
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Liar and Spy, by Rebecca Stead
(Lexile 670L ) what is a lexile level?
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The Song from Somewhere Else, by A.F. Harrold
(Lexile 690L) what is a lexile level?
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Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo
Newbery Award winner. A book about an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a princess. Told in four parts, each from the perspective of a different character. (Lexile 670L) what is a lexile level?
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The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
A must read classic. Set in central India, this famous story tells the tale of of Mowgli, a boy who is raised by a pack of wolves. He meets Shere Khan, the tiger, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera panther and learns the laws of the jungle. ( Lexile 1020L) what is this?
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Supplemental Activities
Who would imagine that there would be a museum exhibition on friendship? But for a short time only, there it! Seriously! From January 28 to September 17 2023 the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Zurich is holding an exhibition in multiple parts with 30 different works representing various aspects of friendship. (Part 1: Jan. 28-Apr. 2, Part 2: Apr. 5-May 28, Part 3: 10. June -Sept. 17) Contemporary art can be quite bold, so this should be an interesting medium to promote some great discussions on friendship. Even better, on Thursdays from 5-8 pm there’s free admission. Migros Museum
Supplemental Activity
International Friendship Day is the first Sunday of August. In 2023 it’s August 6th. Do something special for and with a friend. Like the Mad Hatter and March Hare in Alice in Wonderland, have a tea party, or like Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, write something special about your friend.