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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for Freckle Juice

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Use Freckle Juice by Judy Blume to turn your read aloud or small group work into a time to improve comprehension and talk about the text in purposeful ways.

Andrew's desperate desire to have freckles, a classmate who's all too eager to help him get them, and the series of events that ensue in this classic Judy Blume chapter book make it the perfect choice for readers learning about conflict and resolution.

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Instructional Overview

The instructional overview includes instructional background for conflict and resolution, instructional objectives for each of the Book Club meetings, and a list of the materials and preparation necessary to Freckle Juice Book Club.

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Management Resources

The management resources include a Book Club Calendar, conversation prompts, Student Self-Evaluation forms, Reading Response Board (with optional Common Core alignment), and an Expectations for Book Club anchor chart.

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Meeting 1

Andrew Marcus wants freckles but he wasn't born with them. Student will enjoy learning about conflict (and, later, resolution) while reading Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. This meeting introduces an easy to use chart to help readers learn to track conflict and resolution throughout the text.

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Meeting 2

During this Book Club meeting, students will learn that a plot is often composed of a main conflict/resolution and several smaller conflicts/resolutions. Author Judy Blume incorporates both primary and secondary conflicts and resolutions in Freckle Juice for readers to identify.

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Meeting 3

Freckle Juice is interesting, in part, because author Judy Blume used a variety of conflicts and resolutions that keep the reader engaged. Students will practice identifying conflicts and their resolutions and learn the impact of not resolving the conflict right away.

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Meeting 4

Sometimes, the resolution to a conflict causes a new conflict. This Freckle Juice Book Club meeting encourages students to identify which conflicts are caused by another conflict's resolution.

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Meeting 5

The connection between the primary and secondary conflicts and resolutions can sometimes be referred to as the "Domino Effect". Author Judy Blume uses this technique in Freckle Juice where Andrew's desire for freckles sets off a series of conflicts.

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Vocabulary Connections with Freckle Juice

This set of vocabulary development resources for Freckle Juice highlights the words that are most important for students to know and understand while reading the book. Through engaging in fun word games, matching words to definitions, and practicing how to categorize words, students will develop the vocabulary necessary to comprehend this story and many others.

Common Core State Standards Alignment

L.2.4a,L.2.5a,L.2.6

TEKS Alignment

2.7E,2.7F,2.3A,2.3B,2.3D

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Focus Assessment and Rubric

Use this six-question assessment to determine whether or not students understand the key concepts associated with Text Structure.

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Comprehension Assessment with Freckle Juice

This 9 question Common Core aligned assessment can be used to determine students' overall comprehension of Freckle Juice and their mastery of the Common Core State Standards.

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Management Resources - Spanish

The management resources include a Book Club Calendar, conversation prompts, Student Self-Evaluation forms, Reading Response Board (with optional Common Core alignment), and an Expectations for Book Club anchor chart.

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About the Book

Title: Freckle Juice

Author: Judy Blume

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Themes: Decision Making, Family, Self Management, Friendship, Laugh Out Loud

ISBN: 9781481411028

Publisher's Summary:

Andrew Marcus is a second grader who wishes he had freckles, just like his classmate Nicky Lane. Convinced that freckles would solve his problems, Andrew becomes the target of his clever classmate Sharon, who offers to sell him a secret "freckle juice" recipe for fifty cents. Eager to transform his appearance, Andrew jumps at the chance and follows the recipe, only to discover it's a mix of odd kitchen ingredients that makes him feel sick. His adventure doesn't stop there—determined to prove the juice worked, Andrew tries drawing freckles on his face with a blue marker, resulting in laughter from his classmates.

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume is a lighthearted, relatable tale about self-acceptance, the power of peer influence, and the sometimes misguided lengths children will go to fit in. With memorable characters, playful dialogue, and plenty of classroom humor, the book invites readers to reflect on what makes each person unique. Teachers will find it a wonderful resource for starting conversations about self-esteem, friendship, and critical thinking. The story's gentle wit and approachable style make it ideal for read-alouds, group discussion, and activities that explore character motivation and empathy.

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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for Freckle Juice