Friday, June 27, 2008

The Whipping Boy


The Whipping Boy is a historical fiction book written by Sid Fleischman and illustrated by Peter Sis. The book was published by Greenwillow in 1986. Potential activities and lessons include having students switch roles with someone (parent, sibling, friend, teacher) for a specified time and fulfill their duties and responsibilities. Students could also calculate how much money they would have if they had their weight in gold.
It is unlawful to spank a prince in Jemmy’s land. Jemmy is taken from the orphans to receive the punishment Prince Brat deserves. Jemmy finds himself enmeshed in a dangerous plan surrounding Prince Brat.
This title is the 1987 Newbery winner.
(Cover image : Follett Library Resources, http://flr.follett.com)
Reflections include discussions of how it would feel to be in Jemmy’s place or how life would be different if you were someone else. Students could discuss whether the prince (or anyone) who has done something bad, should have someone else take the punishment. Ask: What would you do in that situation?

Publisher: HarperTrophy, 2003, c1986

Lexile Number: 570

Lexile Number: 570Lesson Connection : GPS: ELA5R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. Critical Component: For literary texts, the student identifies the characteristics of various genres and produces evidence of a reading that:a. Identifies and analyzes the elements of setting, characterization, and conflict in plot.b. Identifies and analyzes the structural elements particular to dramatic literature (e.g., scenes, acts, cast of characters, stage directions) in the plays read, viewed, written, and performed.d. Relates a literary work to information about its setting (historically or culturally).e. Identifies imagery, figurative language (e.g., personification, metaphor, simile, hyperbole), rhythm, or flow when responding to literature.f. Identifies and analyzes the author’s use of dialogue and description.


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