2. Mousetrounaunt Book Talk Mrs. Ashley Pagan

3. This book applies to both our everyday lives. Think about what the real life application that is being stated in this book… Real Life Applications Don’t judge a book by it’s cover Take the time to find the solution to the problem Dream of going into space Dropped Key Issue Use your “weaknesses seen by others” as your strengths Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses. ---Marilyn Vos Savant

4. Weaknesses & Strengths of Meteor Weaknesses of Meteor  He is smaller than the other mice.  He has never been in space before.  He doesn’t have astronaught training.  He doesn’t have a space suit. Strengths of Meteor  He is a critical thinker/problem solver.  He doesn’t worry.  He is always thinking ahead to his next obstacle to overcome.  He is always looking for a way to help other.

5. Weaknesses & Strengths of Meteor  He is smaller than the other mice.  He has never been in space before.  He doesn’t have astronaught training.  He doesn’t have a space suit.  He is a critical thinker/problem solver.  He doesn’t worry.  He is always thinking ahead to his next obstacle to overcome.  He is always looking for a way to help other.

6. Let’s Practice What We Learned… Groups Jan/Feb March/April May/June Pick a book from the table Find the weaknesses of one of the characters Apply it to your lives Document your findings in your writing journals Great Job Students!!! Groups July/Aug Sept/Oct Nov/Dec Pick a book from the reading mat Find the strengths of one of the characters Apply it to your lives Document your findings in your writing journals Remember Reading Can Be Fun!!!