| In
the 1950s, there was not enough food for the Chinese people. The
people of China needed their wheat crop to survive. Were the sparrows
eating their crops?
In 1958, the evil dictator, Chairman Mao Tse-tung,
ordered the Chinese people kill the sparrows. What would they use?
Fireworks.
Clanging of gongs.
Beating of drums.
Frightened birds took wing, grew tired, and began falling from the
sky.
What would young Ming-Li do to save her beloved birds?
Would she defy the heartless leader?
What would happen when the locusts come?
Who then would save the crop?
Who would save the people?
This
beautifully told contemporary fable about the destructive power
of a dictator will tug at the heartstrings as it sings of compassion
and the power of one with courage.The story provides a poignant
connection to studies of the food chain and the importance of protecting
the delicate balance of nature.
Research
Links for Sparrow
Girl
The
Dark Era of Sparrows
Wikipedia:
The Great Sparrow Campaign
Sparrows and Allies
House
Sparrows
Birds
Learn
Chinese
The Food Cycle Song
Literature
Links
Author
Connection: Clementine's
Letter
by Sara Pennypacker
Breaking
Stalin's Nose by
Eugene Yelchin
(2 days in the life of a 2nd grader in Stalin's Russia)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A
22-page unit, perfect for lesson planning and handouts for projection
on your SmartBoard for Sparrow
Girl is now available!
 |
You
can purchase the complete Kids' Wings 22-page Study Guide
with activities for Sparrow
Girl by Sara Pennypacker NOW for immediate
download for only $10.95!
Click here to purchase
and download. |
The
Kids' Wings Study Guide Contains:
Discussion Cards
Anticipation Guide
Map Study
Multiple Choice Comprehension Activities
2-Page Bird Math
There's More to the Story
Crossword Puzzle
Showing Compassion
Research China
Sparrow Activities
Bird Watching Contest, High Level Logic
Analogies from the Story
Classifying Plants and Animals
Cause and Effect
Ming-Li’s Timeline
Answer Keys |
