First published 2019
This instructional guide provides educators with comprehensive resources for teaching Sharon Bell Mathis's story of Michael and his great-great-aunt Dew. The materials organize each chapter into structured learning activities that move students past surface-level understanding. Teachers get access to writing assignments, discussion starters, and critical thinking tasks grounded in pedagogical research. Each lesson targets advanced cognitive skills while respecting the emotional richness of Michael's bond with Aunt Dew and her treasured collection of pennies. The guide reduces teacher planning time while fostering meaningful classroom conversations about family bonds, the power of memory, and how we assign worth to humble objects.
Genres: fiction, family-life, education, academic, guides
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
32 pages · Paperback · Novel Units, Inc.