National Adult Literacy Database

Series: Healthy Life Series

Authors: Dr. Gilles Pinette, Christopher McGruer

Collection: Learning Materials

This guide was designed to help students get the most out of their reading of the fictional tale about a 17-year-old boy who, after the suicide of a friend, contemplates taking his own life. Traditional teachings help him work through his pain and become stronger.

The guide includes questions designed to check the student’s comprehension of the story and a section to help the student assess his writing skills. Other activities encourage readers to reflect on how the story relates to their own lives.

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Added: 2010-09-14

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• Choosing Life: Bobby's Story - Teacher's Guide

Series: Healthy Life Series

Authors: Dr. Gilles Pinette, Christopher McGruer

Collection: Learning Materials

This guide was designed to help students get the most out of their reading of the fictional story of a young married woman experiencing her first pregnancy.

The guide includes questions designed to check the student’s comprehension of the story; a section to help students assess their own writing skills; and suggestions for writing a compare/contrast essay.

Added: 2010-10-19

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• Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story - Teacher's Guide