Characters as persuasively optimistic as Addie are rare, and readers will gravitate to her. Addie works hard to fill the void her volatile mother creates, and Addie's attempts to make things “normal” result in some of the most moving scenes: she keeps the cabinets full by putting empty boxes of food on the shelf “for show.” In such moments Connor shows both the extent to which Addie has been abandoned and just how resilient and resourceful she is. While her mother disappears for days at a time with her new boyfriend, Addie cultivates friendships with people she meets at a neighboring convenience store, but the affection she receives from others doesn't compensate for the absence of love in her home. But after he and her mother divorce, and he gets custody of Addie's two younger half-sisters, it's up to Addie, a sixth-grader, to keep order in the tiny trailer that Dwight has found for Addie and her mother. Thankfully, he was just as excited about it as I was. Then couldn't wait to pass it on to my son, a single parent, so he and my 9 year-old granddaughter could read it together. I read it first, struck throughout by its acuity. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me. Waiting for Normal Hats off to Leslie Connor for writing this book She could hardly have picked a more difficult subject. Addie's stepfather, Dwight, has always been the responsible one in the family. From Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. You will download this as a PDF file which can be printed as is, but I also have provided a link on the first page that will give you access to an editable version via google drive.) treats the subject of child neglect with honesty and grace in this poignant story. Project Menu: 9 differentiated project ideas in a menu format as well as individual worksheets for each project Each of the four sections has a test with 10 multiple choice questions.Ĥ. Comprehension: Options for discussion questions (free response) in written or group settings. Elements of literature: Worksheets include activities for Characterizations, Setting, Theme, Cause & Effect, Making Connections, and Plot Mountain.ģ. Vocabulary: Using my personal Frayer Model, students focus on key vocabulary.Ģ. Throughout the packet, students will encounter:ġ. This novel study can be used for assessments, discussions, or whole or small groups, homework, extension activities, or regular class assignments. WAITING FOR NORMAL by Leslie Connor tells the story of a girl who longs for peaceful, normal living while her mother abandons her.
This printable, no-prep novel study is comprised of literacy activities and worksheets, assessments, graphic organizers and project ideas to increase student reflection and encourage thoughtful discussions.
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