David travels to schools and conferences around the country speaking about writing and education. He reads his poetry and participates in writing workshops and education forums. David was raised in New York and currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Sharon, sons Justin and Ryan. He also lives with Snout and Snowy, his furry family members.
Illustrator: Maxie Chambliss
Synopsis:
This story is from the student's perspective about what their lunch looks and tastes like. Students often wonder why teachers always bring their lunch and do not buy from the school. The kids start a school lunch rebellion with a food fight. They make a mess, disobey the lunch lady and principal. The next day they are punished by being suspended from eating the cafeteria food for the rest of the year. They had fun with their food fight and were happy with their punishment.
Pre Reading Activity:
Questions: Who eats school lunches? What is your favorite school lunch?
Activity: Using chart paper around the room, have students move to different paper recording what they could do if they did not like the school lunch, what are the rules in the cafeteria and if they like or dislike cafeteria food.
Post Reading Activity:
Activity: Students will write one paragraph explaining what would have been a better punishment for the students who were in the food fight. Students will write two paragraphs explaining what the students could have done different if they did not like the school lunches.
Reflection:
This book was a great way to see what kids think about the school luches they are given to eat and what they would love to do about it. It shows a different light on punishment for students. Punishments might not seem to be a punishment to students if they get what they wanted unintentionally through the punishment they received. This book is a great way to talk to kids about solving problems and ways they can use their voice.
Reflection:
This book was a great way to see what kids think about the school luches they are given to eat and what they would love to do about it. It shows a different light on punishment for students. Punishments might not seem to be a punishment to students if they get what they wanted unintentionally through the punishment they received. This book is a great way to talk to kids about solving problems and ways they can use their voice.
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