Book Companion Activities": Dancing Hands " Teresa Carreño Biography

Book Companion Activities: Dancing Hands – A Teresa Carreño Biography

This teaching resource is ideal for students in grades 3 through 5, emphasizing important subjects such as Language Arts and Holidays, specifically Hispanic Heritage Month.

Incorporating this tool into your educational curriculum fosters comprehension and a deep appreciation for literature and reading. This comprehensive teaching aid can easily complement group activities or serve as productive homework.

About The Book & Activities Package :

The book companion activities package aligns perfectly with the award-winning picture book by Margarita Engle, 'Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln'.

• The package includes 13 immersive reading exercises to enhance vital reading skills like character analysis, narrative retellings, recognizing descriptive language techniques.
• Activities range from reader response questions to see think wonder exercises along with graphic organizers for understanding story elements and characterization studies too!
• To further literary appreciation the package comes with Reading Text & Illustrations tasks alongside Sensory Detail worksheets.
• Students are even given a chance to listen to one of Theresa Carreno's compositions played by another pianist- reflecting on their emotional responses towards her music.

Note:This Book Companion Activities package does not include the book 'Dancing Hands' but is provided in PDF format for accessibility and ease of distribution among students. Endeavor to transform your idyllic read-aloud sessions into impactful learning experiences employing this valuable resource.