Before the Ever AfterdLesson

Before the Ever After

By Jacqueline Woodson

Station 1
Agree or Disagree

Read the statements. For each statement, indicate if you…

SA = Strongly Agree

A = Agree

N = Neutral

D = Disagree

SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

The things we remember shape the kind of person we become.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Playing football can be very dangerous and might cause serious injuries.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Real life doesn’t always have perfect endings.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Taking care of your feelings and mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

It’s okay to give up something important to you for something or someone you truly care about.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Listening to music can make people feel better when they’re sad or hurt.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Being brave is trying again, even when you’re feeling hurt or scared.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Being brave also means sharing your feelings and letting others help you.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Believing that things will get better helps you get through hard times.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Poll

Thinking about your past helps you understand yourself better.

• SA = Strongly Agree

• A = Agree

• N = Neutral

• D = Disagree

• SD = Strongly Disagree

Open Ended

 Choose ONE statement that you have a strong opinion on, and explain your thoughts.

Station 2
Cover Predictions

Open Ended

Let’s look at the cover of the book and make some guesses about it! Here’s how to do it:

1. Look closely at the picture on the cover and write down everything you notice.

2. Think about the title and the picture together. What do you think they mean? What do you think the book might be about? Why do you think that? Write it down

Open Ended

Read the summary. Think about what it says. Then write down any questions you have about the book before you start reading.

Station 3
Meet the Author

“Meet” author Jacqueline Woodson by heading to her website. On her FAQ, you can skip around to the most interesting stuff. Then, record the following:

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Open Ended

Record the following:

1. Write one thing you learned about Jacqueline Woodson as a writer.

2. One fun fact that you learned about her.

3. One thing you have in common with Woodson