Literature: "Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days" by Stephen Manes

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Description:

These sites include book reviews, online questions and activities. There is also information about author Stephen Manes.

Grade Level:

3, 4, 5

Resource Links:

A Mini Unit
The page includes a book summary, author information, suggested vocabulary and questions and activities.

Feeling Good: Qualities
Read why it's not realistic to strive for perfection. NOTE: This site has ads.

Be a Perfect Person Activities
This is a list of several activities that go along with the book "Be A Perfect Person in Three Days."

Book Reviews
This page has book reviews of "Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days" that were written by students.

The Story on Self-Esteem
This site talks about self-esteem for kids, what it is, and why it is important. There is a printer-friendly version of the article. NOTE: This site contains links to articles about puberty and reproductive health that may be inappropriate for younger students.

Book Report Alternative: Examining Story Elements Using Story Map Comic Strips
This is a lesson plan activity that can be used with this book.

Book Report Alternative: The Elements of Fiction
Here is a fun lesson plan activity that can be used in conjunction with the book.

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MO Standards:
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

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