Janae Marks
From the desk of
Zoe Washington
Module one
Chapters 1-5 - All About Zoe
Go Deeper
More to Explore
Here’s a recipe for plain cupcakes. What kinds of flavours would you add to make them unique? Here are some ideas: add fruit pieces, replace some liquid with other liquids (fruit juices etc), nuts, candy, colours…
Comprehension
Start Here
Zoe Washington’s connections to her family and friends are constantly in flux. Just like real life, the relationships in this story are sometimes close and sometimes stretched to the limit.
Get Creative
gET cREATIVE
What kinds of furniture would you find in a 12 year old’s bedroom? Add some furniture to your shoebox diorama of Zoe’s room. We will work on personalizing it later. She would likely have: a bed, a desk, a chair, garbage can, a bookcase or shelves, and a window. Add any other furniture you like. You can build it out of whatever you like (cardboard, lego, plastecine, wood), or find pieces from other toys/games/sets.
Don’t glue anything permanently in place yet. There’s a good chance you might decide to rearrange things as you add more details.
Journal
Writing Prompt
Think about the representation of people like you in the media (TV shows, books, movies, or other entertainment). How does seeing people who look like you in the media impact your sense of identity and self-worth?
