Changes for Julie

Chapter 1: Detention

Discussion: How is your school’s discipline system similar to Julie’s? How is it different?

Language: Start to learn American Sign Language

Chapter 2: Poster Power

History: Read about the two presidential candidate: Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter

Television: Watch an episode of Happy Days.

Vocabulary:

Campaign

Manager

Chapter 3: Julie for President

Discussion:

• What would you do if you heard someone talking abuot your firend?
• What do you think Julie’s idea is?
• Talk to your parents (or grandparents) about the 1976 election. Who did they vote for? Why?

Chapter 4: Heating Up

Cooking: Sloppy Joe’s

Discussion: What do you think Julie should do about the election?

Vocabulary:

perseverance

undaunted

Chapter 5: The Election

Discussion:

• How could you help a child (or group of children) who don’t fit in at your school?
• If there’s someone in your school who speaks another language, work on learning it.
• The “Changes” books typically show great growth of the main character. Compare and contrast Changes for Julie with another historical Changes book.