This week’s book of the week is The Scrambled States of America. This is a fun and silly book by Laurie Keller. In this exciting story, the states decide that they are tired of being stuck in the same places every day, and they want to have a party. A few states think that it would be fun to trade spots with each other, and before you know it the states are packing their bags and swapping places. This turns out to be a disaster along with some very scrambled states of America! Find out what happens by reading The Scrambled States of America.
Ask
- Why did the states want to trade places with each other?
- How did the states fix their problem?
Write
- Write about what it would be like if you were a state. Who did you trade with? What problems came your way? Use details to describe your life as a state.
Draw
- Draw your own state. Include color and detail. Draw your state capital and a few cities.