Meet Bradley Chalkers - the monster of Road Hill School. Find out what happens when he meets Carla, the school counselor. Bradley Chalkers is a boy that no one likes in school. Every teacher is afraid that he will be put on his/her class list. Bradley is the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells lies, picks fights with girls and is a serious problem for almost everyone in the school except Carla, the new school counselor. Carla sees the positive side of Bradley. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous and enjoys his tall tales. Carla believes Bradley can and will change for the best.
Novel by Louis Sachar.
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.
Features of the ProgramCompatible with the Common Curriculum
Individual or Collaborative Activities
Visualization
CLOZE exercises
Variety of reading techniques
Variety of evaluation techniques
Uses major strategies of reading
Identifiable learning outcomes
Identifies main ideas
Ease of assessment and parental reporting
Practice in language forms and conventions
