APA Citation: P. Manning, E. Manning, A. Manning (2009). Family huddle. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Summary: This book is a celebration of football. The Manning family obviously ate, slept and breathed football. In this book that is obviously what they do. A trip to both grandparents in the state of Mississippi finds them playing games in the car that deal with football, and the instant they stop for a visit, the boys are on the run. The story doesn't have much for a plot and the illustrations are a bit odd, however, my students really like this book and that is what enticed me to give it a look. If you like following the Manning boys playing football, you will enjoy this story of their youth.
Discussion Questions: Throughout the story, the Manning boys were running "routes" for a reciever to catch the ball, each having a specific name. On a piece of paper, construct a route to run and give it a unique name. Explain why you named it what you did.
When the Manning boys arrive at Grandma Sis's house, she has a plate of cookies ready for them. Many of these things Grandma's do are considered traditions. As a group, talk about traditions that you have when you go to visit a relative.
Read Alike: On the field with Peyton and Eli Manning by Matt Christopher.
Author Website: There isn't an actual "author" website related to these authors, however, I found a website that deals with the writing this book and there is an interview of what it was like growing up with a dad that was a Professional Quarterback. The audio clip of the interview is interesting and it also has pictures of the Manning family and some text about how they were raised.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112663529
I really liked your first question. I have many students that are reluctant readers but avid sports fans. I can picture specific students that would engage in a post reading activity much better if it involved sports and drawing together. This was a very creative idea.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea such a book existed! What a neat way to bring contemporary football stars to life in the hands of younger readers. I like that you are asking kids to consider traditions in their families and connecting those to the Mannings' traditions. I think these real-life connections to real people help kids understand that people they idolize or admire probably grew up a lot like every other kid. Cool book.
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