Rooftoppers Lesson Plans ((new)) [Windows]

: Compare the diets of the "sky-dwellers" versus those on the ground. Research how birds keep warm and how Matteo might survive using only his wits. Recommended Teaching Resources

Split the class into two sides: The Society for Sensible Upbringing (prosecution) and The League of Improbable Optimists (defense). Use text evidence only. rooftoppers lesson plans

Identifying how language, structure, and figurative devices contribute to meaning. : Compare the diets of the "sky-dwellers" versus

For a comprehensive unit, activities can be divided into distinct phases across the book's 31 chapters. 1. Introduction (Chapters 1–3) unseen by the adults below.

The most exciting aspect of teaching this book is the imagery of the rooftops. The "rooftoppers" are a secret society of children who live above the city, unseen by the adults below.