December American Girl INFO and Reminder
Our Featured American Girl for December is
Samantha! (One of my favorites!)
Meet Samantha is our featured book for December 19 at 1 pm and 3 pm CST. There will be two identical meetings for December. Choose 1 pm CST or 3 pm CST on December 19.
Meet Samantha is our featured book for December 19 at 1 pm and 3 pm CST. There will be two identical meetings for December. Choose 1 pm CST or 3 pm CST on December 19.
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Questions for Discussion:
1. The early 1900s were an exciting time of innovation. What technologies were considered “newfangled” in Samantha’s time? What inventions are considered new and innovative today?
2. Samantha’s stories take place more than 100 years ago. If Samantha could travel forward in time to
this year, what changes do you think would surprise her the most?
3. What do you think the world looked like 100 years ago? Describe life 100 years ago.
4. What is Samantha like?
5. What characteristic of Samantha do you think is most like you?
6. There is a theme of generosity and friendship throughout the Samantha books. Who do you know that is a very generous person? What does this person give?
7. What do you think is the most signif! icant happening in Meet Samantha? Why?
8. Samantha is an only child. Do you think being an only child i! s a good thing? Why or why not?
9. List the basic story elements: Setting? Main Characters? Plot or Storyline? Conclusion?
10. If you could give the story a new title, what would it be?
1. The early 1900s were an exciting time of innovation. What technologies were considered “newfangled” in Samantha’s time? What inventions are considered new and innovative today?
2. Samantha’s stories take place more than 100 years ago. If Samantha could travel forward in time to
this year, what changes do you think would surprise her the most?
3. What do you think the world looked like 100 years ago? Describe life 100 years ago.
4. What is Samantha like?
5. What characteristic of Samantha do you think is most like you?
6. There is a theme of generosity and friendship throughout the Samantha books. Who do you know that is a very generous person? What does this person give?
7. What do you think is the most signif! icant happening in Meet Samantha? Why?
8. Samantha is an only child. Do you think being an only child i! s a good thing? Why or why not?
9. List the basic story elements: Setting? Main Characters? Plot or Storyline? Conclusion?
10. If you could give the story a new title, what would it be?
CRAFT: Victorian Christmas Paper Doily Angel Craft
Paper Doilies, construction paper circle for head, glue, optional glitter
SNACK IDEA: Three kinds of Christmas Cookies from the early 1900s to choose from below:
by Caroline Coe
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