Temple Grandin – Guide

$30.00

Explore and be inspired by larger-than-life people who impacted the shaping of America and the world.

In 5 short weeks, Blackbird & Company Research Study Guides will walk students through the process of studying a significant person from history and composing an original biographical essay.

Description

Temple Grandin wasn’t officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn’t show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt’s ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal science. She has become a leading advocate for the autistic as well as for the humane treatment of animals at meat packing companies. This inspiring biography by Patricia Brennan Demuth shines a light on Temple Grandin’s intellect, creativity, and unique spirit.

In 5 short weeks, Blackbird & Company research study guides will walk students through the process of composing an original biographical essay.

Week 1 – 3:

I introduce a rich vocabulary to describe the character traits exemplified by these historical figures.
Provide observation questions designed to help students extract details that matter.
Equip students with the scaffolding that enables them to craft one body paragraph that will later become part of the culminating essay.

Week 4:

Students craft a simple introduction and conclusion, put the components together, and, voila, an essay!

Week 5:

A creative project, of course, that offers directives to tap into the students imagination.

Additional information

Weight 0.75 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 8.5 × 0.25 in