There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

By Ruth Solski, Ron Leduc

A troubled boy meets a counselor who sees his potential for change.

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Bradley Chalkers is the bane of Road Hill School, feared by teachers and shunned by peers. But when he meets Carla, the new school counselor, everything changes. Carla sees beyond Bradley's tough exterior, believing in his capacity for kindness and transformation. As Bradley navigates the challenges of fifth grade, will Carla's faith in him be enough to spark a change? Discover the journey of a misunderstood boy and the counselor who refuses to give up on him, raising questions about redemption and the power of seeing the good in others.

From the publisher

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 ActivitiesVisualization CLOZE exercisesVariety of reading techniques Variety of evaluation techniquesUses major strategies of reading Identifiable learning outcomesIdentifies main ideas Ease of assessment and parental reportingPractice in language forms and conventions

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