What the Parrot Told Alice is a book of environmental fiction that gives students opportunities to learn about parrots, preserving the environment, and the rain forest in an easy-to-read, fantasy story form. Teachers who use this guide will find the following features to supplement their own valuable ideas:
A summary of the book
A biographical sketch and photograph of the author
Vocabulary activities
Comprehension and Discussion questions with possible answers, by chapter
Post reading activities that include the study of literary elements character study, conflict, similes, metaphors and setting
Class, partner, and individual projects that connect the curriculum through reading, writing, social studies, science, drama and art activities
Research ideas for non-fiction report writing