Since then, Greg's comic book diaries have given voice to the culture and concerns of a whole generation of middle school readers, proving they are not alone in feeling odd or out of step. Kinney released an online version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in 2004 and published the first actual book in 2007. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.Jeff Kinney's #1 bestselling series began in 1998, when he pitched an idea to publishers about a middle school weakling named Greg Heffley who chronicled his trials and tribulations in a series of simple drawings and handwritten notes. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. OR Draw a picture of you and your family on a plane. They can be large enough to double as a mask!ĭraw a picture of your dream vacation. Greg head cut-outs! Draw/trace an outline of Greg's head to attach to a popsicle stick. What were some animals, insects, reptiles at the resort?Ĭreate a map of YOUR "Paradise"! Include different activities, food services, spa, gym etc.! Be as creative and as detailed as you would like! What were some things that happened to Greg on his flight? How did Greg and his family manage to not miss the flight? Where are Greg and his family going this Christmas? Why is this place important for his parents? Hogging - keeping or using something selfishlyĬoveyer belt - a continuous moving band used for driving objects from one place to another (example: grocery store checkout)ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Terminal - the end (or beginning) of a transportation route Luggage - suitcases and bags for traveling Resort - a destination for vacations or recreation Honeymoon - trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriageĪnniversary - the annually recurring date of a past event (for example, a wedding) Kissy-faced - an overt display of affection Have you been on a plane before? Do you like it? If not, would you want to be on a plane? What do you know about "getaways?" What do people usually do during one or why might they want to take one?What do they usually involve? Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?īased on the title/cover, what do you think the story will be about? Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.īut the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12) Volunteers needed in November! Click here to sign up.
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