Additional Learning Resources for The Trumpet of the Swan Chapter 5: Louis

Vocabulary Words:

different

sound

quiet

defective

voice

Art Project: Self Portraits:

Find inspiration with your self portraits below:

*This chapter goes perfectly with our A is for Artist Lesson in The Masterpiece Alphabet, that features Self Portraits.

Bake: Canadian Nanaimo Bars or Great Canadian Poke Cake

Additional Books About Being Different:

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreal

Small Knight + George by Ronda Armitage

Calvin Can't fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie by Jennifer Berne

Barry the Fish with Fingers by Sue Hendra 

The Pirate of Kindergartens by George Ella Lyon

Elmer by David McKee

Willow by Denise Brennan Nelson

It's Ok to Be Different by Todd Par

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

Discussion Questions:

In what ways is Louis different from his siblings?

How did Lous' father initially react to the news that Louis does not have a voice?

How did Louis feel about his realization of being different?