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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
Seventh Grade
Reading
Prepare students for reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with these research and reflection prompts!
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
Prepare students for reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with these research and reflection prompts!
Seventh Grade
Reading
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
Seventh Grade
Reading
After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students compare the movie adaptation to the written story.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
After reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students compare the movie adaptation to the written story.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
Seventh Grade
Reading
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 12–15 and the epilogue of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 12–15 and the epilogue of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
Seventh Grade
Reading
After finishing the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students explore the world of nonrenewable and renewable energy.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
After finishing the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students explore the world of nonrenewable and renewable energy.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
Seventh Grade
Reading
Before reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, use this pre-reading activity to build background knowledge and engagement. 
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
Before reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, use this pre-reading activity to build background knowledge and engagement. 
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
Seventh Grade
Reading
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the first part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the first part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
Seventh Grade
Reading
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
Seventh Grade
Reading
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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