The+Strange+Case+of+Origami+Yoda+--Bakewell

Book Connection -- Jill Bakewell

Angleberger, T. (2010). //The strange case of origami Yoda//. New York, NY: Amulet.

media type="youtube" key="TA4VJbqFQuw?version=3" height="390" width="480" Dwight struggles to fit in at school and his friend Tommy struggles to sit with him at lunch. Dwight attempts to fit in and be heard through an Origami Yoda finger puppet he created. While this may sound odd, Origami Yoda becomes somewhat of an oracle; giving what seems to be magical and wise advice. Tommy investigates to figure out if Origami Yoda is truly magic. As the readers read Tommy’s investigation they learn about the social struggles of being a 6th grader.
 * Summary**

[] -- Book’s Website
 * Online Links**

[] – Interview with Tom Angleberger

[] --Learn simple Origami

[] -- Star Wars website for kids


 * Discussion Questions**

1. What do you think Dwight’s/Origami Yoda’s motive was when he gave Marcie the word “mulct?”

2. What was one of your favorite pieces of advice or moments in the book?

3. What advice would you give Dwight?


 * Class Activities**
 * Have your class create origami boxes, using the directions from the link above. Once they have their boxes created have each student write advice Yoda would give.

On a scale of 1-5 where does each character fit? 1 being doesn’t believe and 5 being a true believer
 * Use the following chart to determine point of view:
 * **Character** || **Believe In Yoda*** || **Evidence** ||
 * Tommy ||  ||   ||
 * Harvey ||  ||   ||
 * Kellen ||  ||   ||
 * Mike ||  ||   ||
 * Sara ||  ||   ||
 * Cssie ||  ||   ||
 * Marcie ||  ||   ||
 * Quavondo ||  ||   ||