Ask students why the author didn't call the girl from Russia Rose Carney and the one from Ireland Rebekah Levinsky. Ask students to look through the books for other names that reflect a country of origin. These are two examples of how the author uses language from other countries to help create an authentic plot and setting. Have students locate other examples. Teaching Ideas prepared by Teri Lesene, Ph.D., and G. Kylene Beers, Ph.D. Lesene teachers at Sam Houston State University.
Beers teaches at several Houston area universities.