#2 in The Origami Yoda series
Darth Paper Strikes Back
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What’s inside...
The hilarious, clever, and much-anticipated follow-up to the breakout hit, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda! It is a dark time at Ralph McQuarrie Middle School. After suffering several Origami Yoda–related humiliations, Harvey manages to get Dwight suspended from school for being a 'troublemaker'. Origami Yoda pleads with Tommy and Kellen to save Dwight by making a new case file—one that will show how Dwight’s presence benefits McQuarrie. With the help of their friends, Tommy and Kellen record cases such as 'Origami Yoda and the Pre-emptive Punch', 'Origami Yoda and the Exploding Pizza Bagels', and 'Origami Yoda and the Jedi-in-Training'.
Character compass
Discussion points
How do you think Dwight felt when others didn't understand his Origami Yoda?
What are some ways that Tommy and the other students could help Dwight?
How does the character of Darth Paper challenge the other characters? What does that teach us about dealing with difficulties?
Can you think of a time when you felt misunderstood like Dwight? How did you handle it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Ask your child to express what they felt about each character’s actions and decisions. This helps them to connect personally with the story.
Encourage your child to think about how they would react in similar situations as the characters, which promotes empathy and moral reasoning.
Discuss the outcomes of conflicts in the story and explore alternative resolutions together. This can help enhance your child’s problem-solving skills.
Highlight the importance of friendship, understanding, and resilience shown throughout the book to help your child appreciate these values.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: The main characters face challenges and setbacks as they try to save their beloved origami Yoda from being condemned.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of perseverance and resilience when dealing with difficulties in their own lives, such as navigating school challenges or interpersonal conflicts.
Example Lesson: Creativity as a problem-solving tool
Explanation: The characters use their creativity to craft origami figures and strategize solutions to their problems, demonstrating the power of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to overcome obstacles, enhancing their ability to think outside the box in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship and teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, teamwork and collaboration are essential as the characters join forces to reach their common goal.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of working together and supporting one another, skills that are crucial in collaborative projects at school and in their community.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding different perspectives
Explanation: Characters often face dilemmas that require understanding from others’ points of view, promoting empathy.
Real-World Application: Helps children develop skills to empathize with others and understand diverse perspectives, which is important for their social and emotional development.