Heart to Heart
#6 in Disney high school musical: stories from East High Series
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What’s inside...
In 'High School Musical: Stories from East High #5: Broadway Dreams', Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, and Ryan embark on a class trip to New York City. The bustling streets of Manhattan provide the backdrop for Sharpay and Ryan as they audition for a Broadway musical, while Gabriella and Taylor compete for scholarship money on a game show. The group faces intense competition and tests their friendships. Meanwhile, in 'High School Musical: Stories from East High #6: Heart to Heart', the East High Wildcats are determined to beat West High in the United Heart Association's annual Valentine's Day fundraiser. Sharpay leads the charge with the Drama Club selling flowers, and Gabriella and Taylor organize a cupcake sale. Amidst the fundraising efforts, Gabriella is baking nonstop and Troy is focused on States, leaving them struggling to find time to celebrate Valentine's Day together. Sharpay dreams of a victorious outcome for East High. This new series based on the Emmy Award-winning Disney movie features familiar characters from East High and is sure to draw in reluctant readers.
Discussion points
What do you think each character was feeling during the story? Can you remember a time when you felt something similar?
Why do you think the characters acted the way they did? What would you do if you were in their shoes?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our town?
What did this book teach you about friendship and caring for others?
Which part of the story did you like the best and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin by asking your child to summarize the story in their own words to gauge their understanding and recall. Encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, validating their responses to build confidence. Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into their interpretations, and relate the story's themes to real-life situations your child might encounter to enhance empathy and understanding. Lastly, emphasize the moral lessons of compassion and friendship illustrated in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of empathy
Explanation: In 'Heart to Heart', characters actively listen and respond to each other's feelings, promoting an understanding environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be attentive and responsive to the feelings of their friends and family, fostering stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book collaborate to solve problems, highlighting how cooperation can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson in school projects or team sports, understanding that working together can achieve better results than working alone.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: The story showcases characters who bravely confront challenges, teaching children the importance of overcoming fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to tackle new challenges, whether trying out for a school play, or standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Throughout 'Heart to Heart,' transparency and honesty are key themes, as characters gain trust through truthfulness.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to practice honesty in their daily interactions, which can lead to building lasting and trusting relationships.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: The book illustrates how characters persist despite difficulties, motivating children to not give up easily.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to remain steadfast and persistent when faced with their own challenges, be it in academics, sports, or personal goals.