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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
248
Publisher
Amulet Books
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781419712173
Lexile
680
Themes
living with disabilities
self acceptance

El Deafo

Written by Cece Bell and Illustrated by David Lasky

The poignant memoir of a young girl who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis and must now wear a Phonic Ear, or large hearing aid. Poor Cece stands out in the crowd when all she wants is to fit in and make friends. The book chronicles her journey to accept her disability.

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El Deafo: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.  

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Comic Book Strip

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How to Read a Graphic Novel: Anchor Chart

Use this anchor chart to help students understand the components of a graphic novel.

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El Deafo: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.

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El Deafo: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

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El Deafo: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from El Deafo. Look for hints in the Word...
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El Deafo: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from El Deafo. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can print the...
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El Deafo: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from El Deafo. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can print the...
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El Deafo: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from El Deafo. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
248
Publisher
Amulet Books
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781419712173
Lexile
680
Themes
living with disabilities
self acceptance
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