Major Theme:

Family

Summary:

Aunt Flossie has many, many hats.  She has a special story to
                     go with each hat. When Susan and Sarah visit aunt Flossie on
                     Sundays, they would always hear stories from aunt Flossie 
                     about her hats. The stories were always followed by an
                     outing to get crab cakes, which was a favorite of the three.
 

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Can you explain how a person becomes a great-great-aunt?

How would you summarize why Sarah and Susan like to visit their aunt
     Flossie?
 

Which of Aunt Flossie's stories did you like best? Explain.

Question #4

Where was the family on their way to when Aunt Flossie lost her hat?

Question #5

Who rescued Aunt Flossie's hat? Explain how?

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Question #9

How would you have had the hat rescued?

Do you have a favorite hat or someone you know? Explain.

What questions would you ask in an interview with Aunt Flossie?

What questions would you ask in an interview with Sarah and Susan?

Question #10

What elements would you choose to change to give a different ending?

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Question #13

How would you apply what you've learned to develop a  new meaning to
      why Aunt Flossie own so many hats?
 

Why do you think Aunt Flossie has a hat for every story?

What do all the hats really symbol? 

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* Have each child bring in their favorite hat.  Students will share a show and
   tell event.  Each student will write a story about their hat, include why it is
   their favorite. Display Projects in the classroom or hall.
 

Use Quick-take camera, take a picture of each child in their hat as they
   show and tell.  Try taking group photos as well. Turn the project into a
   slide show.  Photo-copy pictures and display with hat and story project.    
 

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