Mr. Terupt Themes
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Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
By Lauren Ayube
Because of Mr. Terupt is about how one teacher changes the lives of seven unique fifth graders; it is about kindness, acceptance, friendship, and forgiveness. Students will see themselves in the characters, and teachers will be inspired by Mr. Terupt’s dedication to teaching, love for his students, and the positive influence he has on everyone around him.
Storyboard Description
Have students identify different themes in Because of Mr. Terupt!
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- It's okay, Peter. It's okay.
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- Throughout the novel, the students learn to take responsibility for their own actions. One example of this is when Peter takes responsibility for Mr. Terupt's horrible injury.
- Slide: 2
- FRIENDSHIP
- It's not your fault, Jeffrey.
- One example of a special friendship is the one between Jessica and Jeffrey. They are quite the unlikely pair.
- Slide: 3
- FORGIVENESS
- I am so sorry. I was so horrible to all of you!
- Forgiveness is a big theme in this story. One example is when the girls forgive Alexia for the horrible way she treated all of them.