SuitabookWorking together
Emily’s invention group needs to develop an idea, but its members are not cooperating and Emily wants to be the leader.
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Patricia Reilly Giff - Author
A classroom story about invention, leadership and cooperation. Emily recognises the value of thinking, listening and sharing, yet wants control; the group’s looming deadline gives those ideas a practical test.
April is invention month. "We're going to make our own inventions," says Ms. Rooney, "and work together in groups."Though Emily Arrow knows it's important for each group to think, listen, and share, she still wishes she were the leader of her invention group. Linda Lorca, the bossy leader, can't get anyone to cooperate. "Snaggle doodles," Emily says. If the group doesn't come up with an idea soon, they'll be the worst group in the class.Meanwhile, Emily is also busy thinking of a wedding present for Ms. Vincent, the student teacher. The wedding is only a few days away. Emily has a lot to do. Can she and her group learn to work together in time?From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA classroom story about invention, leadership and cooperation. Emily recognises the value of thinking, listening and sharing, yet wants control; the group’s looming deadline gives those ideas a practical test.
Emily’s invention group needs to develop an idea, but its members are not cooperating and Emily wants to be the leader.
Emily wishes she were the leader, while Linda is called the bossy leader and cannot get everyone to cooperate.
Emily must help with the invention project while thinking of a wedding present for Ms Vincent, whose wedding is only a few days away.
The group conflict is presented through Emily’s wish to lead and Linda’s bossy behaviour, alongside worry about being the worst group.
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