The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon

The boy is afraid. He believes he isn’t talented. He thinks he will be embarrassed in the talent show. When have you been afraid like that? Write about it in a story.
All stories have problems. In most stories the main character solves the problem. In this story the boy’s mother does. Name another story where the problem is solved by an unlikely character. How are the stories alike? How are they different? Talk about it with a parent.
A talent is a skill that may come more easily to a person than something else. To master any skill it takes a lot of work and practice. What are some of the skills you need to practice to master? Why is it important to practice those skills? Talk about this with a parent.
There are many different kinds of talents. What are some of the ways you are talented? How are your friends talented? Make a list, and then put on a talent show of your own!

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