Jake Drake, Know-it-all

Name: Jake Drake, Know-it-all
ISBN: 9780689838811

by Andrew Clements

Join Jake Drake as he tackles the third-grade science fair, not just for the grand prize, but to prove himself against the annoying class know-it-alls. It's a humorous and relatable story about compet

About This Book

In Andrew Clements' "Jake Drake, Know-it-all," young Jake is set on winning his third-grade science fair. His motivation isn't just the prize, but also to outshine the self-proclaimed "know-it-alls" in his class. This chapter book explores themes of competition, perseverance, and the challenges of friendship in a school setting. It's an engaging read for children aged 6-9, offering a humorous look at school life and the excitement of scientific discovery, while subtly addressing feelings of jealousy and the importance of self-confidence.

Jake is determined to win the third grade science fair not only for the grand prize, but to beat the annoying class know-it-alls, as well.

Concepts

Self-Confidence & Identity Jealousy & Comparison Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Anger & Frustration Teamwork & Collaboration Justice & Fairness Sibling Rivalry Making Friends Peer Pressure School Life Science Experiments Friendship & Social

Heads up, parents

bullying

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Discussion Prompts

What does it mean to be a 'know-it-all'? Have you ever met someone like that?

Is it okay to want to win? How can you be a good sport, whether you win or lose?

What kind of science project would you create for a science fair?

How do you deal with frustration when things don't go as planned, like Jake might during his experiment?

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