Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Engage your students with these book study worksheets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. This set includes a pre-reading activity, discussion guides, post-reading activities, and extension activities, all designed to encourage critical thinking and support students' literacy development. As you read, be sure to explore The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind's vocabulary list on Vocabulary.com for book-specific lists and practice.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Pre-Reading Activity
Prepare students for reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with these research and reflection prompts!
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Build Background Knowledge
Before reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, use this pre-reading activity to build background knowledge and engagement.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the first part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #4
Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 12–15 and the epilogue of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
After reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students compare the movie adaptation to the written story.
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Electricity Generation Research Project
After finishing the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students explore the world of nonrenewable and renewable energy.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
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