Jack's Talent, by Maryann Cocca-Leffler, is a story about the first day of school, when the teacher, Miss Lucinda, asks the students to introduce themselves and share a special talent. Going around the circle, it seems everyone's good at something—Michael says he can write long words; Francesca excels at soccer; other students build sand castles, train dogs, draw cats. But Jack can't think of anything, listing instead what he is not good at, by reciting back—in order—the names and activities of the children before him. Jack's talent is remembering!
As a class, each student created their own "WANTED" poster for the talent they possess. These are now posted in our classrooms so that we can recognize one another's talents!
As a class, each student created their own "WANTED" poster for the talent they possess. These are now posted in our classrooms so that we can recognize one another's talents!