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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
248
Publisher
Amulet Books
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781419712173
Lexile
680
Themes
living with disabilities
self acceptance

El Deafo

Written by Cece Bell and Illustrated by David Lasky

The poignant memoir of a young girl who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis and must now wear a Phonic Ear, or large hearing aid. Poor Cece stands out in the crowd when all she wants is to fit in and make friends. The book chronicles her journey to accept her disability.

Newbery Honor 2015 (first graphic novel to receive a Newbery Award)

Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids ages 8-12 2015

ALA Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2024

#1 New York Times Bestseller

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2014.

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El Deafo: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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El Deafo: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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Comic Book Strip

KA-POW! Use this comic book strip page to have your students create their very own action-packed comic. Encourage them to draw characters and add some fun dialogue. Go beyond the panels and unleash their creativity.
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How to Read a Graphic Novel: Anchor Chart

Use this anchor chart to help students understand the components of a graphic novel.
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El Deafo: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for each chapter in the book.

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El Deafo: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.
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El Deafo: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with El Deafo by Cece Bell.
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El Deafo: Word Search

After reading El Deafo by Cece Bell, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.
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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
autobiography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
248
Publisher
Amulet Books
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781419712173
Lexile
680
Themes
living with disabilities
self acceptance
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