![]() ![]() ![]() His job as a sanitation worker was important before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city but became even more important after when Cornelius worked with others to help restore it. Click here if you would like to purchase this book. In this heartwarming book about a real garbage man, Phil Bildner and John Parra tell the inspiring story of a humble man and the heroic difference he made in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only (the book is not included and will need to be purchased separately). Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans Phil Bildner John Parra Cornelius Washington was proud of his hometown, New Orleans. But then came the rising Mississippi and a storm greater than anyone had seen before. ![]() Most questions require that students provide text evidence to support their thinking and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspective. All the questions are either higher-level or short answer. Marvelous Cornelius, by Phil Bildner, is a great read-aloud for discussing community, character traits, pride, resilience, responsibility, hope, unity, hurricanes, and more! The focus questions included in this resource lend themselves to more in-depth class/peer discussions and were designed to encourage students to use higher level thinking skills. ![]()
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