Three Burps and You're Out #10 (George Brown, Class Clown)
#10 of 19 in George Brown, Class Clown Series
What’s inside...
George Brown is the catcher for his school's baseball team, the Sugarman Sea Monkeys, and they are in the championships! Can George and his teammates defeat their archrivals, the Klockermeister Elementary Kangaroos? Or will the BURP steal the game? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
Character compass
George Brown
Discussion points
What do you think George learned from his experiences in this story?
How would you have handled the situations that George faced in school?
Why do you think George's burps caused so much trouble?
Can you think of a time when you wanted to be funny but it didn’t turn out as planned?
How do the other characters react to George's antics and what does that teach us about friendship?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences to George’s misadventures, fostering a deeper connection with the character’s challenges and growth.
Discuss the consequences of actions with your child, using George’s experiences as a reference point to instill lessons about cause and effect.
Highlight moments in the book where characters show understanding or forgiveness, steering the conversation towards the values of empathy and compassion.
Pose hypothetical scenarios inspired by the book’s plot to your child to help them think critically and problem-solve.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: George Brown faces consequences due to his uncontrollable burps, teaching children about accountability for their actions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of taking responsibility for their actions, regardless of unintentional mistakes, and understanding their impact on others.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: George’s experiences help readers understand and sympathize with individuals who have uncontrollable behaviors or conditions.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be more compassionate and understanding towards peers who may have challenges they cannot control.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, George seeks various solutions to manage his burping problem, demonstrating resilience and creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to think critically and creatively when faced with personal challenges or obstacles.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The story showcases the importance of friends who support George despite his unruly burps, highlighting loyalty and acceptance.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of supporting friends in need and building strong, accepting friendships.
Example Lesson: Self-acceptance
Explanation: George learns to accept his burping condition, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of self-love and acceptance, regardless of their flaws or differences.