James and the Giant Peach Lesson Plan

Describe each of the new characters inside the peach. What are their personalities like?

James isn't sure whether the creatures inside the peach can count as insects since they are all at least as big as James. Students should describe these new characters beyond just being kind and abnormally big.

Grasshopper: The grasshopper is old and green. He is smart with a big vocabulary. He is a self-proclaimed musician.

Spider: She is motherly and generous, spinning each person a web built to their preferences.

Ladybug: The ladybug has nine spots on her shell. She wants to make sure James feels safe and is the first person to notice when he's frightened.

Centipede: The...