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Third Grade Angels

By: Jerry SpinelliThinking Strategy Resources, Graphic Organizers, and Reading Responses

About the AuthorJerry Spinelli

Hometown: ________________________

Other Books They’ve Written:

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Interesting Facts About the Author:

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Story SummaryThird Grade Angels

By: Jerry Spinelli

Reader’s Name: _______________

CHARACTERs PLOT SETTING

Character TraitsThird Grade AngelsBy: Jerry Spinelli

Character Character Traits

Mrs. Simms

Character TraitsThird Grade AngelsBy: Jerry Spinelli

Suds’ Mom

Suds’ Dad

Judy Billings

Amy (Zippernose)

Comparing Character TraitsThird Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli

JoeySuds

How are these characters similar? How are these characters different?

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

MotivationWhy did they do it?

Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli

Characters

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

Mrs. Simms

Characters

CHARACTER At the beginning of the story… At the end of the story…

How and why does Suds change in the story? Use details from the text to support your thinking.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Jerry Spinelli

Third Grade Angels

Description of ________________ Picture of ________________

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List all of the settings in the story below. Then draw and describe your favorite.

Jerry Spinelli

Third Grade Angels: Settings

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What is the problem at the beginning of the story?

How is this problem solved by the end of the story?

Third Grade Angels

Describing the Plot

INTERNAL CONFLICTInternal conflict is a mental or emotional struggle that occurs within a character.

SOLUTIONHow is that conflict solved?

How do these internal conflicts affect the entire story?

Plot: Internal Conflict

EXTERNAL CONFLICTExternal conflict is a struggle that occurs between a character and outside forces.

How do these external conflicts affect the entire story?

Plot: External Conflict

Determining Importance of Plot in Third Grade Angels

By: Jerry Spinelli

Green LightVery Important events

Yellow Light

Important events

Red Light

Not Important events

Most Important EventsThird Grade Angels

Draw and Describe the Most Important Event in the Beginning of the

Story.

Draw and Describe the Most Important Event in the Middle of the Story.

Draw and Describe the Most Important Event in the Ending of the Story.

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Summarize!Try to summarize this story in five sentences! Include only the

important events of the story.

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Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in Third Grade Angels

Figurative Language I FoundThird Grade Angels

Figurative Language Example From Text

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Hyperbole

Text-to-Text ConnectionsConnecting Fiction Texts

How can we connect these two texts?

Third Grade AngelsBy: Jerry Spinelli

_________________________Book Title

Text-to-Self ConnectionsConnecting Our Lives to a Fiction Text

How can you connect with this text?

Text-to-World ConnectionsConnecting Large Groups of People to a Fiction Text

How can we connect this text to the world?

Text-to-Self Connections: CharactersThird Grade Angels

By: Jerry Spinelli

CharacterHow can you connect to this character? Give

evidence from the text.

Mrs. Simms

My Important Thoughts While ReadingThird Grade Angels

By: Jerry Spinelli

Thoughts Page Number and Evidence from Text

Sensory Images in Third Grade AngelsBy: Jerry Spinelli

What I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

My Inference Picture

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Inferring

My Inference:CLUE:

Reader’s Name: _______________

Title of the Book:

Inferring Character Feelings

Character How do they feel?Evidence from Text to Support My Thinking

Stop and Sketch!While you are reading silently or your teacher is reading aloud, stop

three times and sketch what is happening in the story!

Cause and Effect in Third Grade Angels

CauseBecause of this…

EffectThis happens…

New Words I Found!Third Grade Angels

New Word

(and page number)

What I Think it MeansWhat the Dictionary

Says it Means

Third Grade Angels: Chapter 1 QuestionsWhy did Suds not like being a first grade baby or a second grade cat?

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According to Mrs. Simms, what do third grade angels need to do?

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Suds finds himself blurting out in class and acting strangely. Why do you think Suds is behaving this way?

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How does Mrs. Simms make the first day of third grade fun for her students?

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Third Grade Angels: Chapters 2 and 3 QuestionsExplain what the third graders need to do to earn a halo.

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What is your impression of Joseph so far? Explain your thoughts. Use clues from the text to support your answer.

________________________________________________________________________What does Suds mean when he says there is no door between his mouth and

his brain?

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Describe Joseph’s actions on the playground. Why do you think he is acting this way?

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Third Grade Angels: Chapters 4 and 5 QuestionsHow did George get the nickname Suds?

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Explain how Suds and his mom get rid of his “chipmunky” feeling.

________________________________________________________________________Who gives a big, shiny apple to Mrs. Simms on the second day of school?

How do you know?

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Describe the students’ behavior in the classroom on this second day of school.

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What happens on the playground that disappoints Mrs. Simms? ____________________________________

Third Grade Angels: Chapters 6 and 7 Questions

Explain why Mrs. Simms says the whole class is guilty in the playground incident.

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What does Suds realize about himself for the first time?

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What appears on Mrs. Simms’ desk the next morning? Describe her reaction. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Third Grade Angels: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 QuestionsHow does Suds show perfect angel behavior in Chapter 8? Use details

from the chapter to support your answer.

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Why does Suds’ mom advise him to be nice to everybody all the time?

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Describe how Suds’ behavior changes at home.

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What’s the one thing Suds can improve on at home, according to his mom?

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Describe some of the “back to bad” behaviors in Chapter 12.

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Why do you think that most of the students are starting to act badly?

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Why is Suds spending more and more time in the tub?

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Describe the first and second “Oh No” things that happen to Suds.

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Describe the third and fourth “Oh No” things that happen to Suds.

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Why doesn’t Suds want to get up and go to school?

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Who receives the first halo? How does not winning the halo make Suds feel, and why?

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Third Grade Angels: Chapters 16 and 17 QuestionsExplain why Suds feels like a bad loser.

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According to Mrs. Simms, why does Constantine Pappas get the first halo?

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Do you think Mrs. Simms had spies working for her? Explain your thoughts.

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“It’s okay to not be first. It’s okay to be second. Or tenth. Or even last.”

-Third Grade Angels

Explain this quotation and the importance it has in the story.

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Third Grade Angels Writing Prompt

I’m an Angel!Imagine that you are a student in Mrs. Simms’ third grade

class. Describe what you would do to earn a halo.

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Suds says he feels “chipmunky” about the first day of school. Describe how you feel on the first day of school. How do you

get rid of the “chipmunk”?

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Suds discovers that his behavior isn’t always the same at school and at home. Do you ever act differently at home than

you do at school? Why, or why not?

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What do you think you would find on a shelf in Suds’ room? Draw and label your ideas! On the back of this page, write why each

item would be on his shelf.

My favorite part was…_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

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My least favorite part was…_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

Jerry Spinelli

Third Grade Angels

Author’s PurposeWhat was the author’s purpose for writing

Third Grade Angels? _________________________________________

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Letter to the Author Activity

Write a letter to Jerry Spinelli, the authors of Third Grade Angels. In this letter, please discuss your favorite

part of the book. Include details from the book and two reasons for your

choice. Be sure to use all of the elements of a friendly letter in your

writing. Have fun!

__________________

Dear Jerry Spinelli,

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of Third Grade Angels

What is the lesson or theme in the book? Give information from the text

to support your answer._________________________________________

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from Third Grade Angels

My Picture of the Theme/Lesson

Book CommercialWhy should people read Third Grade Angels?

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The Boxcar Children

By: Gertrude Chandler WarnerThinking Strategy Resources, Graphic Organizers,

and Reading Responses

About the Author, Gertrude Chandler Warner

Hometown: ________________________

_________________________________________

Story Summary:

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Reader’s Name: _______________

Jessie

Violet

Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children

Dr. Moore

Mrs. Moore

The Boxcar Children

Mr. Alden

the baker and his wife

The Boxcar Children

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

Jessie

The Boxcar ChildrenBy: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Characters

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

Dr.Moore

The Boxcar ChildrenBy: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Characters

Character Change

TimeDescribe when this story takes place.

PlaceDescribe where this story takes place.

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Setting

The Boxcar Children

Describing the Plot

Determining Importance of Plot in The Boxcar Children

Yellow Light

Important events

Red Light

Most Important EventsThe Boxcar Children

Draw and Describe the Most Important Event in the Middle of the Book.

Draw and Describe the Most Important Event in the Ending of the Book.

________________________________________________________________________________

Summarize!Try to summarize this story in seven sentences! Include only the

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Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children

_________________________Book Title

The Boxcar Children

Text-to-Self Connections: CharactersThe Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Character How can you connect to this character? Give evidence from the text.

Jessie

Violet

My Important Thoughts While ReadingThe Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

ThoughtsPage Number and Evidence

from Text

Sensory Images in The Boxcar ChildrenWhat I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

The Boxcar Children

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

InferringReader’s Name: _______________

Title of the Book:

The Boxcar Children

My Inference:CLUE:

Cause and Effect in The Boxcar Children

New Words I Found !The Boxcar Children

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 1 The Four Hungry Children

From what the story tells us so far, describe each of the four children.

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________________________________________________________Why do the children stop at the bakery? How are they treated by the baker and his wife?

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________________________________________________________Explain why the children run away from the bakery instead of sleeping on the benches.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 2 Night is Turned into Day

Why do you think the children walk during the night and sleep during the day?

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________________________________________________________Describe where the children spend the night. Who do they hear coming up the road in a horse and cart?

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________________________________________________________Explain why the children decide to go to Silver City instead of Greenfield.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 3 A New Home in the Woods

Where do the children stay when it begins to rain?

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________________________________________________________Who suggests that they all live in the boxcar? Why doesn’t Benny want to live here?

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________________________________________________________Explain why Henry leaves the others by the boxcar.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 4 Henry Has Two Surprises

What is wrong with the dog that hops to the boxcar crying? What do they name this dog, and why?

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________________________________________________________What is Henry’s second surprise? Describe the supper they all eat.

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________________________________________________________Explain how the children get ready for bed.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 5 The Explorers Find Treasure

How do the children keep milk and other things cold?.

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________________________________________________________Describe the treasures the children find at the dump.

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________________________________________________________Explain how the children clean the dishes so they can safely use them for food and drinks.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 6 A Queer Noise in the Night

Where has Henry found work in town? What does he do?

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________________________________________________________What surprise does Henry bring home in his pocket?

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________________________________________________________Describe the noise Watch hears as the children go to sleep. Predict what you think causes the noise.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 7 A Big Meal from Little Onions

Explain what Mrs. Moore asks Henry to do in her garden. How is Henry rewarded for his hard work?

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________________________________________________________Describe what Benny, Violet and Jessie make out of stones. What will they cook for supper?

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________________________________________________________After cleaning Dr. Moore’s garage, what does Henry get to bring home? What does he make with these things?

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 8 A Swimming Pool at Last

Explain how the children make the swimming pool deep enough to swim in.

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________________________________________________________How do the children get eggs to have for dinner?

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 9 Fun in the Cherry Orchard

Explain why the children go into town two at a time.

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________________________________________________________How does everyone do their part to help in the cherry orchard?

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________________________________________________________What does Dr. Moore notice in the newspaper that evening? What does he plan to do with this information?

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 10 Henry and the Free-for-All

What happens in Silver City every Field Day? Who is in charge of Field Day?

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________________________________________________________What is the free-for-all? Who wins the race this year? What is the prize?

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________________________________________________________Explain how Jessie and Violet teach Benny to read.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 11 The Doctor Takes a Hand

Describe what Benny does with Violet’s scissors.

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________________________________________________________How do you think Dr. Moore knows exactly where to get Violet so he can help get her medical attention?

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________________________________________________________Who is the man waiting for Dr. Moore in his living room? What is he looking for?

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 12 James Henry and Henry James

Why is Mr. Alden going to stay with the Moores?

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________________________________________________________What surprises Henry so much that he almost falls over? How do the other children react to this news?

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________________________________________________________Explain how Dr. Moore knows all about the boxcar.

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 13 A New Home for the Boxcar

Describe Mr. Alden’s house and the rooms created especially for his grandchildren.

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________________________________________________________What frightens Jessie and the children when a man comes to Mr. Alden’s door? How is this problem resolved?

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________________________________________________________Why do the children, especially Benny and Jessie, start getting homesick for the boxcar?

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The Boxcar ChildrenComprehension Questions: Chapter 13 A New Home for the Boxcar

Describe the not pretty, heavy surprise for the children from their grandfather.

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"What a good place this is! It is just like a warm, little house with one

room.“—The Boxcar Children

Explain this quotation and the importance it has in the book.

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"Where have I seen that man before? I wish I could remember.“

—The Boxcar Children

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"Grandfather, I wish I could drink my milk out of my dear, old, pink cup.“

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"I am going to give you children a surprise. I hope you will like it. It is very heavy.“

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While you are reading silently or your teacher is reading aloud, stop three times and sketch what is happening in

the story!

A Word/Sentence I Love Why I Love It

The Boxcar Children

A noun is a person, place, or thing.How many nouns can you find in this story?

List them below.

The Boxcar ChildrenNoun Search

Design your own boxcar to live in!

My House is a Boxcar!Imagine that YOU are able to live in a boxcar! List some pros

(good things) and cons (bad things) about your new home!

1. _________________2. _________________3. _________________4. _________________5. _________________6. _________________7. _________________8. _________________

The Boxcar Children? Explain your thinking! _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

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The Boxcar Children

Write a letter to Gertrude Chandler Warner, the author of The Boxcar Children.

In this letter, please discuss your favorite part of the book. Include

details from the book and two reasons for your choice. Be sure to use all of the elements of a friendly letter in

your writing. Have fun!

__________________

Dear Gertrude Chandler Warner,

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of The Boxcar Children

What is the lesson or theme in the book? Give information from the text to support your answer.

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from The Boxcar Children

Book Commercial

Why should people read The Boxcar Children?

_________________________________________

THE HUNDRED DRESSES

By: Eleanor EstesThinking Strategy Resources,

Graphic Organizers, andReading Responses

About the Author, Eleanor Estes

Hometown: ________________________

_________________________________________

Story Summary:

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

Reader’s Name: _______________

Maddie

Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses

Miss Mason

old man Swenson

Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses

Maddie

How and why does Maddie change in the story? Use details from the text to support your thinking.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses – Character Change

CHARACTER ActionWhat did they do?

Characters

CHARACTER ActionWhat did they do?

Maddie

Miss Mason

Characters

Comparing Character TraitsThe Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

Wanda Peggy

Comparing Character TraitsThe Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

maddie Peggy

Setting Important Description

The school yard

Room 13

Boggins Heights

Looking at Multiple Settings

The Hundred Dresses

Describing the Plot

Determining Importance of Plot in The Hundred Dresses

Green Light Very Important events

Yellow Light Important events

Red Light Not Important events

Most Important EventsThe Hundred Dresses

________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

the story!

Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in The Hundred Dresses

The Hundred Dresses

_________________________Book Title

The Hundred Dresses

My Important Thoughts While ReadingThe Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

from Text

Sensory Images in The Hundred Dresses

What I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title of the Book:

The Hundred Dresses

My Inference:CLUE:

Title of the Book:

The Hundred Dresses

Evidence from the Text:

What I Already Know:

Inference:

Maddie

The Hundred Dresses

Cause and Effect in The Hundred Dresses

New Words I Found!The Hundred DressesBy: Eleanor Estes

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

The Hundred Dresses Chapter One: Wanda

Explain why nobody notices Wanda is absent for two days.

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Why do you think Wanda sits in the back corner of the classroom?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter One: Wanda

What causes Peggy and Maddie to notice Wanda is missing on the third day?

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Explain why Peggy is the most popular girl in school.

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Two: The Dresses Game

Why do the townspeople believe old man Swenson is no good?

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What is unusual about Wanda’s last name?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Two: The Dresses Game

What do Peggy and the girls “talk” to Wanda about outside of school?

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Explain how Maddie feels when Peggy plays the dresses game with Wanda.

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Three: A Bright Blue Day

As Maddie remembers, how did Cecile get everyone’s attention on a bright blue day in October?

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Why were Wanda and Jake walking to school on the same day?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Three: A Bright Blue Day

What caused everyone’s attention to turn from Cecile to Wanda?

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Why do you think Maddie feels she can’t do anything about the teasing of Wanda?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Four: The Contest

Why is Maddie unable to complete her note to Peggy?

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Explain the drawing and coloring contest.

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Four: The Contest

Describe what happens in the classroom when Wanda reads aloud.

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Who does Maddie believe will win the girls’ contest? Why?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Five: The Hundred Dresses

What causes the girls to gasp as they enter the classroom?

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Who wins the girls’ contest? Why?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Five: The Hundred Dresses

Explain the contents of the note Miss Mason receives from the principal’s office.

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Why does Maddie have a sick feeling in her stomach after Miss Mason reads the note?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Six: Up on Boggins Heights

Why are Maddie and Peggy going to Boggins Heights?

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How is Wanda’s house like her blue cotton dress?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Six: Up on Boggins Heights

How do the girls react when they run into old man Swenson?

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What conclusion does Maddie reach when she can’t sleep that night?

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The Hundred Dresses Chapter Seven: The Letter to Room 13

What important part do Maddie and Peggy leave out of their letter to Wanda? Why do you think this part is missing?

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Why does Maddie think that Wanda wore the same dress over and over?

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Who does Miss Mason receive a letter from at the Christmas Party? What does the letter say?

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What does Maddie notice about the drawing given to her by Wanda?

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Explain the difference in how Maddie and Peggy treat the picture gifts from Wanda. What does this say about each girl?

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“Wanda, how many dresses did you say you have hanging up in your closet?”---The Hundred Dresses

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“It didn’t seem like bright blue weather anymore, although the weather had not changed in the slightest.”

---The Hundred Dresses

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“I know that all of you feel the way I do, that this is a very unfortunate thing to have happen. Unfortunate and sad, both. And I want you all to think about it.”---The Hundred Dresses

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“Look! She drew you. That’s you!”---The Hundred Dresses

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Personal ReflectionThis story was written by Eleanor Estes almost 70 years ago.

Do people today still need to learn this story’s lesson?

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Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses

List them below.

The Hundred Dresses

Noun Search

Adjectives (Describing Words) Words I Found!The Hundred DressesBy: Eleanor Estes

Adjective(and page number)

Noun or Pronoun this Word Describes

Design a dress for your friend or family member!

What do you think you would find on a shelf in Wanda’s room? Draw and label your ideas! On the back of this page, write why

each item would be on her shelf.

Extension Activity

Peggy and Maddie wrote a friendly letter to Wanda instead of saying they were sorry. Now it’s your chance to do it right! Imagine you are Peggy or

Maddie. Write a sincere letter of apology to Wanda including an

explanation for your actions and words.

__________________

_______________,

______________________________________

________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses

The Hundred Dresses? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Write a letter to Eleanor Estes, the author of The Hundred Dresses. In this

letter, please discuss your favorite part of the book. Include details from the book and two reasons for your

choice. Be sure to use all of the elements of a friendly letter in your

writing. Have fun!

__________________

Dear Eleanor Estes,

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of The Hundred Dresses

What is the lesson or theme in the book The Hundred Dresses? Give information from the text

to support your answer.

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from The Hundred Dresses

Book Commercial!

Why should people read The Hundred Dresses?

_________________________________________

The LittlesBy: John Peterson

Thinking Strategy Resources, Graphic Organizers,

and Reading Responses

About the Author, John Peterson

Hometown: ________________________

_________________________________________

Story SummaryThe Littles

By: John Peterson

Reader’s Name: _______________

Character TraitsThe Littles

Uncle Pete

Granny

Mr. and Mrs. Little

Mr. and Mrs. Bigg

Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb

Comparing Character TraitsThe Littles by John Peterson

The Biggs The Newcombs

The Littles By: John Peterson

Character Change

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

Characters

CHARACTERAction

What did they do?

UnclePete

Granny

Characters

Description of My Favorite Setting in the Book

Illustration of My Favorite Setting in the Book

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Littles by John Peterson

Setting

The Littles

Describing the Plot

Determining Importance of Plot in

The Littles

Yellow Light

Important events

Red Light

Most Important EventsThe Litt les

________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in The Littles

TheLittles

_________________________Book Title

TheLittles

Text-to-Self Connections: CharactersThe Littles

Uncle Pete

Text-to-Self Connections: CharactersThe Littles

Granny

Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb

Mr. and Mrs. Bigg

My Important Thoughts While ReadingThe Littles

from Text

Sensory Images in The LittlesReader’s Name: ________________

What I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title of the Book: The Littles

Inference:

Title of the Book: The Littles

My Inference:CLUE:

Title of Book: The Littles

Cause and Effect in The Littles

New Words I FoundThe Littles

By: John Peterson

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

Comprehension Questions Chapter 1

Describe how the Littles are different from ordinary people. Use details from the story to support your answer.

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____________________________________How do the Littles help the Biggs in return for the things they take?

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Explain why the Littles are nervous about the Newcombs renting the Biggs’ house for three months.

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Where is the Littles’ secret look-out place, and why do Mr. Little and Tom spend all day there?

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____________________________________What activities are the Newcombs hoping to enjoy while the Biggs are

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Why doesn’t Mrs. Little cook?

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Explain why Granny thinks mice will come now that the Newcombs are in the house.

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How can the Littles hear the wonderful stories written by Mrs. Newconb?

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When they discover the mice have arrived, how do the Littles plan to protect themselves?

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Describe how Tom and Mr. Little handle their first meeting with a mouse.

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Explain how Uncle Pete and Lucy escape their encounter with mice.

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Describe Tom’s plan to have the Newcombs notice the mice in the house. Is his plan successful? Why, or why not?

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Uncle Pete says, “It’s not good to stick you head in the sand like an ostrich.” What does he mean?

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Why can’t Mr. Little find Tom, Uncle Pete, or any mousetraps?

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What is Lucy’s brave decision, and how is she helpful?

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Describe Mr. Little’s plan to make the Newcombs want to get rid of the cat.

Is it a successful plan? Explain.

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Explain how Tom manages to tame the cat.

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How do you think Tom will convince the Biggs to keep his new friend, the cat?

____________________________________

List them below.

The Litt lesNoun Search

The LittlesDescribing Words (Adjectives)

An adjective is a word used to describe a noun or pronoun (person, place, or thing).Search for adjectives throughout the story. Write the adjective and the

noun/pronoun it describes in the T-Graph below.

Adjective Noun/Pronoun it Describes

A compound word is one word made-up of two smaller words. How many compound words can you find in this story? List them below,

and draw a line between the two smaller words.

Example: every/one

The Litt lesCompound Word Search

John Peterson

The Litt les

_________________________________________because…

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_________________________________________because…

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John Peterson

The Litt les

The Litt les? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Write a letter to John Peterson, the author of The Littles. In this letter, please discuss your favorite part of

the book. Include details from the book and two reasons for your choice. Be sure to use all of the elements of a

friendly letter in your writing. Have fun!

__________________

Dear John Peterson,

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of

The Littles

What is the lesson or theme in the book? Give information from the text to support

your answer._________________________________________

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from The Littles

Book Commercial

Why should people read The Littles?

_________________________________________

The Chalk Box Kid

By: Clyde Robert Bulla Thinking Strategy Resources,

Graphic Organizers, and Reading Responses

About the Author, Clyde Robert Bulla

Hometown: ________________________

_________________________________________

Story Summary

The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla

Reader’s Name: _______________

Character TraitsThe Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla

Gregory

Uncle Max

Gregory’s Mother and Daddy

Miss Perry

Miss Cartwright

Mr. Hiller

Aunt Grace

Richard

Character Traits

Gregory

Uncle Max

Gregory’s Mother & Daddy

Miss Perry

Miss Cartwright

Mr. Hiller

Aunt Grace

Richard

Comparing Character TraitsThe Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla

Ivy Vance

How are these characters similar? How are they different?

Gregory

What causes Gregory to change throughout the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characters

What causes Ivy to change throughout the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characters

What causes Vance to change throughout the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characters

Uncle Max

What causes Uncle Max to change throughout the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characters

CharacterAction

What did they do?

Gregory

Uncle Max

Characters

CharacterAction

What did they do?

MissCartwright

Characters

Description of The Burned Building

Picture of The BurnedBuilding

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

Description of Gregory’s Bedroom

Picture of Gregory’s Bedroom

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

Description of Gregory’s Classroom

Picture of Gregory’s Classroom

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

TimeDescribe when The Chalk Box Kid takes place.

PlaceDescribe where The Chalk Box Kid takes place

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

CONFLICTWhat is the conflict?

Plot: Conflict and Solution

Determining Importance of Plot in The Chalk Box Kid

Yellow Light

Important events

Red Light

Most Important EventsThe Chalk Box Kid

________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in The Chalk Box Kid

Clyde Robert Bulla

The Chalk Box Kid

The Chalk Box KidBy: Clyde Robert Bulla

_________________________Book Title

Text-to-Self Connections: Characters

Gregory

Uncle Max

My Important Thoughts While Reading

Sensory Images in The Chalk Box Kid

What I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title of the Book:

The Chalk Box Kid

Inference:

Inferring

My Inference:CLUE:

Reader’s Name: _______________

Title of the Book:

The Chalk Box Kid

Cause and Effect in The Chalk Box Kid

Cause Because of this… Effect This happens…

New Words I Found!The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 1: The Room

Why did Gregory have to spend his birthday with Aunt Grace? How did he feel about this situation?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Explain why Gregory’s birthday turns out to be the best birthday he has ever had.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 2: Uncle Max

How does Gregory make his bedroom feel more like home?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe Gregory’s actions that tell the reader he doesn’t like his Uncle Max.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 3: The New School

Describe Gregory’s first day in Room 3 at Dover Elementary School.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe Gregory’s discovery in back of his new house.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What kind of person is Uncle Max? Use details from the story to support your answer.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 4: The Burned Building

What do Gregory and Ivy have in common?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What does Gregory’s mother find out about the burned building?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 5: A Party

Why is there a party for Ivy?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is in the gold package for Ivy? Is this an appropriate prize? Why or why not?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe Ivy’s actions when she is given the prize. Why does she act that way?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 6: Mr. Hiller

Why has Mr. Hiller come to visit Gregory’s classroom?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why does Gregory say he already had a garden?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 7: Gregory’s Garden

Write about all the items in Gregory’s garden.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Gregory asked his mother and daddy to come see his garden. How does each parent respond?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why is Gregory worried when it rains at night?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 8: “Nothing at All”

Describe the students’ reactions when they see Gregory’s garden?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why do you think Ivy almost stops on her way out of the garden?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 8: “Nothing at All”

Why can’t Gregory eat his favorite dessert that evening?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you think Gregory is telling the truth about having a garden? Explain your thoughts.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 9: Ivy and Richard

What does Ivy do with her art kit? Explain her actions.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why do you think Miss Perry gives the art case back to Ivy?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Chalk Box KidComprehension Questions: Chapter 9: Ivy and Richard

Explain what Uncle Max does after seeing Gregory’s garden. Explain his actions.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Who is the special person Ivy brings to Gregory’s garden? Why do you think she brings him there?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Writing Activity: The Chalk Box Kid

At first, Gregory finds it difficult to make friends at his new school. Write about at least three ways you can help a new

student feel comfortable at your school.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Writing Activity: The Chalk Box Kid

Like Gregory, we all have special talents and skills. Write about a unique strength of yours that many people might not know about.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

the story!

A noun is a person, place, or thing.How many nouns can you find in

The Chalk Box Kid? List them below.

The Chalk Box KidNoun Search

Adjectives (Describing Words) Words I Found!The Chalk Box Kid

By: Clyde Robert Bulla

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

Clyde Robert Bulla

The Chalk Box Kid

The Chalk Box Kid? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Write a letter to Clyde Robert Bulla, the author of The Chalk Box Kid. In this

letter, please discuss your favorite part of the book. Include details from the book and two reasons for your choice. Be sure to use all of the elements of a friendly letter in

your writing. Have fun!

__________________

Dear Clyde Robert Bulla, ______________________________________

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of The Chalk Box Kid

What is the lesson or theme in the book The Chalk Box Kid? Give information from the text to

support your answer.

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from The Chalk Box Kid

Book Commercial

Why should people read The Chalk Box Kid?

_________________________________________

The Courage of Sarah Noble By: Alice Dalgliesh

Thinking Strategy Resources, Graphic Organizers, and Reading Responses

About the Author, Alice Dalgliesh

Hometown: ________________________

_________________________________________

Story Summary:

The Courage of Sarah Noble By: Alice Dalgliesh

Reader’s Name: _______________

Character TraitsThe Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh

Sarah’s Father

Sarah’s Mother

Tall John

Mistress Robinson

What causes Sarah to change throughout the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh

Characters

CharacterAction

What did they do?

Tall John

Mistress Robinson

Characters

CharacterAction

What did they do?

Sarah’s Mother

Sarah’s Father

Characters

Description of the Wilderness

Picture of theWilderness

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

Description of the Indian House

Picture of theIndian House

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

Description of the Log House

Picture of theLog House

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

TimeDescribe when The Courage of Sarah Noble

takes place.

PlaceDescribe where The Courage of Sarah Noble

takes place

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Setting

CONFLICTWhat is the conflict?

Plot: Conflict and Solution

INTERNAL CONFLICTInternal conflict is a mental or emotional struggle that occurs within a character.

How do these internal conflicts affect the entire story?

Plot: Internal Conflict

EXTERNAL CONFLICTExternal conflict is a struggle that occurs between a character and outside forces.

How do these external conflicts affect the entire story?

Plot: External Conflict

Determining Importance of Plot in The Courage of Sarah Noble

Yellow Light

Important events

Red Light

Most Important EventsThe Courage of Sarah Noble

________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

Before Reading

During Reading

Reading

Questions I Had in The Courage of Sarah Noble

The Courage of Sarah Noble

By: Alice Dalgliesh

_________________________Book Title

By: Alice Dalgliesh

Text-to-Self Connections: CharactersThe Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh

Sarah’s Father

Sarah’s Mother

Tall John

Mistress Robinson

My Important Thoughts While Reading

Sensory Images in The Courage of Sarah Noble

What I Could

SeeWhat I Could

HearWhat I Could

TasteWhat I Could

SmellWhat I Could

I can infer that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title of the Book:

Inference:

Inferring

My Inference:CLUE:

Reader’s Name: _______________

Title of the Book:

Cause and Effect in The Courage of Sarah Noble

Cause Because of this… Effect This happens…

New Words I FoundThe Courage of Sarah Noble

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

New Words I FoundThe Courage of Sarah Noble

New Word

(and page number)

Says it Means

The Courage of Sarah Noble Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1 & 2

Why are Sarah and her father traveling together?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Why is Sarah chosen to go with her father? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________What does Sarah’s mother tell her before she leaves? Why?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Describe the night with the Robinsons in the settlement.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Why do you think Sarah wants her cloak before she goes to sleep?

________________________________________________________

Explain where Sarah and her father will live while they build a house.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Why do you think Sarah asks her father not to shoot the deer?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Describe what Sarah feels and thinks when she first sees the valley where their house will be built.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________When Sarah hears noises at night in the cave, is she afraid or helping her father to not be afraid? Explain your thoughts.

________________________________________________________

Why doesn’t Sarah want her father to leave to build the house?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Describe what happens while Sarah is reading to herself.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________What does Sarah teach the Native American children? What do they teach her?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Why is Sarah’s father hesitant to let her go with the Native American children to their houses? What do you think he is feeling? Why?

________________________________________________________

Why is Sarah’s father leaving, and where will she stay while he is gone?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________When does Sarah say she is afraid for the first time? Explain why you think she feels this way.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Sarah discovers some differences between Tall John’s family and her own family. Explain some of these differences.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________What does Sarah do before she goes to bed? Why is this important to her?

________________________________________________________

Why is chapter nine called “Night of Fear”?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Describe the meeting of Sarah and her father when he returns.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Why does Sarah need to put on her own clothes before leaving Tall John’s house? Describe her feelings.

________________________________________________________

Who is waiting for Sarah in the brown log house on the hill?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________As Tall John puts Sarah down from his shoulder to meet her mother, why does he call her his “daughter”?

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________What item does Sarah hope her mother brought to the log house? Why do you think this is important to Sarah?

________________________________________________________

The Courage of Sarah Noble Comprehension Questions: Chapter 11

Explain how Sarah’s mother feels about Sarah being left with the Native Americans.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Describe Sarah’s conversation with Arabella as she tucks her doll into bed.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________What does Sarah hope to be when she grows up? Why?

________________________________________________________

“To be afraid and to be brave is the best courage of all.”

…The Courage of Sarah NobleExplain this quotation and the importance it has in the book

____________________________________

The Courage of Sarah NobleIf you were leaving on a long journey and could only take

three of your possessions, what would you take with you?

Explain your thinking.

____________________________________

The Courage of Sarah NobleWrite about a time you stayed away from your family. What

happened, and how did you feel?

____________________________________

The Story Continues…Imagine this story continues for one more chapter. Think of

a title for this chapter, and write about what happens next

to Sarah and her family.

Title:_____________________________

____________________________________

Alice Dalgliesh

List them below.

Noun Search

Adjectives (Describing Words) Words I Found!The Courage of Sarah Noble

By: Alice Dalgliesh

Character How do they show courage in the story?

Sarah’s Father

Sarah’s Mother

Tall John

It Takes Courage!In the T-graph below, explain how each character shows courage in the story.

Native American CultureDuring the story, Sarah was introduced to the Native

Americans’ way of life. In each sun, write about and/or draw something that Sarah learned about the Native Americans.

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

_________________________________________because…

_________________________________________

Alice Dalgliesh

The Courage of Sarah Noble? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Write a letter to Alice Dalgliesh, the author of The Courage of Sarah Noble. In

this letter, please discuss your favorite part of the book. Include details from the book and two reasons for your choice. Be

sure to use all of the elements of a friendly letter in your writing.

Have fun!

__________________

Dear Alice Dalgliesh,

______________________________________

________________

Lesson/Theme of The Courage of Sarah Noble

What is the lesson or theme in the book The Courage of Sarah Noble? Give information from

the text to support your answer.

_________________________________________

What We Can Learn from

Book Commercial

Why should people read The Courage of Sarah Noble?

_________________________________________

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