The Family Under the Bridge

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The Family Under the Bridge

• As you read, jot your thoughts on post-its.– Make Connections– Visualizations– Predictions– Questions– Inferences– Thoughts about Characters– New words learned– Any other thoughts

• Be prepared to discuss your thoughts

Characters Actions or Interactions Thoughts Emotions

Character Actions, Thoughts, Emotions

Character Diary Assignment• Choose one of the main characters (Armand, Suzy or Madame Calcet) to keep

a character diary for.• After reading each chapter, you will write a diary entry from the perspective

of the character you choose. • In the diary entry you write what happened in the chapter from the point of

view of your character. Please include details from the story and inferred character emotions and thoughts about what happened.

• Remember to label the top of the sheet with the chapter number and today’s date. Then include your greeting “Dear Diary or Dear Journal.” Start your entry on the next line down. Please include a closing “Fondly,” or “Your Friend, “or “From,” and then go down a line to sign the characters name.

• In Chapter one, if your character does not yet appear in the story than you will just write a summary of what happened in the chapter.

• You can use the character actions, emotions and thoughts graphic organizer to help you.

Sample Character Diary EntryChapter 1 Today’s Date

Dear Journal,

Today was a glorious day. I don’t know why, but I had a feeling that something great was going to happen. I took a stroll down to see the beautiful flowers outside of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Seeing the bright colors of the flowers invigorated my spirit. I could almost hear the chirping of the birds on a sunny spring day. I met a woman named Anabel. She looked about my age. She was working with the flowers. She kindly gave me some branches to decorate my buggy. I hope I didn’t make her angry when I took a sprig of holly for my lapel…….

Your friend,Armand

Story Vocabulary and Spelling WordsWeek 1

• The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words• practical – sensible in everyday matters• obedient- willing to obey• hobo – tramp or vagrant• niche– a recess or a set-back area in a wall; • fragile – easily damaged or shattered• loitering- lingering aimlessly about a place• generosity– readiness in giving• cranky – grouchy• morsel – small piece or bite• apologetic – sorry• coax – strongly encourage• If you want to learn more about these words click on the link to bring you to

http//dictionary/reference.com

Story Vocabulary and Spelling WordsWeek 2

• The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words – week 2• vendors– people who sell goods, usually from a stand or cart• forlorn- lonely or unhappy• weary – tired or exhausted• sodden– soaked or drenched • immense – huge• tidy- neat• courteous– polite• plead – to beg• pedestrians – people who travel on foot• envious – jealous• solemn– serious• boast – brag; speak with too much pride• scowl – frown or grimace

Story Setting – Paris, France• Learn about Paris neighborhoods by clicking below:• http://www.parisnet.com/parismap.html• In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned after reading

information on this website. Please write how these neighborhoods are different from the neighborhoods in your area? Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Paris Attractions• Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your

notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Notre Dame Cathedralhttp://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/notredame.htm

Hotel de Villehttp://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/hoteldeville.htm

Seine Riverhttp://www.aparisguide.com/seine/index.html

Rue de Corse

Paris AttractionsClick under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Court of Miracleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cour_des_miracles

Halles http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/forumdeshalles.htm

Louvre Department Store Boulangerie or Patisserie Bakery in Paris

Palais Royal http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/palaisroyal.htm

Paris AttractionsClick under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Louvrehttp://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/louvre.htm

Rue de rivoli

Tournelle Bridgehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_la_Tournelle

Jardin des Planteshttp://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/jardindesplantes.htm

Rue de l’operahttp://www.streetfilms.org/paris-on-skates/

Place Mauberthttp://www.nileguide.com/destination/paris/things-to-do/place-maubert/815363

Streets of Paris• Click on this link to check out a video and read about the streets

of Paris in action in recent years.• http://www.streetfilms.org/paris-on-skates/• In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned from this site.

Also, please write how you think the current Paris is different form the Paris that Armand lived in. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

French Foods

cheeseBread

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-traditional-french-bread-2444/view/

chestnuts

marketThin pancake or crepe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%AApe

Yule Log or Buche de Noelhttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/buche-de-noel.html

Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ famous foods. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Holiday Traditions in ParisTo learn more about Holiday Traditions in Paris,

click on the link below. http://french.about.com/cs/culture/a/christmas.htm

In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Final Thoughts

• When you are done with the book jot down your final thoughts– Favorite part of the story and why– Disappointing parts and why– Places you would like to go to in the book and why– Characters you would like to meet if they were

real and why– Story Summary