I. In the Schoolyard
As you complete each task, check it off!
__ Read this chapter 2 times (first for pleasure and the second
time is when you’re really thinking!)
__ Set-up RN
__ Questions: As you read, put a post-it where you are
experiencing questions and wonderings. Please write at LEAST 2
in your RN.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Vocabulary Set-up: Look up these new words in the dictionary
(your parents may help you). Refer to your Vocab Set-up sheet in
your RN.
- clench p. 17
- timid p. 18
Comprehension Questions: Please answer in complete sentences
in your RN.
1. When does this story take place? Use details to support
your answer.
2. Who is Simon?
3. Why did the parents warn their children to “Stay Away
from Simon”?
II Out Early
__ Read this chapter 2 times
__ Set up RN
__ Questions: Write down at least 1 question you had while you
read this chapter.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Strong Verbs! Look for as many strong verbs as you can find.
Remember, a verb is an action word!
__ Comprehension Questions: Please answer in complete
sentences in your RN.
1. How is Lucy & Josiah’s school different from San
Domenico? Look for proof in the book.
III A Short Cut
__ Read this chapter 2 times
__ Set up RN
__ Questions: Write down at least 1 question you had while you
read this chapter.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Comprehension Question:
1. The chapter begins by the author telling us “Lucy tried to
put Josiah in a holiday mood on the way home.” What do you
think is meant by the word, “holiday”, in this sentence?
IV. Lost in the Snow
__ Read this chapter 2 times
__ Set up RN
__ Questions: Write down at least 1 question you had while you
read this chapter.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Comprehension Questions:
1. What was Lucy’s worst fear of what might happen to them?
2. What does Lucy do to soothe Josiah of his fear?
__ Vocabulary Set-up: Look up these new words in the dictionary
(your parents may help you). Refer to your Vocab Set-up sheet in
your RN.
- smock p. 45
- numb p. 46
- coarse p. 50
__ Visualization: A good writer allows us to form a picture (like a
movie) in our mind of what is going on. On the next page, draw a
comic strip of what is taking place in this chapter. Make sure you
capture the drama of what is taking place in sequential order
(first, second, third).
V. By the Stove
__ Read this chapter 2 times
__ Set up RN
__ Questions: Write down at least 1 question you had while you
read this chapter.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Comprehension Question:
__ Strong Verbs! Look for as many strong verbs as you can find.
Remember, a verb is an action word!
VI. Nine, Ten, Big Fat Hen
__ Read this chapter 2 times
__ Set up RN
__ Questions: Write down at least 1 question you had while you
read this chapter.
__ Connections: How did you connect to the text? How did the
connection help you understand the book? Please record in your
RN.
- Text to Text (t-t)
- Text to Self (t-s)
- Text to World (t-w)
__ Story Elements: Write down the 4 story elements in your
RN. Characters (Main, Secondary, Tertiary), Setting, Plot,
Outcome.
__ Critic’s Corner
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this book with 10 being the
best. Record your response in your RN and explain why you rated
it. Remember to use complete sentences 