Walk Two Moons
By: Sharon Creech
Daily Lessons &
Vocabulary
Table of Contents
Daily Activities:
Day One- ch. 1& 2-4
Day Two- ch. 5 & 6-8
Day Three- ch. 9 & 10-11
Day Four- ch.12 &13-15
Day Five- ch. 16-17 & 18-19
Day Six- ch. 20 & 21-22
Day Seven –ch. 23 & 24-25
Day Eight – ch. 26 & 27-28
Day Nine– ch. 29 & 30-32
Day Ten –ch. 33 & 34-36
Day Eleven- ch. 37 & 38-40
Day Twelve- ch. 41 & 42-44
Day Thirteen- Discussion
Resources:
About the Author- Sharon Creech
Important Quotes
Who Wants to be a MillionaireReview Game
Novel Activities• Character Maps
• Story Within a Story
• Prediction Chart
• Drawing Conclusions- Message
in a Bottle
About the Author
• Won the Newberry Medal in 1995 for Walk Two
Moons
• Sharon spends 9 months of the year in England
teaching American and British Literature.
• The other 3 months she spend in upstate New York
on Lake Chautauqua
• She has two adult children, Rob and Karin
• Sharon uses her own life experiences to inspire her
writing.
• Other books by Sharon Creech: The Recital, Absolutely Normal
Chaos, Nickel Malley, The Centre of the Universe
Important Quotes:
• “Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two
moons in his moccasins.” – ch. 9 pg. 51
• “Everyone has his own agenda.” – ch.11
pg. 60
• “In the course of a lifetime, what does it
matter?” ch.17 pg.105
A Story Within a Story
Sal &
Phoebe’s
Story
Sal and her Grandparents’ Story
Day One
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Daily Agenda:
Introduce Novel
About the Author
Create Vocabulary
Webs on index cards
Read Chapter 1
Prediction Charts
Vocabulary Words:
1. Peculiar
2. Defiance
3. Divulge
4. Ambush
5. Elaborate
Homework: Read ch. 2-4; Vocabulary Webs
Prediction Chart
What characters
have we met so
far?
What is the
conflict in the
story?
What are your
predictions?
What is your
evidence?
Were you
correct?
Day Two
Daily Agenda:
• Vocabulary Log on index
cards
• Discuss ch. 2-4 (see
questions)
• Read Ch. 5 as a class
• Read Chapter 6-8
Vocabulary Words:
1. Peculiar
2. Defiance
3. Divulge
4. Ambush
5. Elaborate
Homework: Read ch. 6-8; Vocabulary Logs;
Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 2-4
1.
How does Sal feel about the move from Kentucky to
Ohio? How could you tell?
2. How did Sal get her real name?
3. Why does Sal tell her Grandparents the story of
Phoebe Winterbottom?
Journal Questions: Pick One
1. How would you feel if you were in Sal’s place? Would
you want to go with your Grandparents? How would
you pass the time?
2. Why do you think Sal prays to trees instead of God?
Does she make a good point about her religion?
3. We hear Sal’s mother was “not returning.” What do
you think happened to her? Make a prediction.
Day Three
Daily Agenda:
• Vocabulary ReviewComplete the Example
• Discuss ch. 6-8 (see
questions)
• Read Ch. 9 as a class
• Read Chapter 10-11
• Illuminary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Peculiar
2. Defiance
3. Divulge
4. Ambush
5. Elaborate
Homework: Read ch. 10-11; Illuminary;
Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 6-8
After dinner at Phoebe’s house, Sal is reminded of another family.
Who?
2.
What did the blackberries remind Sal of?
3.
What is Sal doing that distracts everyone to the point they drove
through the whole state of Indiana without noticing?
4.
Describe what the young man at the door looks and acts like.
Journal Questions: Pick One
1.
What does Phoebe believe that Mrs. Cadaver has done with her
husband? Why does she think this?
2.
Memories of her mom make Sal both happy and sad. Can you
make a prediction about what their reunion will be like?
3.
In what ways is Sal conflicted or torn about her mother’s leaving?
1.
Day Four
Daily Agenda:
• Vocabulary ReviewSpeed Round
• Discuss ch. 10-11 (see
questions)
• Read Ch. 12 as a class
• Read Chapter 13-15
• Response Journals
• Summary
Vocabulary Words:
1. Peculiar
2. Defiance
3. Divulge
4. Ambush
5. Elaborate
Homework: Read ch. 13-15; Response Journal;
study vocabulary; summary using vocabulary
words—must be underlined
Speed Round- Week One
You have 90 seconds to read the following. Decide
whether the vocabulary word is used in the correct
context. Write true or false.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Christy decided to divulge into the book, by reading and
responding through different projects.
We thought the gentleman was peculiar because he looked like a
normal man.
The students elaborated by adding a lot of detail to their story.
The teenagers were rewarded a medal for their defiant behavior.
The friends decided to ambush each other because they loved
each other so much.
Discussion Questions
Chapters 11-12
1.
Why was Sal so scared when she got back to the car from the rest
stop?
2. Phoebe received a second message: “Everyone has his own
agenda.” What does this mean to you?
3. Who do Phoebe and Sal see at the drugstore?
4. What is the most precious object at Gram and Gramps house?
What does this suggest about their relationship?
Response Journal: Pick One
1. Why do you think Ben draws pictures and cartoons instead of
talking to the girls?
2. What’s the “creature tickling [her] spine” feeling? Have you ever
experienced anything like that?
3. What is your most prized possession? What does that say about
you?
Day Five
Daily Agenda:
• Vocabulary Assessment
• Discuss ch. 13-15 (see
questions)
• Read Ch. 16-17 as a
class
• Read Chapter 18-19
• Response Journals
Vocabulary Words:
1. Peculiar
2. Defiance
3. Divulge
4. Ambush
5. Elaborate
Homework: Read ch. 18-19; Response Journal
Vocabulary Assessment- Week One
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.
1.
Suzie elaborately explained the crime scene to the police.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
George decided to develop a plan to ambush the pesky insects.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3.
Resist
Support
Decline
Reveal
The dog was acting very peculiar after he played outside.
a)
b)
c)
d)
5.
Fight
Fix
Assist
Control
The lawyers decided to divulge the investigation to the courtroom.
a)
b)
c)
d)
4.
Quick
Easy
Detail
Scared
Strange
Normal
Lazy
Hyper
The citizens fought against the government in defiance.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Rebellion
Orderly
Compliance
meekness
Discussion Questions
Chapters 13-15
1. What assignment does Sal’s English teacher give over the summer?
2. Who shows up at Mrs. Cadaver’s house to help with the garden?
3. What does Sal understand about Mrs. Winterbottom that Phoebe
does not? Why do you think that Sal is aware of something that
Mrs. Winterbottom’s daughters are unaware of?
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Do you think Mr. Birkway would be an interesting teacher to have? Why or
why not?
What does Phoebe’s mom mean when she says she is living “a tiny life”?
Make a prediction: What do you think Sal’s dad wants to tell her about
Mrs. Cadaver?
Day Six
Daily Agenda:
• Create Vocabulary
Webs on index cards
• Discussion Questions
• Read Chapter 20
• Response Journal
Vocabulary Words:
1. Coaxed
2. Urgent
3. Impulse
4. Eerie
5. Symbolize
Homework: Read ch. 21-22; Vocabulary Webs;
Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 16-19
1. Who is the boy at the hospital?
2. What is Sal reminded of at the Winterbottom’s house?
3. Do you think Prudence and Phoebe treat their mom
well? Give examples.
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
The trees and wind have changed from saying “rush, rush”
to “slow down, slow down.” Why do you think these have
changes?
On the way home, Sal thinks about the things that will really
matter in 5-10 years. Think about something that you are
upset about now. Will it matter in 5 years? 10 years?
Why does Sal’s father being good, make Sal’s mother
unhappy?
Day Seven
Daily Agenda:
• Create Vocabulary
logs on index cards
• Discussion Questions
• Read Chapter 23
• Response Journal
Vocabulary Words:
1. Coaxed
2. Urgent
3. Impulse
4. Eerie
5. Symbolize
Homework: Read ch. 24-25; Vocabulary Logs;
Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 20-22
1.
2.
3.
4.
What is Sal’s assignment from Mr. Birkway?
While walking home from school, Sal says she was, “completely
unprepared for what happened on the way home, and for what
would happen later.” What is Sal referring to?
What did the new notes say? Do they mean anything? Could they
all be related?
What did they find in the freezer? What does this indicate?
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Why does Sal think the drawing of the tear is Phoebe’s?
Phoebe seems surprised at herself for lying, but Sal knows
that it’s just easier that way. Have you ever lied because it’s
just easier?
Why does Phoebe feel sick? What are your evidences?
Day Eight
Daily Agenda:
• Vocab- Complete the
Example
• Discussion Questions
• Read Chapter 26
• Response Journal
Vocabulary Words:
1. Coaxed
2. Urgent
3. Impulse
4. Eerie
5. Symbolize
Homework: Read ch. 27-28; Complete the
example; Response Journal
Complete the Example
1. The mother coaxed her son by ________.
2. The doctors knew the patient was urgent
because ___________.
3. The batters first impulse was to _______.
4. The friends thought the old house was
eerie because _____________.
5. The used the dark colors to symbolize
___________.
Discussion Questions
Chapters 23-25
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Why did Sal’s mother choose Lewiston, Idaho to run away?
What happened to Sal’s baby sister?
What was special about the bed in the hotel?
Who gave a report in front of the class? What was it about?
Describe the Finney household.
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Gram tells Sal, “Sometimes you know in your heart you love
someone, but you have to go away before your head can
figure it out.” What do you think this means? Do you agree
with Gram?
What do you think the fourth message means? Do you ever
feel like you have birds of sadness nesting in your heart?
Which family are the Finneys more like– Hiddles? Pickfords?
Winterbottems?
Day Nine
Daily Agenda:
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Vocab- Speed Round
Discussion Questions
Read Chapter 29
Summary using
vocabulary words.
Vocabulary Words:
1. Coaxed
2. Urgent
3. Impulse
4. Eerie
5. Symbolize
Homework: Read ch. 30-32; Summary using
vocabulary words; Speed Round
Speed Round- Week Two
You have 90 seconds to read the following. Decide
whether the vocabulary word is used in the correct
context. Write true or false.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sally coaxed the stray dog towards her using a large dog bone.
The doctors and nurses took their time getting into surgery
because they knew the patient needed urgent attention.
You could tell the friends acted on impulse because they planned
their trip very carefully and discussed all the details before leaving.
The old barn seemed eerie because it was dark, old, and had
many strange noises.
The American Flag symbolizes our country and our freedom.
Discussion Questions
Chapter 26-28
1. When Phoebe spends the night at Sal’s
what happens that makes Sal’s dad come
in?
2. What is Phoebe convinced that Mrs.
Cadaver did with her mother, Mrs.
Winterbottom?
3. What national treasure are Sal and her
grandparents driving to?
4. What color were the black hills?
Day Ten
Daily Agenda:
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•
•
•
•
Vocab- Assessment
Discussion Questions
Comprehension Quiz
Read Chapter 33
Response Journal
Vocabulary Words:
1. Coaxed
2. Urgent
3. Impulse
4. Eerie
5. Symbolize
Homework: Read ch. 34-36; Response Journal
Vocabulary Assessment- Week Two
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.
1.
Cynthia did not think about the situation and responded on an impulse.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
The students decided to use a rose to symbolize the love the characters shared.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3.
Resist
Convinced
Decline
Reveal
The sounds of the dark woods gave me an eerie feeling.
a)
b)
c)
d)
5.
Show
Fix
Represent
Control
The investigator coaxed the suspect to talk by offering her a bargain.
a)
b)
c)
d)
4.
Quick
Easy
Slowly
Scared
Strange
Normal
Scary
Hyper
The situation was urgent.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Rebellion
Critical
Trivial
Slow
Discussion Questions
Chapter 29-32
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Where do Sal and Phoebe go right after school?
Do the police take Phoebe’s claim seriously?
What big decision do the girls make?
Who or what does Sal kiss at the beginning of the chapter?
After Sal saw the picture on the desk, what did she do?
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Why does Sal find the poem “The Tides Rises, the Tide
Falls” by Longfellow so upsetting? How does Ben feel?
Phoebe?
Why do you think Sal decided to help Phoebe find Mrs.
Winterbottom? What would you do in their situation?
Why does Gram tell Gramps about the egg man’s letter?
Day Eleven
Daily Agenda:
• Create Vocabulary
Web & Logs on index
cards
• Read Chapter 37
• Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Words:
1. Prejudgment
2. Bountiful
3. Noble
4. Mournfully
5. Maneuver
Homework: Read ch. 38-40; Vocabulary Webs &
Vocabulary Logs; Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 33-36
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
What really happened to Mr. Cadaver?
Where are Sal, Gram, and Gramps?
Why is tomorrow special to Sal?
What did Phoebe think she could find if she found the lunatic?
Who did the girls run into at the bus stop?
Describe what the girls see at the University.
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Why did Mr. Birkway apologize to Phoebe, Sal, and the
class?
How did Sal feel when she walks in Mrs. Cadaver’s
moccasins? Would you feel differently about someone if
you looked at the world through their eyes?
Why do you think Ben didn’t tell Phoebe or Sal about his
mother?
Day Twelve
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•
Daily Agenda:
Vocabulary: Complete
the example
Summary using
Vocab Words
Read Chapter 41
Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Words:
1. Prejudgment
2. Bountiful
3. Noble
4. Mournfully
5. Maneuver
Homework: Read ch. 42-44; Summary;
Response Journal
Discussion Questions
Chapters 37-40
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Who is Ben visiting in the hospital?
What does Mrs. Winterbottom do that disgusts Phoebe?
How does Mrs. Winterbottom change?
Who was placing the white envelopes (messages) on the
Winterbottom’s porch?
What gift does Ben bring for Sal?
Response Journal: Pick One
1.
2.
3.
Why didn’t Mrs. Winterbottom tell her husband about her
son?
Why do you believe Sal finally went to talk with Mrs.
Cadaver?
What is the significance of the chicken’s name?
Day Thirteen
Daily Agenda:
• Vocabulary: Speed
Round
• Response Journal
• Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Words:
1. Prejudgment
2. Bountiful
3. Noble
4. Mournfully
5. Maneuver
Homework: Response Journal
Speed Round- Week Three
You have 90 seconds to read the following. Decide
whether the vocabulary word is used in the correct
context. Write true or false.
1. Most often people cast a prejudgment of someone before they truly
know them.
2. The family was starving and suffering from a bountiful meal.
3. The United States’ President’s family acts as a noble family.
4. The kids walked around mournfully because they all passed the
EOG’s.
5. They tried to carefully maneuver the statue to a new location.
Discussion Questions
Chapters 40-44
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What happened to Gram?
Where does Sal go while Gram is still in the hospital?
What was special about Mrs. Cadaver?
Where are Sal and her father living?
Why didn’t Sal’s father take her with him to her mother’s
grave?
Response Journal: Pick One
1. After the stranger explains the bus accident, Sal says, “I
knew.” What does Sal know?
2. Why do the police take Sal to her mother’s grave instead of
jail?
3. What did the trip to Lewiston give Sal a chance to do?
4. At the end of the story Sal had changed a lot. She grew wiser
from the events she experienced. From this she created an
outlook on life. What is your outlook on life?