STONE FOX
Vocabulary Words:
harmonica(7), mare(16), strongbox(17), bushels(21), city slickers(26), lunged(27), gully(27), ricocheting(30), derringer(30), "Where there's a will, there's a way (37), Samoyeds (45), Handkerchief (46), Amateurs (47), Treacherous (57), Slingshot (63), Outskirts (70),
Forged (77)
Day 1:
Goal: Today we will get to know our new book and set up expectation for our Book Study. Skill: Previewing & Vocabulary... Watch this book trailer. Make predictions. Reading: Chapter 1 Vocabulary: Harmonica (7) Journal Response: What do you think is wrong with Grandfather, and why do you think he feels this way? Have you ever gotten really sad about something. Please explain that experience or describe what you would get really sad about. |
Day 2:
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations about the text. Skill: Generalization (Most of the time, Grandpa is ...) Done is small group from chapter 1 Reading: Chapter 2 Vocabulary: Mare (16), Strongbox (17), Bushels (21) Journal Response: How does little Willy plan on saving his grandfather. How does he get searchlight to help? |
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Day 3:
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations about the text.
Skill: Generalizing (using mentor "The Amazing Race" non-fiction text)
Reading: Chapters 3
Vocabulary: city slicker(26), lunged(27), gully (27)
Journal Response: Make a list of all the things Willy does to help his grandfather get ready for winter. You can list your answers here on this padlet. Remember to use complete sentences.
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations about the text.
Skill: Generalizing (using mentor "The Amazing Race" non-fiction text)
Reading: Chapters 3
Vocabulary: city slicker(26), lunged(27), gully (27)
Journal Response: Make a list of all the things Willy does to help his grandfather get ready for winter. You can list your answers here on this padlet. Remember to use complete sentences.
Day 4:
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations about the text.
Skill: Generalizing (using mentor "The Amazing Race" non-fiction text)
Reading: Chapter 4
Vocabulary: Ricocheting (30), Derringer (30)
Assignment: Chapter 1-3 Quiz on Quizziz (Graded)
Journal Response: What kind of precise language did the author use to describe Clifford Snyder. Give at least (3) text examples. What conclusion can you draw about this man?
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations about the text.
Skill: Generalizing (using mentor "The Amazing Race" non-fiction text)
Reading: Chapter 4
Vocabulary: Ricocheting (30), Derringer (30)
Assignment: Chapter 1-3 Quiz on Quizziz (Graded)
Journal Response: What kind of precise language did the author use to describe Clifford Snyder. Give at least (3) text examples. What conclusion can you draw about this man?
Day 5:
Goal: Today we will practice identifying facts and opinions in the text. Skill: Characters, Setting, Plot / Making Predictions -- Facts about Samoyeds Insert Learning Reading: Chapters 5 Vocabulary: "Where there's a will, there's a way" (37), Samoyeds (45) Journal Response: What are all the ways Willy has tried to get money to pay the taxes? What do you think will happen next. Write about your predictions. |
Day 6:
Goal: Today we will be practicing making generalizations Skill: Making Generalizations Reading: Chapters 6 Vocabulary: Handkerchief (46), Amateurs (47) Assignment: Chapter 5 Quiz on Quizziz (Graded) Journal Response: Make note of the precise language the author makes to describe Stone Fox. Give at least (3) text examples. What conclusion can you draw about Stone Fox's character? |
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Day 7:
Goal: Today we will be practicing our vocabulary words by using them in our own sentences.
Skill: Making Generalizations / Inferences (Non-Fiction Text Jr. Iditarod)
Reading: Chapter 7
Vocabulary: Treacherous (57)
Journal Response: Flipgrid YAY Day! Choose 5 vocabulary words from the ones that you have learned. In the flipgrid linked here, introduce those 5 words by telling the audience their definition and using them in a sentence. You can watch my example before you start.
Goal: Today we will be practicing our vocabulary words by using them in our own sentences.
Skill: Making Generalizations / Inferences (Non-Fiction Text Jr. Iditarod)
Reading: Chapter 7
Vocabulary: Treacherous (57)
Journal Response: Flipgrid YAY Day! Choose 5 vocabulary words from the ones that you have learned. In the flipgrid linked here, introduce those 5 words by telling the audience their definition and using them in a sentence. You can watch my example before you start.
Day 8:
Goal: Today we will be practicing making visualizations Skill: Making Generalizations / Inferences Reading: Chapter 8 Vocabulary: Slingshot (63) Journal Response: Either in your journal or on google drawings, create a visualization of the start of the race. Include Willy and Stone Fox. Give each character at least 2 thought bubbles. (Show me when you are done) |
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Day 10:
Goal: Today we will be reviewing all the main elements of the plot in Frindle. Skill: Plot Structure / Plot Map Reading: Chapter 10! Finish the book! Vocabulary: Forged (77) Assignment: Finish Plot Map Assignment: Chapter 8-9 Quiz on Quizziz (Graded) Journal Response: What is the theme of the story? What is the author trying to teach you? |
Extra Reading Resources for When
You are Done: www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sled-dogs-an-alaskan-epic-introduction/3146/ teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/index.htm Building Grit Video |
Final Project
Pick one of the following 3 options for your final project.
Write:
Create an 11th chapter to the book. Tell what happens to Willy and his Grandfather after they get the winning money. |
Create:
Using google drawings, create a timeline of the main events that occurred in this book. You can add pictures and text bubbles to make this more visually appealing. |
Draw:
Create a poster advertisement for the book Stone Fox. Use some of the main events in the story to make the book look fun to read. Use lots of good adjective and catchy phrases to make other students want to read this book. |