Surviving the Applewhites
Surviving the Applewhites
Stephanie S. Tolan
A Literature Circle Unit
Dr. W. Trathen
RE 5730
Fall 2003
Prepared by:
Cathy Marlow
Randy Seldomridge
Launch Activity
Teacher comes into the classroom dressed like the character Jake Semple with spiked red hair, several earrings, an eyebrow ring (all fake), a dog collar, and a black t-shirt. After student’s initial reactions, have them write about how a new student dressed like this would fit into our classroom community. Have them share their reactions with the class.
Closure Activity
After completing the story, show students the video, The Sound of Music. Have students compare at least 2 characters from the book with how they are portrayed in the movie.
Students can also visit soundofmusic/index.html to explore more information on the movie, The Sound of Music.
NCDPI Competencies and Goals
Science
Competency Goal 1
The learner will build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.
Reading
Competency Goal 1
The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write.
Competency Goal 2
The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
Competency Goal 3
The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
Competency Goal 4
The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.
Computer/Technology
Competency Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Competency Goal 3
The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 1-32, Chapters 1-4
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
1 MCEOG
1 Point of View
1 Problem/Solution
1 Cause/Effect
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
1 Funny/Amusing
1 Descriptive
1 Figurative Language (Idiom, Metaphor, Personification)
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|probation |3 |1 |
|furor |7 |1 |
|impression |7 |1 |
|interrupted |9 |2 |
|tendency |3 |1 |
Character Sketcher
Your job is to sketch on of the following characters: E.D., Jake
Artful Artist
Draw and share an artistic representation of the material read. Avenues for expression may include: artwork in any medium, music, poetry, collage, music, mobile or anything else which represents an aspect of the material read.
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 33-58, Chapters 5-7
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
1 MCEOG
1 Setting
1 Problem/Solution
1 Cause/Effect
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
2 Funny/Amusing
1 Descriptive
1 Foreshadowing
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|cultivating |35 |1 |
|pungent |35 |2 |
|preposition |38 |1 |
|scythe |41 |7 |
|irrelevant |42 |2 |
Character Sketcher
Your job is to sketch on of the following characters: Lucille, Zedediah, Archie, Cordelia
Connector
Your job is to connect the book to the outside world. Write a paragraph, answering one of these statements:
Explain how this story reminds you of any other book or story you have read or heard.
Does this part of the story remind you of anything that has happened to you, a friend, or a family member? Explain.
(Include who or what your connection is about, where and when it happened, what happened, and how it connects or deals with a part of the story.)
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 59-82, Chapters 8-11
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
1 MCEOG
1 Setting
1 Mood
1 Sequence of Events
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
2 Funny/Amusing
1 Descriptive
1 Informative
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|criticism |60 |7 |
|delinquent |74 |2 |
|privileged |62 |1 |
|ignorance |63 |6 |
|maneuvered |72 |2 |
Character Sketcher
Your job is to sketch on of the following characters: Sybil, Destiny, Randolph, Jeremy Bernstein
Summarizer
Summarize what has happened and the major issues discussed to this point in the book.
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 83-111, Chapters 12-16
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
1 MCEOG
1 Setting
1 Cause/Effect
1 Sequence of Events
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
2 Funny/Amusing
1 Figurative Language (Idiom, Metaphor/Simile, Personification)
1 Informative
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|abstractedly |83 |1 |
|intentional |84 |1 |
|encountered |86 |1 |
|impulse |87 |1 |
|monopolizing |88 |1 |
Artful Artist
Draw and share an artistic representation of the material read. Avenues for expression may include: artwork in any medium, music, poetry, collage, music, mobile or anything else which represents an aspect of the material read.
Internet Investigator
Your job is to use to find out as much information as you can about the following butterflies:
fiery skipper
black swallowtail
great spangled fritillary
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 112-138, Chapters 17-19
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
2 MCEOG
1 Problem/Solution
1 Cause/Effect
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
2 Funny/Amusing
1 Descriptive
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|grueling |112 |3 |
|documentary |113 |6 |
|relinquish |122 |2 |
|interfere |126 |7 |
|metamorphosis |127 |4 |
Internet Investigator
Your job is to use to find the words/lyrics to the song “The Lonely Goatherd” from the musical “The Sound of Music”. If possible, see if your music teacher can play this song for you to listen.
Activity Activator
Involve group members in a game of your choice that represents information learned and ideas experienced from reading the book.
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 139-165, Chapters 20-23
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
2 MCEOG
1 Character Goal
1 Cause/Effect
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
1 Funny/Amusing
1 Informative
1 Descriptive
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|haphazard |141 |2 |
|frenzied |142 |4 |
|infuriated |155 |2 |
|ethnic |163 |3 |
|contaminated |163 |4 |
Character Sketcher
Your job is to sketch one of the following characters: Jeremy Bernstein or Govindaswami
Connector
Your job is to connect the book to the outside world. Write a paragraph, answering one of these statements:
• Explain how this story reminds you of any other book or story you have read or heard.
• Does this part of the story remind you of anything that has happened to you, a friend, or a family member? Explain.
(Include who or what you connection is about, where and when it happened, what happened, and how it connects or deals with a part of the story.)
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 166-192, Chapters 24-27
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
2 MCEOG
1 Mood
1 Cause/Effect
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
1 Funny/Amusing
1 Informative
1 Foreshadowing
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|dwindled |167 |1 |
|skirmish |168 |8 |
|awkward |168 |8 |
|passion |173 |5 |
|catastrophe |175 |1 |
Artful Artist
Draw and share an artistic representation of the material read. Avenues for expression may include: artwork in any medium, music, poetry, collage, music, mobile or anything else which represents an aspect of the material read.
Connector
Your job is to connect the book to the outside world. Write a paragraph, answering one of these statements:
• Explain how this story reminds you of any other book or story you have read or heard.
• Does this part of the story remind you of anything that has happened to you, a friend, or a family member? Explain.
(Include who or what you connection is about, where and when it happened, what happened, and how it connects or deals with a part of the story.)
Surviving the Applewhites
Fifth Grade
Assigned Reading: Pages 193-216, Chapters 28-30
Discussion Director
Your job is to write six questions from the assigned reading. Ask the following:
2 MCEOG
1 Setting
1 Sequence of Events
2 “Thinking” Questions on your own
Passage Picker
Your job is to choose 5 passages from the assigned reading. Four of the passages should be selected from these types of passages:
2 Funny/Amusing
1 Descriptive
1 On your own
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following words:
|Word |Page Number |Paragraph |
|conferred |193 |1 |
|perky |194 |3 |
|exhausting |201 |1 |
|position |205 |5 |
|desperately |205 |5 |
Activity Activator
Design a short skit depicting a major event of the book. This should take no more than five minutes.
Summarizer
Summarize what has happened and the major issues discussed in the book.
Bibliography of Reference Materials
Tolan, Stephanie S., Surviving the Applewhites, Scholastic, Inc.
2002.
dvd, The Sound of Music, Fox Home Entertainment, 2002.
soundofmusic/index.html
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