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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