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TumbleBookLibrary Lesson PlanLouise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamilloLesson Objective: Students will answer questions to demonstrate comprehension of story. Students will describe main character traits from events in the story. Students understand new vocabulary words that aid students in comprehension of story. Students will understand how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of words. Students will understand that compound words are made up of two smaller words. Common Core Standards Addressed: 3RL.1 – Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. 3RL.3 – Describe characters in a story (e.g. their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.3RL.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.3RL .5 – Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections. 3RL.7 – Explain how specific aspects of text illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g. create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting).Language Standards3L.4 b – Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word.2L.4d – Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words. Before Reading Chapter 1Teacher reviews the following vocabulary words that will be in Chapter 1. Teacher explains by knowing what these words meaning before they read the story they will be better able to understand what is happening in the story. (3.RL.4)Teacher Options/Extensions for vocabularyStudents keep a journal of vocabulary words. Students can write how the word was used in the story by copying the sentence it was used in. Students can draw an illustration that shows the word’s meaning. Teacher keeps words and meanings posted on a chart in classroom.Vocabulary for Chapter 1Long – strong desireAdventure – an exciting or very unusual experienceHorizon – the line that forms the boundary between earth and skyFondly – lovingly, or in a fond mannerMakeshift – a temporary substituteDuring Reading Chapter 1Teacher plays TumbleBookLibrary story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken Chapter 1 for student enjoyment. Then teacher replays the story asking students to look for the vocabulary words in the story. Students can raise their hands when they see the words and teacher can clarify the meaning.When teacher comes to the page where the storm is breaking apart the pirate ship, stop and discuss illustration. For example, “How does the illustration make you feel? How do you think the characters in the story feel? Students may respond with… the dark colors make it feel scary, lonely, or dangerous. (3.RL.7)After Reading Chapter 1Teacher creates a circle map to describe Louise. – Small circle in the middle of chart says Louise, bigger circle around Louise has words in it that describe Louise. Students can write on their own circle map. Possible words: chicken, adventurer, brave, fearless… (3.RL.3)Teacher hands out comprehension questions. Students read all the questions and answer. Teacher may want to play Chapter 1 again and asks students to be as detailed as possible in their answers. (3.RL.1)Before Reading Chapter 2Teacher reviews the following vocabulary words that will be in Chapter 2. Teacher explains by knowing what these words meaning before they read the story they will be better able to understand what is happening in the story. (3.RL.4)Teacher Options/Extensions for vocabularyStudents can add to journal of vocabulary words. Students can write how the word was used in the story by copying the sentence it was used in from the story. Students can draw an illustration that shows the word’s meaning. Teacher can add words and meanings posted on a chart in classroom.Vocabulary for Chapter 2Audition- to try out forRingmaster- person in charge of performance at a circusAerialist- a trapeze artistMundane- ordinary, unimaginativeDuring Reading Chapter 2Teacher plays TumbleBookLibrary story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken Chapter 2 for student enjoyment. Then teacher replays the story asking students to look for the vocabulary words in the story. Students can raise their hands when they see the words and teacher can clarify the meaning.When teacher comes to the page where Louise decides to leave the circus, ask students to look carefully at the illustration. Then ask, “ What was the death-defying act that the ringmaster planned?” Picture shows a chicken shooting from a cannon. Teacher can explain how pictures help add meaning to the story. (3.RL.7)After Reading Chapter 2Teacher can add to the circle map to describe Louise. Students can write on their own circle map. (3.RL.3)Teacher hands out comprehension questions. Students read all the questions and answer. Teacher may want to play Chapter 2 again and asks students to be as detailed as possible. (3.RL.1)Before Reading Chapter 3Teacher reviews the following vocabulary words that will be in Chapter 3. Teacher explains by knowing what these words meaning before they read the story they will be better able to understand what is happening in the story. (3.RL.4)Teacher Options/Extensions for vocabularyStudents can add to journal of vocabulary words. Students can write how the word was used in the story by copying the sentence it was used in. Students can draw an illustration that shows the word’s meaning. Teacher can add words and meanings posted on a chart in classroom.Vocabulary for Chapter 3Bazaar – a marketplace or shopping area, especially one in the Middle EastObvious- easily seenInjustice – unfair, wrongStun – shockTentative – unsure, uncertainDuring Reading Chapter 3Teacher plays TumbleBookLibrary story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken Chapter 3 for student enjoyment. Then teacher replays the story asking students to look for the vocabulary words in the story. Students can raise their hands when they see the words and teacher can clarify the meaning.When teacher comes to the page where Louise decides to go home, ask students to look carefully at the illustration. Then ask, “How did Louise get back to the farm?” Picture shows Louise riding a camel, a boat, and a hot air balloon to get home, although the story never states that. Teacher can explain how pictures help add meaning to the story. (3.RL.7)After Reading Chapter 3Teacher can add to the circle map to describe Louise. Students can write on their own circle map. (3.RL.3)Teacher hands out comprehension questions. Students read all the questions and answer. Teacher may want to play Chapter 2 again and asks students to be as detailed as possible. (3.RL.1)Before Reading Chapter 4Teacher reviews the following vocabulary words that will be in Chapter 4. Teacher explains by knowing what these words meaning before they read the story they will be better able to understand what is happening in the story. (3.RL.4)Teacher Options/Extensions for vocabularyStudents can add to journal of vocabulary words. Students can write how the word was used in the story by copying the sentence it was used in. Students can draw an illustration that shows the word’s meaning. Teacher can add words and meanings posted on a chart in classroom.Vocabulary for Chapter 4Tremble – to shakeMurmur – to speak in low toneDisapproval – to not agree withImprison – as if in a prisonTeacher plays TumbleBookLibrary story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken from start to finish (Chapter 4 is very short) for student enjoyment. Students can raise their hands when they see the words and teacher can clarify the meaning.Teacher leads discussion how Louise’s character changed over the story, going from wanting a lot of adventure to wanting to tell about her adventures. (3.RL.3)Teacher asks students to create 3 to 5 questions about the story. Students can then exchange papers with a friend to be answered. (3.RL.1)Follow Up Activities/AssessmentVocabulary Matching QuizAsk students to pick five vocabulary words to use in a sentences of their own.Language Arts Activities – Compound Words and Prefix/Suffix Depending on students’ knowledge of compound words, prefixes and suffixes, the teacher may have to teach a mini unit on these concepts.Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 1Where does Chapter 1 take place? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What do the pirates take from the ship? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What did the pirates want to do with Louise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How did Louise get away from the pirates? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How long was Louise at sea alone? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 1 (Answer Key)Where does Chapter 1 take place? Chapter 1 takes place at sea on a pirate ship.What do the pirates take from the ship? The pirates took everything that wasn’t nailed down including Louise.What did the pirates want to do with Louise? The pirates wanted to cook (fricassee, stew, or fry) Louise. How did Louise get away from the pirates? Louise got away from the pirates when a big storm came sank the ship.How long was Louise at sea alone? Louise was alone at sea for seven days.Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 2Where does Chapter 2 take place? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What does the aerialist think Louise’s act should be? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What did the lion want to do with Louise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How did Louise get away from the lion? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why did Louise want to go back to the henhouse? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 2 (Answer Key)Where does Chapter 2 take place? Chapter 2 takes place at the circus.What does the aerialist think Louise’s act should be? The aerialist thinks that Louise should walk on the high wire.What did the lion want to do with Louise? The lion wanted to have Louise for a snack.How did Louise get away from the lion? Louise got away from the lion by hiding under the clown’s hat.Why did Louise want to go back to the henhouse? Louise wanted to go back to the henhouse because it was quiet and had no lions. Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 3Where does Chapter 3 take place? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What does the fortune-teller tell Louise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What did the dark stranger do with Louise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How did Louise escape? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How did Louise get back to the henhouse? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name ___________________________Louise, The Adventures of a ChickenChapter 3 (Answer Key)Where does Chapter 3 take place? Chapter 3 takes place in a bazaar.What does the fortune-teller tell Louise? The fortune-teller tells Louise that she sees a lot of adventure. She sees the crossing of the sea, the walking on a high wire, and a dark stranger.What did the dark stranger do with Louise? The dark stranger put Louise in a cage.How did Louise escape? Louis escaped by picking the lock.How did Louise get back to the henhouse? Louise got home by riding a camel, ship and a hot air balloon. Name ______________________________Compound WordsBreak apart the following compound words found in the story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Remember a compound word is made up of two smaller words.Outside ___________ ____________Henhouse___________ ____________Within ___________ ____________Inside___________ ____________Herself___________ ____________Makeshift___________ ____________Understand___________ ____________Ringmaster___________ ____________Everything___________ ____________However___________ ____________Name ______________________________Compound Words (Answer Key)Break apart the following compound words found in the story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Remember a compound word is made up of two smaller words.Outside ___out________ _____side_______Henhouse___hen________ ____house________Within ___with________ _____in_______Inside___in________ _____side_______Herself___her________ _____self_______Makeshift___make________ ____shift________Understand___under________ ____stand________Ringmaster____ring_______ ____master________Everything____every_______ ____thing________However____how_______ ____ever________Name ______________Prefixes and SuffixesIn the story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken, you read several words that had a prefix or a suffix. A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a word and changes the meaning of the word.A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a word to change the word’s meaning or part of speech. Look at the following prefix and suffix meaningsPrefix Suffixdis- = not, opposite of-less = withoutin- im- = in-ly = characteristic ofin- im- = not-ful= full of(The prefix in- and im- can have different meanings)Write the word that belongs with each definition.Imprison, disapproval, disappear, discover, injustice, peaceful, dreamless, politely, carefully, colorful, slowly, fondlyfull of peace ___________________without dreams _________________not approve ____________________in a prison _____________________opposite of cover ________________full of color ____________________in a slow way ____________________opposite of justice ________________in a polite way ___________________ opposite of appear _______________ in a careful way _________________ in a fond way ___________________Name ______________Prefixes and Suffixes (Answer Key)In the story Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken, you read several words that had a prefix or a suffix. A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a word and changes the meaning of the word.A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a word to change the word’s meaning or part of speech. Look at the following prefix and suffix meaningsPrefix Suffixdis- = not, opposite of-less = withoutin- im- = in-ly = characteristic ofin- im- = not-ful= full of(The prefix in- and im- can have different meanings)Write the word that belongs with each definition.Imprison, disapproval, disappear, discover, injustice, peaceful, dreamless, politely, carefully, colorful, slowly, fondlyfull of peace _____peaceful______________without dreams _____dreamless____________not approve _____disapproval_______________in a prison _____imprison________________opposite of cover ____discover____________full of color _____colorful_______________in a slow way ______slowly______________opposite of justice ________injustice____________in a polite way ______politely_____________ opposite of appear ____disappear___________ in a careful way _____carefully____________ in a fond way _______fondly____________Name ________________________Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken Vocabulary QuizWrite the letter of the meaning by the correct word.___ tremblea. to speak in a low tone___ imprisonb. to try out for___ murmurc. to shake___ disapprovald. a trapeze artist___ ringmastere. to not agree with___ auditionf. as if in a prison___ aerialistg. person in charge of performance at ___ mundane a circus___ injusticeh. unfair, wrong___ longi. a temporary substitute___ adventurej. ordinary, unimaginative___ horizonk. lovingly, in a fond manner___ makeshiftl. an exciting or very unusual experience___ bazaarm. strong desire___ stunn. the line that forms the boundary between___ tentative earth and the sky___ obvious___ fondlyo. a marketplace or shopping areap. easily seenq. unsure, uncertainr. shockName ________________________Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken Vocabulary Quiz (Answer Key)Write the letter of the meaning by the correct word.__c_ tremblea. to speak in a low tone__f_ imprisonb. to try out for__a_ murmurc. to shake__e_ disapprovald. a trapeze artist__g_ ringmastere. to not agree with__b_ auditionf. as if in a prison__d_ aerialistg. person in charge of performance at __j_ mundane a circus__h_ injusticeh. unfair, wrong__m_ longi. a temporary substitute__l_ adventurej. ordinary, unimaginative__n_ horizonk. lovingly, in a fond manner__i_ makeshiftl. an exciting or very unusual experience__o_ bazaarm. strong desire__r_ stunn. the line that forms the boundary between__q_ tentative earth and the sky__p_ obvious__k_ fondlyo. a marketplace or shopping areap. easily seenq. unsure, uncertainr. shockName _____________Circle MapLouise ................
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