The BFG: The Witching Hour, Who



The BFG: The Witching Hour, Who?, The Snatch, The Cave, & The BFG & The Giants, The Marvelous Ears, Snozzcumbers, (Text pgs 8-54 )

Here are this weeks Vocabulary/ Spelling Words

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|CROUCHED | |

|IMPRISONED | |

|CURIOUS | |

|DELICATE | |

|DEFINITELY | |

|ENORMOUS | |

|BRILLIANT | |

|GLISTENING | |

|ELASTIC | |

Other words:

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|Monday | |Tuesday |

| |Meet With Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/8 |Complete vocabulary (pg. 2) | |/ |SW: Comp. Questions 3-4 |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session 1 | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session2 |

|Wednesday | |Thursday |

| |Meet with Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/8 |SW: inferences (p. 5-6 ) | |/9 |SW: using context (p. 7-8) |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session 3 | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session 4 |

| |Independent reading | | |Independent reading |

|Friday |

|Finish Agenda, Weekly quizzes | |

|Please Note: Early finishers: Once you have completed you may begin Independent Reading. |

The BFG: Here are this weeks spelling and Vocabulary words

BRILLIANT CRAGGY CROUCHED CURIOUS

DEFINITELY DELICATE DORMITORY ELASTIC

ENORMOUS GLISTENING HESITATED IMPRISONED

LAVATORY OBVIOUSLY SMOTHERED SQUIRMING

TINGLY WHISK

Word Scramble

Word Scramble-- scramble your spelling words.  Be sure to include a key at the bottom of the page. Then we will switch papers and unscramble the spelling words.

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The BFG: Comp. Questions

Read Chapter 1 and answer the questions in complete sentences.

Chapter 1 - The Witching Hour.

Where does the story take place?

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What descriptive words are used to describe the Setting?

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How did Chapter 1 make you feel? Explain Why?

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What words did Roald Dahl use to make you feel like that?

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The BFG: Comp. Questions

Predict what may happen in the book.

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____/4 Understands & Applies Vocabulary

____/8 Literal - Reads with Understanding

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The BFG: Making Inferences Worksheet

Answer the questions listed below. Most questions can be solved by using outside knowledge and clues from the text to make an inference.

James licked the final square, posted it at the top corner of the envelope and dropped it in the large blue box. He hoped it would get there in time. Nobody likes a late birthday message.

What is James doing?

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I just can’t figure them out. Sometimes I get so frustrated. Like when I ask the file to save, and I come back and hour later and it has erased my paper. Those are the things that just irritate me. I also can’t stand all these goofy names, ‘mouse’, ‘web surfing’, who ever made up such nonsense.

What is frustrating this man?

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Maurice loved the feeling of being launched at such fast speeds. He looked forward to the twists and turns, and the upside down loops. The park had gotten so expensive that his family could only afford to go once a year, so Maurice would count down the days until he could feel his hair blowing in the wind as he raced around the track.

Where does Maurice’s family go once a year?

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Of all the chores Jake had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine, doing the dishes, that was alright. But he couldn’t stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting.

What chore does Jake hate?

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The BFG: Making Inferences Worksheet

The campers sat at the campfire, laughing and having a good time when a strange noise came from the woods. The campers suddenly became silent and sat very still as they could hear a rustling in the bushes. They had heard that bears were known to have lived around this area and therefore began to panic. Suddenly, the creature appeared from the bushes. It was hardly a bear. In fact the large whiskers, twitching nose, and floppy ears couldn’t have scared anyone.

What is the animal that visits the camp?

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He gave a speech in front of a boisterous crowd. Flags were perched all along the pulpit and he talked about what could be done to improve the lives of everyday Americans. Only a few months later he would be sworn into office, promising to work hard to lead America.

Who is this person giving the speech?

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He loved all watching all of the movies as he loved the characters. He couldn’t wait to see them, to see the castle; the ride the monorail and visit all of the parks.

What is this person excited to do?

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“I do like like them Sam I am,” he would recite those famous words from his favorite story. He loved One Fish, Two Fish, and All of the Places you Will Go, but his favorite, well his favorite had to this story.

Who is this person’s favorite author?

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The BFG: Word Meanings From Context

Use the context to help you determine the meaning of each highlighted word. 

1.Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

a. it sounds like a train

b. it is quite harmful

c. it helps you win

d. it doesn't last long

2. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

a. musical instrument

b. choice of music

c. discovery

d. disagreement

3. When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.

Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?

a. come together

b. smile

c. fly like a bird

d. sing

4. It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

a. needing a bath c. clearly different

b. dishonest d. about the same age.

The BFG: Word Meanings From Context

5. Poor Farmer Chevez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation.

A. plays

B. eats

C. works

D. unions

Note: The word “labor” is spelled “labour” in some parts of the world such as the United Kingdom.

7.. It's not that I'm unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society behind and be alone for awhile.

A. people living as members of a group

B. homes with messy floors

C. the fastest runners

D. people who are afraid of Girl Scouts

8.. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.

An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.

A. paint or repair old buildings

B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet

C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong

D. be very noisy

9.. Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field.

A. The first or main one B. craziest C. least informed D. loudest

The BFG: Chapters 5 and 6 of the BFG

See how well you read the Chapters. Answers the questions below.

____/4 literal (questions 1-4)

____/4 inferential (questions 5-9) ____/4 critical thinking (question 10)

Remember to answer in complete sentences.

1. What did Sophie think the BFG.s ears were as big as?

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2. What was the BFG.s favorite human bean? (human being) Why?

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3. What do the letters BFG mean?

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4. How did Sophie feel when the BFG told her the good news that he

Didn’t eat human beings?

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The BFG: Chapters 5 and 6 of the BFG

The Giant uses funny words when he talks. What do you think these

words mean?

5. I is a man-gobbling cannybull.

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6. The Turks are more scrumdiddlyumptious!.

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7. Some are uckyslush.

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8. Your head is emptier than a bundongle.

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9. They would put me in the zoo with all those squiggling

hippodumplings and crocadowndillies.

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10. Write a description of the Giants, Sophie saw.

Use at least 6 Adjectives to describe them.

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The BFG: Here are this weeks spelling and Vocabulary words

BRILLIANT CRAGGY CROUCHED CURIOUS

DEFINITELY DELICATE DORMITORY ELASTIC

ENORMOUS GLISTENING HESITATED IMPRISONED

LAVATORY OBVIOUSLY SMOTHERED SQUIRMING

TINGLY WHISK

Word Search

Make your on word search--using the spelling words. Please use the grid sheet enclosed. The next day we will switch the word searches.

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|Patiently | |

|Suspiciously | |

|Disappearing | |

|Sensation | |

|Conducting | |

|Stammered | |

|Sprouting | |

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Other words:

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|Monday | |Tuesday |

| |Meet With Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/8 |Complete vocabulary (pg. 14-15) | |/16 |SW: Reading closer 16-18 |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

|Wednesday | |Thursday |

| |Meet with Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/8 |SW: Comprehension (pg. 19-20) | | / |SW: comprehension (p. 21-22) |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

| |Independent reading | | |Independent reading |

|Friday |

|Finish Agenda, Weekly quizzes | |

|Please Note: Early finishers: Once you have completed you may begin Independent Reading. |

The BFG:

R N O I T A S N E S L A O X T

O T Z E N O R M O U S W W P R

T R E V E R B E R A T E D A A

A E K S C M S I H X V S C T N

L M Y M U U Q T J D N O F I S

U E C K O S O F A M J M I E F

B N N Z Y R P I Y M Y E F N I

M D A S T O N I S H M E N T G

A O I O Q T G M C V I E G L U

R U M F M D B W O I D U R Y R

E S G N I T C U D N O C Z E E

P V I G O R O U S L Y U N O D

G N I R A E P P A S I D S N W

G N I T U O R P S X H W J L Y

A N N O U N C E D W G D C H Y

ANNOUNCED TREMENDOUS

ASTONISHMENT VIGOROUSLY

AWESOME TRANSFIGURED

CONDUCTING SUSPICIOUSLY

DISAPPEARING

ENORMOUS

FOND

PATIENTLY

PERAMBULATOR

REVERBERATED

SENSATION

SPROUTING

STAMMERED

Number: __________

The BFG: Chapters 12-13 Dictionary Skills Read . Journey to Dream Country

Find the Dictionary meaning for:

____/10 vocabulary

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The BFG: Understanding the text deeply: Sometimes you are asked to read a passage and give a detailed and well supported answer. A good practice is to read the question first so that you will know what purpose you will need to read. (Go and read the question now!) Reread the following passage and answer the question that follows. While reading; stop and highlight or note any details that find along the way. These highlights will quickly help you see where you found the information when the time comes to answer the question.

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The BFG: Understanding the text deeply: /16

The BFG discusses his marvelous ears. Recall at least three examples of how the BFG believes his ears are so marvelous. Write your answer in paragraph form.

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CC.1.3.4.B Cite relevant details from text to support what the text says explicitly and make inferences.

The BFG: Chapters 9-11 Comprehension

Read Bloodbottler.

1. Describe the Bloodbottler.

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2. How was the Bloodbottler different to the BFG?

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3. Where did Sophie hide? What happened to her?

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The BFG: Read . Frobscottle and Whizzpoppers

4. What did you like best about this Chapter?

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5. What did you learn about the BFG?

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6. How did the relationship between Sophie and the BFG change in this

Chapter?

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____/12 Inferential (question 4-6)

On the next page draw a bottle of Frobscottle.

What will you write on the label?

What are the ingredients?

What color will it be?

The BFG: Number: __________

____/12 inference skills

The Author - Roald Dahl uses some very strange words in his book. Here are a few:

Butteryflies scrumdiddlyumptious frobscottle scrumplet

1. Why do you think Roald Dahl used these words. Give 3 reasons. (Use complete sentences)

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2. Do you think the use of these words makes the book more interesting? Why? or why not?

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3. Use three of the four words in a creative sentence.

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The BFG:

____/12 Critical Thinking Skills

Many stories involve a problem for the characters to solve. Some characters have good solutions, while others come up with solutions that don't work. Read through Dream Catching and a Trogglehumper for the Fleshlumpeater to discover the solutions for the problems the characters face.

Problem: The BFG discovers he has caught a trogglehumpher in his net. He does not want it to escape.

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Problem: Sophie and the BFG are arguing over how old she is. The BFG must convince her she is not as old as she thinks.

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Problem: Sophie is very angry that the Giants are eating people. She wants to punish the Giants.

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The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary

Take each spelling Word and make as many new words as you can17 of 17 words were placed into the puzzle.

Astonishment _______________________________________

Suspiciously _______________________________________

Transfigured _______________________________________

Tremendous _______________________________________

Awesome _______________________________________

Disappearing _______________________________________

Enormous _______________________________________

Stammered _______________________________________

Sprouting _______________________________________

Perambulator _______________________________________

Fond _______________________________________

Conducting _______________________________________

Announced _______________________________________

Patiently _______________________________________

Vigorously _______________________________________

Reverberated _______________________________________

Sensation _______________________________________

The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary

Unscramble each of your spelling words.

Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.

[pic] The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary

The BFG describes Snozzcumbers as the only food he eats. Invent another food he might be able to eat. Use at least five of your spelling words in your paragraph. Please be neat and underline your words.

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The BFG: The Great Plan, Mixing the Dream, & Journey to London, The Palace, The Queen, & The Royal Breakfast (Text pgs 115-175 )

Here are this weeks Vocabulary/ Spelling Words

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|comfortable | |

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|individual | |

|determined | |

|unbelievable | |

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Other words:

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|Monday | |Tuesday |

| |Meet With Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/20 |Complete vocabulary (pg. 27) | |/16 |SW: Comprehension (pg. 28) |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

|Wednesday | |Thursday |

| |Meet with Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/16 |SW: Comprehension (pg. 29) | |/9 |SW: Compare & Contrast (p. 30-31) |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

| |Independent reading | | |Independent reading |

|Friday |

|Finish Agenda, Weekly quizzes | |

|Please Note: Early finishers: Once you have completed you may begin Independent Reading. |

The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary A Trogglehumper for the Fleshlumpeater, Dreams, The Great Plan, & A Mixing The Dream, Journey to London, & The Palace

|occurring |sprawled |grotesque |terrible |dangerous |

|infinite |writhing |absolutely |laborious |breathing |

|hesitated |lonesome |confidently |glimpse |individual |

|comfortable |protection |monstrous |unbelievable |determined |

Dictionary Skills

List each word in alphabetical order. Then list what part of speech each word is. (You may need to use a dictionary)

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The BFG:

____/16 Literal Comprehension

The Great Plan

____/4 Why did Sophie feel helpless when the Giants run off to countries?

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____/4 In the Chapter The Great Plan, The BFG talks about Grown Up Human beans. What did the BFG say to make Sophie angry?

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____/4 What was Sophie’s plan to defeat the Giants once and for all?

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____/4 List at least three main parts that Sophie felt should be included in the dream to the Queen?

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The BFG:

____/ 16 Literal Comprehension

____/4 This question has two parts! The BFG decides to carry Sophie to London in his ear. Most people would not like this. Sophie doesn’t think this way. How does she describe the BFG’s ear and what happened to her while in the ear?

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____/4 What did the BFG have to do before they finally made it to the Queen’s backyard at the end of the chapter?

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____/4 What was the “curious orange-colored glow” that appeared as the BFG travelled with Sophie?

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____/4 “By Gumdrops” cried the BFG when he saw the palace. Describe the Palace

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The BFG: Compare and Contrast ___/9

The Seven Giants - Read the following story and then compare and contrast the story to the BFG.

Thump, thump, thump! The ground shook amazingly hard as seven Giants… Smiley, Frowny, Cranky, Dozey, Dreamy, Hoppy and the youngest Silly were playing tiggy outside a Barbers shop. This shop was owned by their mother and this Giant family lived at the top of the beanstalk.

Their mother had to go out that evening. After she had gone, Smiley the eldest son thought it would be fun to explore what was down the beanstalk. They went to the very tip of the beanstalk. They started climbing down. Silly, the youngest, thought it was a long, long way down but with encouraging words from his brothers he eventually regained confidence.

When they finally reached the bottom of the beanstalk their eyes widened. This magical place was filled with extraordinary colours; it wasn’t just white like where they came from. They started exploring. Just then they heard something twitching in the bushes. Suddenly seven huge nets flew at the seven Giants and covered their great bodies. Before the Giants knew it, they found themselves on a gigantic piece of wood with wheels underneath it. They were wheeled into a cell as big as the castle its self and they spent the night there.

The other six Giants were furious at Smiley for getting them into this mess. The Giants didn’t know what to do; they were tired and extremely hungry. The next morning the Giants could hear a bell ringing. After the bell had stopped about sixty men came into the cell and collected the Giants. The men took the Giants into the swamp. In the swamp there were many women, men and children clapping and laughing at the jester who was on the stage.

When the jester finished his performance, a man wearing a sparkling crown walked onto the stage. All went quiet. All Smiley could comprehend was “Magic Competition.”

Men came and put the Giants on a separate stand each. Seven men walked up to a long, bright red line, they spoke words of magic. All of a sudden, Smiley turned into a purple donkey. All seven of the giants were turned into weird and wonderful things. Everyone laughed at them.

The Giants whispered a plan to each other. The next man turned Smiley into a live, talking dwarf! They all touched each other and suddenly, they all turned into dwarfs! The seven now dwarfs jumped up and ran as quickly as their little legs could go.

After running for hours through the swamp, they spotted a little cottage. They walked in and saw a beautifully furnished kitchen and a dazzling lounge room! They walked into the bedroom and…..there were seven beds all beautifully made. They all agreed that they liked it here and wanted to stay.

So now the seven dwarfs live in a cottage in the swamp and were never to be seen again until a girl came knocking at their door one day. She had pitch black hair, pale skin and lips as red as roses...

Use the table below to compare and contrast this story to the BFG. Find at least three items to fill out each section.

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CC.1.3.5.H Compare and contrast texts in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics as well as additional literary elements. E05.A‐C.3.1.1

The BFG: Quiz

____/16 Literal Comprehension

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

____/4 The BFG decides to carry Sophie to London in his ear. What problem does this cause for the BFG?

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The BFG has travelled to London many times. What caused the BFG to become lost or confused when he travels with Sophie to the Palace?

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____/4 Why was the BFG frightened of going to London?

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____/4 How did Sophie feel as the BFG left her behind on the window sill?

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The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary The Great Plan, & A Mixing The Dream, Journey to London, & The Palace

The BFG describes several dreams he has in his jars. Create a new dream that might exist on his shelf. Use at least five of your spelling words in your paragraph. Please be neat and underline your words.

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The BFG :Spelling & Vocabulary The Great Plan, & A Mixing The Dream, Journey to London, & The Palace

|occurring |sprawled |grotesque |terrible |dangerous |

|infinite |writhing |absolutely |laborious |breathing |

|hesitated |lonesome |confidently |glimpse |individual |

|comfortable |protection |monstrous |unbelievable |determined |

The BFG- What does the BFG say about Aliens?

The BFG: The Plan, Capture!, & Feeding Time, The Author

(Text pgs 176 -204 )

Here are this weeks Vocabulary/ Spelling Words

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|ingenuity | |

|composure | |

|swivel | |

|decisive | |

|dexterity | |

|appalled | |

|absurdity | |

|contraption | |

|discretion | |

Other words:

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|Monday | |Tuesday |

| |Meet With Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/15 |Complete vocabulary (pg. 36) | |/16 |SW: Sequence (pg. 37-38) |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

|Wednesday | |Thursday |

| |Meet with Mr. O | | |Meet with Mr. O |

| |Cont. BFG | | |Cont. BFG |

|/16 |SW: Comprehension (pg. 39) | |/9 |SW: QUIZ |

|/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session | |/ |HW: Lit Circle: Session |

| |Independent reading | | |Independent reading |

|Friday |

|Finish Agenda, Weekly quizzes | |

|Please Note: Early finishers: Once you have completed you may begin Independent Reading. |

The Plan, Capture!, Feeding Time, & The Author.

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Use a dictionary to find the syllable divisions for each word.

Syllable divisions

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The BFG: Sequence of Events: Seatwork

____/12 Critical Thinking Skills ( 2pts. Each)

Directions: Read the story below. Then place the number (starting with 1) on the lines below to correctly order the events as they happened in the story.

 "Wow look at that one," I said as me and my best friend Sarah jumped on the trampoline one hot summer night. It was after dark and we were looking at the stars.

I thought I was living a normal life, and I was until... a couple nights later we were on the trampoline again and we saw a strange purplish light right above us. "Are there any satellites that color?," I asked as I started to get off the side of the trampoline. Sarah shook her head slowly. I stared straight at the light. Then it got bigger. It seemed to come closer.

Sarah and I leaped off the trampoline and sprinted towards the house. We stopped when we were half way there because it got bigger and bigger and slowly it turned into a faint aircraft figure. It came closer and closer and slowly but surely landed in our yard. Sarah being the brave one walked up to it. I stayed behind because I was scared. It looked like an alien space craft but those aren't real.

As Sarah walked up to it, a door at the base opened. Then, faint pink glowing figures appeared in the door way. They looked some what like the aliens on Men-in-Black. They practically glowed in the dark!! My heart seemed to skip a beat when one of the creatures raised its finger and pointed at me. Then it moved its finger towards the craft. I wasn't sure but I got the impression that they wanted me to go with them. I took a step forward. I felt their icy cold hands grip my shoulder and shove me in!!!Then I felt the ship shake and vibrate and I got butterflies in my stomach as we lifted off! Up we went. I looked out the window and tried to get out, but it was no use. I peered out the window again and saw a planet. I figured it was Mars. Then I felt the ship's familiar shake again. It slowed down and stopped. The door slowly opened again. The aliens pushed me out. I stepped out onto the mushy ground. Then I realized something was wrong! Humans can't breathe the air in space! I dreaded my next breath, but I had to take it. I breathed in and felt my body grow weak. Then... I woke up!!!!

PLACE THE EVENTS IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE USING THE NUMBERS 1-6:

________ They notice a strange color in the sky.

________ The aircraft landed in their yard.

_________ The author jumps on the trampoline for the first time.

_________ The author awoke from their dream.

_________ One of the creatures points at the author.

_________ The characters jump off of the trampoline & run to get away from the strange light.

The BFG: Sequence of Events: Seatwork

____/10 ( 2pts. Each) Critical Thinking: Sequence

Directions: Read the story below. Then place the number (starting with 1) on the lines below to correctly order the events as they happened in the story.

Mr. Tibbs skimmed into the ballroom ( butlers don’t walk, they skim over the ground.) followed by a whole army of footmen. The footmen all wore knee-breeches and every one of them displayed beautifully rounded calves and ankles. There is no way you can become a royal footman unless you have a well turned ankle. It is the first thing they look at when you are interviewed.

“Push the grand piano into the center of the room,” Mr. Tibbs whispered. Butlers never raise their voices above the softest whisper.

Now fetch a large chest of drawers and put it on top of the piano.

That will be his chair,” Mr. Tibbs whispered. It is exactly eight feet off the ground. Now we shall make a table upon which this gentleman may eat his breakfast in comfort. Fetch me four very tall grandfather clocks. There are plenty of them around the Palace. Let each clock be twelve foot high.”

Sixteen footman spread out around the Palace to find the clocks. They were not easy to carry and required four footman to each one.

“Place the four clocks in a rectangle eight feet by four alongside the grand piano,” Mr. Tibbs whispered.

The footmen did so.

“Now fetch me the young Prince’s ping pong table,” Mr. Tibbs whispered.

PLACE THE EVENTS IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE

________ The footmen placed the four clocks alongside the grand piano

________ The footmen were told to fetch the young Prince’s ping pong table

_________ Four footmen moved the piano.

_________ Mr. Tibbs skimmed into the ballroom

_________ The footmen were told to fetch a large chest of drawers and put it on top of the piano

The BFG: Comprehension: Seatwork

Chapters 22-24: Capture, Feeding Time and Author

How well did you read the Chapters? Answer these Questions in complete sentences:

1. Where did Sophie hide when the BFG & the Army traveled to capture the Giants?

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2. What was odd about where the Army flew?

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3. What was the loud noise the Head of the Army heard?

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4. Which giant woke up first?

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5. What did Sophie do to help?

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Spelling & Vocabulary : The BFG, The Plan, Capture!, Feeding Time, & The Author.

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sagacity tantrums throttled appalled dexterity

anxiously swivel discretion contrivance decisive

Make a word scramble puzzle using all of the words.

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Spelling & Vocabulary : The BFG The Plan, Capture!, Feeding Time, & The Author.

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Create a mnemonic device for at least ten words. For example, there is a rat in separate

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Spelling & Vocabulary : The BFG The Plan, Capture!, Feeding Time, & The Author.

absurdity composure nobleman contraption ingenuity

sagacity tantrums throttled appalled dexterity

anxiously swivel discretion contrivance decisive

Reversed words – Write your words in ABC order -backwards!

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The BFG Quiz ____/20 Literal Comprehension ( 2pts. Each)

Circle the correct answer choice

[pic]1. What time of night does Sophie first see the BFG?

|A. |The Creepy Hour |C. |The Witching Hour |

|B. |The Dead of Night |D. |The Mysterious Moment |

2. What kind of shoes did the BFG wear?

|A. |Sandals with holes |C. |Running shoes |

|B. |Leather boots |D. |He's barefoot |

3. What is the only country that the people-eating Giants do not visit?

|A. |Turkey |C. |Greece |

|B. |Japan |D. |Wales |

4. What is the BFG's secret heart's desire?

|A. |An elephant |C. |A hi-tech dream factory |

|B. |To meet the Queen |D. |A garden of peachy fruits |

5. Where does Sophie hide from the Bloodbottler?

|A. |In the BFG's pocket |C. |In the BFG's ear |

|B. |Behind a dream jar |D. |Inside the snozzcumber |

6. Which of these was NOT one of the people-eating giants?

|A. |The Manhugger |C. |The Childchewer |

|B. |The Meatmasher |D. |The Butcher Boy |

7. What is the Fleshlumpeater's nightmare about?

|A. |Eating "human beans" |C. |Loathsome snozzcumbers |

|B. |Jack the Giant Killer |D. |A Venomous Vindscreen Viper |

8. Who do Sophie and the BFG ask for help?

|A. |The Queen of England |C. |The United Nations |

|B. |The President of America |D. |Jack the Giant Killer |

9. How are the Giants transported out of Giant Country?

|A. |On enormous trucks |C. |Dragged behind tanks |

|B. |The BFG carries them |D. |Lifted by helicopter |

10. According to the story, who wrote the book you've "just finished reading"?

|A. |The BFG |C. |Roald Dahl |

|B. |Sophie |D. |The Royal Biographer |

____/8 Literal Comprehension ( 4pts. Each) Please answer in a complete sentence.

11. What did the BFG do at breakfast that embarrassed Sophie?

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12. Describe where the Giants were taken?

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____/8 Inferentiall Comprehension (4pts. Each) Please answer in a complete sentence.

13. Do you think Sophie's plan was a good one? Why or why not?

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14. Explain the ending of the Story. Do you think it is a good ending? How would you change it? Why?

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The BFG

You have read one version of the BFG and will get a chance to compare it to an alternative version. Compare and contrast the two versions using a Venn diagram. Write a short paragraph citing at least three differences.

The BFG by Roald Dahl The BFG by Brian Cosgrove

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