GOAL:
To explore interesting vocabulary words in the story
ASSIGNED READING:
Chapter 8
WRITING PROMPT:
Make a list of "wonderful words" from Chapter 8.
Do you agree with Annemarie that Great-aunt Birte doesn't exist? How do you explain this?
What do you think Uncle Henrik means by "Tomorrow will be a day for fishing"?
ONLINE PROMPT:
Use the Student Comment Form to share ideas and questions with your online peers. Check previous Student Comments pages to see if there are any comments you want to respond to.
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One of the response choices that students may use in their reading logs is called Wonderful Words. In this type of response, students write down any words they encounter in their reading that they find interesting, strange, or confusing. They can also write a sentence or two explaining why they chose each word. To build vocabulary, students should ask their peers or you to explain any unfamiliar words, or they should look them up in a dictionary.
Chapter 8 contains some interesting words and phrases that students may want to explore, including ruefully, specter, bouquets, and mock dismay. Review the Wonderful Words response type with the class, and suggest that they use it as they read this chapter.
During community share, ask volunteers to share some of the Wonderful Words they recorded in their logs and explain why they chose them. Help students clear up any confusion they have about the meanings of these words.
Ask students whether they thought this chapter was suspenseful, and why. Ask them whether they enjoy feeling suspense when they read, and why. Have students share any predictions they have made about Great-aunt Birte's funeral and the good weather for fishing that Uncle Henrik and Mama discussed.
Click to go to Lesson 9.
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