Section 4: page 22-45
Book: Stone Fox
PASSAGE PICKER
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Page 22 par. 2
"It’s not...entire state."
This passage is a __________ type of passage because_______________________________________________.
Question: What are the two things being compared in this passage?
Answer one of the following:"Why did the author include this passage in the story" or "What does the passage add to the story?"
______________________________________________
Page 35 par. 9 through page 36 par.6
"Little Willy...tobacco-stained teeth."
This passage is a __________ type of passage because_______________________________________________.
Question: What is the problem in this selection? What do you think Willy will do to solve the problem? Give examples.
Answer one of the following: "Why did the author include this passage in the story" or "What does the passage add to the story?"
______________________________________________
Page 43 par. 5
"Every February...five-hundred dollars."
This passage is a __________ type of passage because_______________________________________________.
Question: What kinds of races are conducted this day and age for the participants to make money, like the sled race in this book? List and describe at least 2.
Answer one of the following: "Why did the author include this passage in the story" or "What does the passage add to the story?"
Discussion Director
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Answer these five questions for each section. Page numbers for section at the top of page. Show where you got your answer by listing the exact page and paragraph where you found the answer.
1. MCEOG
The following best describes Clifford Snyder?
a. gentle
b. demanding
c. tall
d. generous
Answer: Page____ par. ____ _________________________________.
2. Cause/Effect
Why did Willy take money out of his college fund? How much did he take out for that reason?
Answer: Page____ par. ____ _________________________________.
3. Problem/Solution
Describe the problem with grandfather and Little Willy with Clifford Snyder in this section. How was Willy going to solve it?
Answer: Page____ par. ____ _________________________________.
4. Mood
How does Willy’s determination make you feel after reading page 45? What kinds of obstacles do you think Little Willy went through to be in the race?
Answer: Page____ par. ____ _________________________________.
5. Setting
How did the setting change from section 1 (p.3-21) to section 2 (p.22-45)?
Answer: Page____ par. ____ _________________________________.
Character Sketcher
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Your job as character sketcher is to identify a character’s actions or traits, goal, problem, and solution/possible sollution then explain or prove these traits by locating them in the section of Stone Fox.
Character’s Name: Clifford Snyder
Character Traits/Proof:
1. hateful
p. ___ par.___
2. boisterous
p.___ par.___
3. demanding
p.___ par.___
Character’s Goal: Clifford Snyder’s Goal is to_____________________.
Problem: Clifford Snyder’s problem is__________________________.
Solution: Clifford Snyder’s solution or possible solution is____________.
CHARACTER SKETCH/ILLUSTRATION
Word Wizard
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Complete the word wizard by filling out the steps. The word will already be chosen for you. I will do the first word with the sentence where it was found. You will find the definition and figure out why this word adds meaning to the story. Finally you will make a word wizard card. I have an example of a word wizard and card for the first word for you. Don’t forget about the two vocabulary activities.
Complete the word wizard by filling out the steps. Use the first example in Section 1 to help you with the rest of these words in this section.
1. loomed p.27 par.1
2."_________________________"
3. The word loomed means_______________________.
4. This word adds meaning to the story because_________________.
5. Word Wizard Card
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1. pried p.43 par.6
2. "_______________________"
3. The word pried means_______________________.
4.This word adds meaning to the story because_________________.
5. Word Wizard Card
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1. clutching p.45 par.2
2. "______________________"
3. The word clutching means_______________________.
4.This word adds meaning to the story because_________________.
5. Word Wizard Card
Vocabulary Activities
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Have you ever? * Describe a time when you have pried something off. * What type of sea creature might you have pried off your toe?* How might a mechanic use the word pried? |
Alike and Different What is different or alike about these words: * clutched and pried * pried and loomed * loomed and clutched |
Internet Investigator
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Section 4: (Stone Fox p.22-45)
Sled Team Internet Investigator
1. Throughout the books Balto and Stone Fox -the focus is upon sled teams and their impact on certain communities. In this Internet Investigator look at the sled dog web pages and find some interesting facts about how sled dog teams are made up. Draw your own illustration of how dog sleds are made. Use webpages to help:
Dog Sled Basics
http://www.expeditionsamoyeds.org/sledbasics.html http://www.webheads.co.uk/sdcom/press/info/info1.htm2. Write down 5 definitions of sled dog terms from the web site below. Write down 5 phrases used when dog sledding. Be ready to discuss your findings. Pick ones that you enjoy and will have fun talking about.
Sleds/ Commands Vocabulary
http://fp.seattleschools.org/fpclass/web3/activities.htm
Other sled racing information:
http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/zes/sleddogs/default.htmSection 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5
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