ReadyGEN 3B8

ReadyGEN 3B8

As we reread how the characters in this story turn an idea

into action, we will focus on how the illustrations help us to

understand details in the story.

 In this lesson, we are going to learn

how readers can use illustrations and the text to understand

details in the story.

Fill in the Blanks

It makes Marcy

when she

passes it every day, p. 140

Fill in the Blanks

the lot is full of

, p. 141;

Fill in the Blanks

the lot is “good for

’,” p.142;

Fill in the Blanks

Miss Rosa and Marcy want to plant a

on it, p. 142.)

Open Ended

On page 137, which clues show that Old Man Hammer is upset?

On page 137, which clues show that Old Man Hammer is upset?

The illustration shows him with his back turned toward the empty lot, and

his expression is sad.

Open Ended

Why does Old Man Hammer care about the

building that was once on the empty lot?

He used to live there.

Why does Old Man Hammer care about the

building that was once on the empty lot?

Let’s look at page 140 where Old Man Hammer calls the lot a “piece of junk land.”

I’m going to write that on the left side of my chart under the heading Text.

The illustration shows the lot is filled with trash, which helps me understand what Mr. Hammer means. I’m going to write that on right side of my chart under the heading Illustration.

Open Ended

What words do you think of or connect to the word: SCOOP

Open Ended

What oa, ow, or o words did you hear? List as many as you can:

Open Ended

What words could you use to describe:

a sandwich

Open Ended

What words could you use to describe:

a girl

Open Ended

What words could you use to describe:

breath

Open Ended

What words could you use to describe:

weather

Write a letter to our town’s city council to explain how we might improve our community.

Writing Objective.

Ideas for the community:

Park                     Music stage

Garden                LIghts

Swimming pool   

Recreational Center 

Playground       Walking path

Water fountain 

Senior citizen center

Exercise area       Zoo

Fishing pond

Baseball field       Basketball courts