Unit 3 Week 2 - Comprehension - "Finding Lincoln" p. 224-227

Idioms:

On page 224, Mrs. Yates says that Lincoln dared to stand up for what he believed in.

What does the idiom stand up mean?

• to get out of your seat

• to defend someone or something

Cause and Effect:

What causes Louis to have to write an essay about Lincoln?

• Louis asks Mrs. Yates a question about him (Lincoln) that she cannot answer.

• Louis was given this assignment because he was misbehaving.

Author's Craft: Word Choice (p.226)

In paragraph one it says, "Louis didn't have time to count, but a million (books) seemed about right."

Do you think there really were a million books in the library?

• yes

• no

Author's Craft: Word Choice (p. 226)

Why do you think Louis imagines there must be a million books?

• Louis is a kid and has never been in a library and is amazed.

• He counted the books.

How does the author’s description of the books help you understand more about Louis?

• It reminds me that Louis is very young and nervous but still brave enough to go into the library and stand up for what he thinks is right.

• It helps me understand that Louis is a great at estimating the amount of books.

Visualize:

How does Louis feel in the public library?

• nervous and brave

• happy and proud

• bored and sad

Visualize - Text Evidence: (pg. 226-227)

What text evidence shows that Louis was brave and nervous when he entered the library?

• "Holding his breath...he pushed open the door."

• "Every one of them turned to stare at Louis".

• "In the quiet room, Louise's heart was beating as loud as a tin drum".

• "He was so nervous that he bumped into a man's chair".

Text Features: Illustrations (p. 226-227)

What can you tell about the two librarians from looking at the illustration?

• The first librarian is stern and unfriendly. She is pointing at the door. The second librarian is kind and sympathetic. She is guiding Louis gently.

• The first librarian is kind and sympathetic. She is pointing at the door. The second librarian is stern and unfriendly. She is pushing Louis out the door.

Vocabulary - Similes

Was his heartbeat actually as loud as a tin drum?

• Yes, it was a musical performance

• No, it just seemed that way to him

Vocabulary - Similes

How does the simile as loud as a tin drum enhance the meaning?

• It helps the reader understand and feel how nervous Louis is.

• It helps the reader understand that Louis was dancing.