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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Visualize:

How does Louis feel in the public library?

• nervous and brave

• happy and proud

• bored and sad

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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".

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7