Ms. Smithwick’s 4th Grade

What did you learn about Zero when you found out he’d never heard about the little old lady who lived in a shoe or Sesame Street?

The Warden obviously is interested in the object that was found in chapter 14. Write a paragraph predicting what the object is and why she is interested.

Stanley is pleased when he discovers he has been given the nickname, “Caveman.”  It means the boys finally respect him.  Write a short paragraph telling how to earn and keep respect.

Explain how you would feel if you had wrongly accused of something and were sent to a place like Camp Green Lake for your punishment.

Describe one of the main characters using at least three or four details about him/her.

Would you want to be friends with this character?  Explain why you would or would not want this character to be a friend.

Don’t forget to put the title of your book in your answer.

You’ve been given the assignment to choose a book to read for this project.  As you begin reading, think about these three things.

1.. List the title and author of your book.

2.  Why did you choose this particular book?

3.  From looking at the cover, what do you think the book might be about?

Have fun reading, look for a new question tomorrow!

Opal asks Gloria Dump, “Do you think everybody misses somebody like I miss my mama?” What do you think? Does everybody miss somebody? Why? Who do you miss?

We will be responding to our reading of Because of Winn Dixie  by Kate DiCamillo.

Each day a question will be posted that you need to think about and make a comment to show your understanding of that days reading and share your thoughts.

Day 1 Chapters 1-7

Part 1     Why do you think Opal is afraid to ask her father about her mother?
Part 2  Have you ever moved to a new location?  How did you make friends?  What advice would you give Opal to help her make new friends?

Write about your goals, hopes, and dreams for the new year!!