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Table of Contents
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Welcome to LitCamp!
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The 7 Strengths
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About LitCamp Lessons
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Lesson Pages
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My Words
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Words to Know
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Welcome to LitCamp! You are a LitCamper! You belong to a special community. It is a community of readers, writers, and learners. Together, we will read wonderful books. We will talk about our reading. We will write about our reading too. We will also practice our reading skills and play games to show what we know. We will find out about the 7 Strengths. We can practice the strengths at LitCamp, at school, and at home. You can read more about the strengths on the next page. There is always something new to learn at LitCamp. So be curious. Be courageous. Be confident. Reach for the stars and dream big! We are glad you are here.
LitCamp Cheer We are the readers, mighty LitCamp readers. Everywhere we go, people want to know who we are, so we tell them. We are the readers, mighty LitCamp readers!
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The 7 Strengths The 7 Strengths will help you become a stronger learner. And they will help us build a stronger community.
BELONGING Being a needed, valued, and respected member of a family or community
FRIENDSHIP Having close, trusting relationships with others
KINDNESS Being considerate, thoughtful, and nice to others
CURIOSITY A desire to learn and explore new things
CONFIDENCE Believing in yourself and thinking independently
COURAGE Having the strength to stand up for yourself and others HOPE Thinking optimistically and believing that your efforts will lead to good things in the future
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Opening Campfire Gather with other campers. This is the time to get ready for the day. It’s a time to find out about the lesson strength and share ideas with others. Read Aloud LitCamp is all about reading wonderful books! Every day you will read together. Then you will “Go Deep” and talk about the book. Reading Power It takes practice to become a strong reader. Every day you will practice important reading skills. Then you’ll play games to show what you know. Bring the Text to Life One way to become a strong reader is to read aloud with others. Some days, you’ll read together. Other days, you’ll do Readers’ Theater. Bunk Time Reading more about a topic builds knowledge. There are text sets for every Read-Aloud book so you can explore and learn more on your own. Writing Power You will write about your reading every day. Sometimes you will work with partners, and sometimes you will write on your own. Closing Campfire At the end of each lesson, you will gather with other campers. It’s a time to share ideas and reflect on the day’s lesson. It’s also a time to celebrate your accomplishments! About LitCamp Lessons There are 7 steps in every LitCamp lesson. Here is what happens at each step.
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STACY M C ANULTY Illustrated by STEVIE LEWIS
LESSON 1: NOTICE AND WONDER
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LESSON 1: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Who Am I?
Which non-planet am I? I am not the hottest. I am not the brightest.
I am not the fastest. I am not the biggest. I am smaller than Neptune. I am even smaller than the moon! I am a runt! You might say I am the cutest. Which non-planet am I? I am Pluto!
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LESSON 1: WRITING POWER
Compare Planets and Dwarf Planets
Planets
Both
Dwarf Planets
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LESSON 1: 7 STRENGTHS
Things that make our community strong . . .
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STACY M C ANULTY Illustrated by STEVIE LEWIS
LESSON 2: NOTICE AND WONDER
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LESSON 2: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Who Am I?
Which non-planet am I? I am not the hottest. I am not the brightest.
I am not the fastest. I am not the biggest. I am smaller than Neptune. I am even smaller than the moon! I am a runt! You might say I am the cutest. Which non-planet am I? I am Pluto!
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LESSON 2: WRITING POWER
Why isn’t Pluto a planet?
Pluto isn’t a planet because
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LESSON 2: 7 STRENGTHS
Things that make our community strong . . .
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LESSON 3: NOTICE AND WONDER
I notice . . .
10/4/12 9:17 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 3: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Look at Me Now!
All of a sudden, I am big! I am nine! But how did it happen? How do I know the things that I know? I ask questions. I get facts. I prod and inspect and invent. I make objects like rockets and magnets. I act brave. I fix complex problems. If things are hopeless, I get unstuck! I fix my mistakes. I finish a job. I have feelings. I know when I am upset, mad, glad, and thrilled.
I make friends. I tell them that I care. Look at me now! Are you impressed?
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LESSON 3: WRITING POWER
Character Traits
Trait: Curious
Trait: Kind
Evidence
Evidence
Trait: Creative
Trait: Brave
Evidence
Evidence
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LESSON 3: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel belonging . . .
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LESSON 4: NOTICE AND WONDER
I notice . . .
10/4/12 9:17 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 4: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Look at Me Now!
All of a sudden, I am big! I am nine! But how did it happen? How do I know the things that I know? I ask questions. I get facts. I prod and inspect and invent. I make objects like rockets and magnets. I act brave. I fix complex problems. If things are hopeless, I get unstuck! I fix my mistakes. I finish a job. I have feelings. I know when I am upset, mad, glad, and thrilled.
I make friends. I tell them that I care. Look at me now! Are you impressed?
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LESSON 4: WRITING POWER
Choose a trait that describes the boy in the story. How did this trait help the boy become so brilliantly smart?
The boy was
.
This trait helped the boy become so brilliantly smart
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LESSON 4: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel belonging . . .
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T WO B OBBIES A T RUE S TORY OF H URRICANE K ATRINA , F RIENDSHIP , AND S URVIVAL
LESSON 5: NOTICE AND WONDER
Kirby Larson AND Mary Nethery ILLUSTRATED BY Jean Cassels
I notice . . .
5/7/12 2:55 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 5: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Dog and Cat
A dog and a cat made a lifelong bond. “How did it happen?” you ask. Bobbi, a dog, and Bob Cat, a cat, kept each other safe while they were homeless. “But Bob Cat cannot see! How did they survive?” Bobbi got skilled at telling Bob Cat where and when to go. He helped Bob Cat stay hidden. He helped Bob Cat get scraps of food and things to drink. He acted like a seeing-eye dog. Nice people helped the dog and cat and hoped to get them a home. They insisted that Bobbi and Bob Cat be together. They got them on TV! The dog and cat made a big impact. Hundreds of people asked to take them home! You might say, “Amazing!” You are right!
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LESSON 5: WRITING POWER
Evidence of the Special Bond Between the Two Bobbies
Bob Cat
Bobbi
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LESSON 5: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel friendship . . .
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T WO B OBBIES A T RUE S TORY OF H URRICANE K ATRINA , F RIENDSHIP , AND S URVIVAL
LESSON 6: NOTICE AND WONDER
Kirby Larson AND Mary Nethery ILLUSTRATED BY Jean Cassels
I notice . . .
5/7/12 2:55 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 6: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Dog and Cat
A dog and a cat made a lifelong bond. “How did it happen?” you ask. Bobbi, a dog, and Bob Cat, a cat, kept each other safe while they were homeless. “But Bob Cat cannot see! How did they survive?” Bobbi got skilled at telling Bob Cat where and when to go. He helped Bob Cat stay hidden. He helped Bob Cat get scraps of food and things to drink. He acted like a seeing-eye dog. Nice people helped the dog and cat and hoped to get them a home. They insisted that Bobbi and Bob Cat be together. They got them on TV! The dog and cat made a big impact. Hundreds of people asked to take them home! You might say, “Amazing!” You are right!
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LESSON 6: WRITING POWER
How can you tell that Bobbi and Bob Cat had a special bond?
I can tell that Bobbi and Bob Cat had a special bond because
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LESSON 6: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel friendship . . .
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My
Charlie Brother
LESSON 7: NOTICE AND WONDER
ng the parent, sibling, live with understanding.”
things that make us ”
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ins, son RJ and daughter Ryan Elizabeth
Ryan and RJ
written by HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE and RYAN ELIZABETH PEETE pictures by SHANE W. EVANS
I notice . . .
9/22/09 8:44:46 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 7: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Twins
The twins like a lot of the same things. They like music, dogs, playing in grass, and having names that begin with C . But being twins does not make them the exact same. Callie likes to chat a lot and play pretend. Charlie can be really quiet. It seems like words remain locked inside him. He still has ways of expressing himself. He smiles right at Callie. He even lets her feel his face and hold his hands in a silly game. But, when she banged her toe, he sat beside her. He patted her back, and said, “I love you.” His speech became unlocked!
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LESSON 7: WRITING POWER
I Love You
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LESSON 7: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel kindness . . .
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My
Charlie Brother
LESSON 8: NOTICE AND WONDER
ng the parent, sibling, live with understanding.”
things that make us ”
hose with
aks
readers. ”
tory in this
e Fund
want to know about book to read.”
utism
ok every family and or not.”
ph, and Growing Up Autistic
ins, son RJ and daughter Ryan Elizabeth
Ryan and RJ
written by HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE and RYAN ELIZABETH PEETE pictures by SHANE W. EVANS
I notice . . .
9/22/09 8:44:46 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 8: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Twins
The twins like a lot of the same things. They like music, dogs, playing in grass, and having names that begin with C . But being twins does not make them the exact same. Callie likes to chat a lot and play pretend. Charlie can be really quiet. It seems like words remain locked inside him. He still has ways of expressing himself. He smiles right at Callie. He even lets her feel his face and hold his hands in a silly game. But, when she banged her toe, he sat beside her. He patted her back, and said, “I love you.” His speech became unlocked!
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LESSON 8: WRITING POWER
How does Charlie show Callie that he loves her?
Charlie shows Callie that he loves her by
How do you show special people that you love them?
I show special people that I love them by
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LESSON 8: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel kindness . . .
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LESSON 9: NOTICE AND WONDER
amy krouse rosenthal & tom lichtenheld BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TEAM
7/1/19 11:56 AM
I notice . . .
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 9: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Making a Mark Exclamation Mark did not like standing out. He was trying to be like the others, but he just was not. This made him confused and upset. He even decided to run away. Until . . . he met Question Mark. “Hello? Do you like frogs? Can we race? What grade are you in?” “STOP! STOP! STOP!” erupted Exclamation Mark. He didn’t think he had it in him. “Can you do that again?” “Hi!” he began. That felt fantastic, so he went on. “This is fun!” “Wake up!” “Home run!” “Yum!” And he went on to make his mark.
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LESSON 9: WRITING POWER
How Exclamation Mark Changes
Before Meeting Question Mark
After Meeting Question Mark
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LESSON 9: 7 STRENGTHS
I celebrate . . .
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LESSON 10: NOTICE AND WONDER
amy krouse rosenthal & tom lichtenheld BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TEAM
7/1/19 11:56 AM
I notice . . .
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 10: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Making a Mark Exclamation Mark did not like standing out. He was trying to be like the others, but he just was not. This made him confused and upset. He even decided to run away. Until . . . he met Question Mark. “Hello? Do you like frogs? Can we race? What grade are you in?” “STOP! STOP! STOP!” erupted Exclamation Mark. He didn’t think he had it in him. “Can you do that again?” “Hi!” he began. That felt fantastic, so he went on. “This is fun!” “Wake up!” “Home run!” “Yum!” And he went on to make his mark.
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LESSON 10: WRITING POWER
How did Exclamation Mark change by the end of the story?
At the beginning, Exclamation Mark was
.
At the end, he was
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LESSON 10: 7 STRENGTHS
I celebrate . . .
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An Eye for
LESSON 11: NOTICE AND WONDER
The Story of Josef Albers
Natasha Wing Art by Julia Breckenreid
I notice . . .
5/7/12 4:07 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 11: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Color
The man saw art in the simple things. He began by painting rectangles. Long rectangles. Tall rectangles. Rectangles within rectangles. Then he painted squares. Squares with all kinds of colors. He saw that the colors made some paintings happy and others quiet. It was like a puzzle! So he set out to study color. He started in the simplest way possible. He painted the colors side by side. He saw that colors don’t stand alone—they interact! The man gathered his findings in a book and gave it a title. This book changed how artists think about color.
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LESSON 11: WRITING POWER
Colors Come Alive
What happened when certain colors interacted?
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LESSON 11: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel curious . . .
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An Eye for
LESSON 12: NOTICE AND WONDER
The Story of Josef Albers
Natasha Wing Art by Julia Breckenreid
I notice . . .
5/7/12 4:07 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 12: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Color
The man saw art in the simple things. He began by painting rectangles. Long rectangles. Tall rectangles. Rectangles within rectangles. Then he painted squares. Squares with all kinds of colors. He saw that the colors made some paintings happy and others quiet. It was like a puzzle! So he set out to study color. He started in the simplest way possible. He painted the colors side by side. He saw that colors don’t stand alone—they interact! The man gathered his findings in a book and gave it a title. This book changed how artists think about color.
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LESSON 12: WRITING POWER
Choose a color. How does it act?
The color I chose is
.
It
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LESSON 12: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel curious . . .
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LESSON 13: NOTICE AND WONDER
I notice . . .
2/11/15 11:25 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 13: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Roadrunner
The animals were displeased with their protector. They proclaimed that Roadrunner would not be able to defend them. He was not nimble and he was not quick. “I’ll never get it right,” Roadrunner moaned. “Yes, you will,” Desert Woman predicted. So Roadrunner prepared. And with time, he was swirling and swirling like a twister. The clumsy bird had transformed into a graceful dancer. He raced down the road until his sharp eyes detected Rattlesnake. Roadrunner ruffled his feathers and twirled in circles. He pecked at Rattlesnake’s tail. Rattlesnake grew dizzy. “You win!” the serpent cried. The people were delighted. “Now everyone is free to come and go,” Roadrunner declared.
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LESSON 13: WRITING POWER
How Roadrunner Came to Be
Gift to Roadrunner
How It Helped
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LESSON 13: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel confident . . .
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LESSON 14: NOTICE AND WONDER
I notice . . .
2/11/15 11:25 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 14: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Roadrunner
The animals were displeased with their protector. They proclaimed that Roadrunner would not be able to defend them. He was not nimble and he was not quick. “I’ll never get it right,” Roadrunner moaned. “Yes, you will,” Desert Woman predicted. So Roadrunner prepared. And with time, he was swirling and swirling like a twister. The clumsy bird had transformed into a graceful dancer. He raced down the road until his sharp eyes detected Rattlesnake. Roadrunner ruffled his feathers and twirled in circles. He pecked at Rattlesnake’s tail. Rattlesnake grew dizzy. “You win!” the serpent cried. The people were delighted. “Now everyone is free to come and go,” Roadrunner declared.
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LESSON 14: WRITING POWER
In your opinion, which gift is the most helpful to Roadrunner in defeating Rattlesnake? Why?
I think the most helpful gift is
because
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LESSON 14: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel confident . . .
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LESSON 15: NOTICE AND WONDER
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Lina Maslo • Free as a Bird
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I notice . . .
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 15: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Malala Malala knew that girls in Pakistan did not have the same rights as boys. She wanted equality. She needed to feel free. She felt free in class. But when an enemy began a harmful war, they told girls they could no longer go to school. Malala continued attending classes. She spoke fearlessly about her commitment to education. The enemy demanded that she stop. They tried to end her life. Luckily, she survived. Malala left Pakistan for the U.K. She attended school freely but knew that girls and boys in many places could not. She did not sit silently. She traveled the globe and started a movement. “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
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LESSON 15: WRITING POWER
The Importance of Education
What shaped Malala’s feelings about education?
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LESSON 15: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel courageous . . .
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LESSON 16: NOTICE AND WONDER
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Lina Maslo • Free as a Bird
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I notice . . .
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 16: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Malala Malala knew that girls in Pakistan did not have the same rights as boys. She wanted equality. She needed to feel free. She felt free in class. But when an enemy began a harmful war, they told girls they could no longer go to school. Malala continued attending classes. She spoke fearlessly about her commitment to education. The enemy demanded that she stop. They tried to end her life. Luckily, she survived. Malala left Pakistan for the U.K. She attended school freely but knew that girls and boys in many places could not. She did not sit silently. She traveled the globe and started a movement. “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
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LESSON 16: WRITING POWER
Explain how you know education was important to Malala.
I know education was important to Malala because
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LESSON 16: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel courageous . . .
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From the #1 New York Times Bestselling Authors of Owen & Mzee The True Story of a Remarkable Dolphin Friendship HOPE FOR WINTER
LESSON 17: NOTICE AND WONDER
The real story behind
Told by DAVID YATES, CRAIG HATKOFF, JULIANA HATKOFF, and ISABELLA HATKOFF
I notice . . .
4/23/14 10:19 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 17: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Hope and Winter
Dolphins like to live in groups just like people do, but Hope had never met other dolphins. Would dolphins at the rescue center let Hope join their family? Yes! Panama and Winter became like a grandmother and big sister for Hope. This new dolphin family had lots of fun until Panama grew ill. Trainers didn’t know if the dolphin calves would still get along. But Hope and Winter stuck with each other. Today, Hope and Winter are well! They are happy and healthy with the best trainers taking care of them. Men, women, and children travel far to visit these incredible dolphin friends!
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LESSON 17: WRITING POWER
Problems and Solutions
Problem
Solution
Hope doesn’t have a mother to give her milk.
Hope doesn’t have the skills she needs to survive in the wild.
Hope doesn’t have other dolphins to live with.
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LESSON 17: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel hopeful . . .
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From the #1 New York Times Bestselling Authors of Owen & Mzee The True Story of a Remarkable Dolphin Friendship HOPE FOR WINTER
LESSON 18: NOTICE AND WONDER
The real story behind
Told by DAVID YATES, CRAIG HATKOFF, JULIANA HATKOFF, and ISABELLA HATKOFF
I notice . . .
4/23/14 10:19 AM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 18: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
Hope and Winter
Dolphins like to live in groups just like people do, but Hope had never met other dolphins. Would dolphins at the rescue center let Hope join their family? Yes! Panama and Winter became like a grandmother and big sister for Hope. This new dolphin family had lots of fun until Panama grew ill. Trainers didn’t know if the dolphin calves would still get along. But Hope and Winter stuck with each other. Today, Hope and Winter are well! They are happy and healthy with the best trainers taking care of them. Men, women, and children travel far to visit these incredible dolphin friends!
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LESSON 18: WRITING POWER
How did the animal experts help Hope?
The animal experts helped Hope by
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LESSON 18: 7 STRENGTHS
I feel hopeful . . .
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LESSON 19: NOTICE AND WONDER
BLUE WHALE VS MOSQUITO
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I notice . . .
BY JERRY PALLOTTA
US / $7.99 CAN
ILLUSTRATED BY ROB BOLSTER
10/9/23 3:04 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 19: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
The Battle A strong wind sends a swarm of mosquitoes across the sea to a blue whale. The whale slaps its heavy tail, turning hundreds of mosquitoes into fish food. That was fast! The whale won the battle, right? Not quite. The bugs bit the whale before it disappeared! But its skin is thick. It didn’t know. More mosquitoes stick around to wait for the whale. It resurfaces. The mosquitoes enter its mouth and attack! They inject a virus into its cells. Can a virus weaken a huge whale? Well, the whale gets really sick . . . but it survives! Which one is the winner?
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LESSON 19: WRITING POWER
Compare and Contrast
Blue Whale
Mosquito
Where does it live?
How long does it live?
How long is it?
How fast is it?
How big is its heart?
What is its unique weapon?
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LESSON 19: 7 STRENGTHS
I celebrate . . .
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LESSON 20: NOTICE AND WONDER
BLUE WHALE VS MOSQUITO
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I notice . . .
BY JERRY PALLOTTA
US / $7.99 CAN
ILLUSTRATED BY ROB BOLSTER
10/9/23 3:04 PM
I wonder . . .
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LESSON 20: BRING THE TEXT TO LIFE
The Battle A strong wind sends a swarm of mosquitoes across the sea to a blue whale. The whale slaps its heavy tail, turning hundreds of mosquitoes into fish food. That was fast! The whale won the battle, right? Not quite. The bugs bit the whale before it disappeared! But its skin is thick. It didn’t know. More mosquitoes stick around to wait for the whale. It resurfaces. The mosquitoes enter its mouth and attack! They inject a virus into its cells. Can a virus weaken a huge whale? Well, the whale gets really sick . . . but it survives! Which one is the winner?
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LESSON 20: WRITING POWER
Which animal would win the battle, the blue whale or the mosquito?
The animal that would win is the
because
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LESSON 20: 7 STRENGTHS
I celebrate . . .
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My Words
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Words to Know
advantage benefit
agile able to move quickly and easily
ancient very old
autism a range of conditions that can affect someone’s social skills, behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication
average regular or not exceptional
blessed lucky or fortunate
brain a complex organ that controls thought, emotion, the senses, movement, and every process that regulates the human body
brilliant very bright or very smart
buckle to twist and bend
calling a job that someone feels they are meant to do and that they greatly care about
capture to take possession of something; to hold the interest of
challenge something that is difficult or different from what someone usually does
companion someone who spends time with another
confused mixed-up or unsure in your thinking
courageous brave
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Words to Know , continued
dangerous unsafe or risky
debris pieces that remain after something has broken down
deflate to let the air out of something or reduce it in size or importance
detect to discover or notice that something exists or is near
devastate to ruin; destroy
dignity the quality of being honored or respected
emerge to come into view; or to become known
endless being or seeming to be without end
equality fairness; being treated the same or in a way that is equal to others
examination a careful inspection, such as for medical reasons
exclaim to cry out or speak suddenly, with strong feeling
explore to look at or try new things to learn more about them
express to show or explain what you are thinking or feeling
free able to do what you want; not being controlled by others
gaze to look at
guardian someone who cares for another
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heroine a woman with great courage who is admired for her achievements and qualities
interact to communicate or engage with someone
interfere to get in the way
invade to enter by force
magnify to make something look bigger than it really is
marine having to do with the sea
mood an emotional state of mind or a feeling
original the first of something
outrageous very surprising or unusual; shocking
pace to walk back and forth with slow, steady steps
peck to hit at something with a beak or a bill
popular well-liked
possibility likelihood; something that might happen
prosthetic an artificial replacement body part that is designed to look and work like a real body part
pure not mixed with anything else
rehabilitation the act of helping a person or an animal recover and improve their health
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review to look at, read, or think about something again to understand it better
rights powers or privileges that someone is entitled to
roam to move or travel around without a plan
sanctuary a place that has been set aside as a shelter
sentence a punishment
space the vast area beyond Earth’s atmosphere that contains objects, such as planets and stars
special unique or one of a kind
strike to attack or try to harm
survive to continue to live, especially in difficult or dangerous environments
threatening suggesting possible harm or danger
twin one of two siblings born together
unique one of a kind
urgent very serious and needing quick attention
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