SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION GRADES K to 6
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Stink tries to stay awake until his parents get home from a fund-raising dinner, to find out whether they’ve won a trip to James Madison’s home. In fact, they have won a trip—to the aquarium! This sounds disappointing until Stink and his sister find out that it’s a sleepover for the whole family . . . AND there will be sharks!
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Stink tries to stay awake until his parents get home from a fund-raising dinner, to find out whether they’ve won a trip to James Madison’s home. In fact, they have won a trip—to the aquarium! This sounds disappointing until Stink and his sister find out that it’s a sleepover for the whole family . . . AND there will be sharks!
Focus Question: What happens when something you’re looking forward to doesn’t happen?
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“So they get to bid on prizes and they might win stuff.”
“And?” “And if they win the best prize, I get a trip to Montpelier.”
Stink yawned.
“The capital of Vermont?” “No, not Vermont. James Madison’s house. Right here in Virginia.” “I should have known,” said Judy. “You get to cook on a fire and dig for old stuff.” Stink yawned some more. “And make a brick.” “Vermont would be cooler,” said Judy. “Vermont has teddy bears and maple syrup and Vermontasaurus.” Stink did not hear a word Judy said about Vermont. He had fallen asleep right smack-dab in the middle of the family room floor, curled up next to Charlie (creepy puppet), Astro (guinea pig), Toady (toad), and Mouse (cat). And Hoodoo, Voodoo, Gilgamesh, and Fred (yarn zombies). Chloe came back with the popcorn. “Aww. He looks so sweet when he’s asleep.” “A sleeping Stink is a good thing,” said Judy. ✶ ✶ ✶
leepy.
First Reading Read aloud the title and discuss the illustration. Point out that Stink is the main character in this story excerpt. Tell children that this is humorous fiction and the author’s purpose is to make readers laugh or smile at different moments. For their first reading, have children read the introductory text box and the excerpt on their own. Then talk about why Stink is about to have a shark sleepover. Guided Close Reading Illustrations and Text What do the title and illustrations tell you about Stink and what the story might be about? 1
Sleepier.
Sleepiest. . . . NOT! Stink had to wait. Wait and wait
and wait some more for Mom and Dad to come home from their fancy dance. Chloe, the babysitter, was pop-pop- popping popcorn in the kitchen. “Trying to stay awake is worse than holding your breath underwater,” Stink told Judy. He yawned. “Why don’t you just go to bed?” Judy asked. “Because Mom and Dad went to a thingy.” “Uh-huh. A fund-raiser thingy.” “And it raises money for your heart.” “So?”
“So they get to bid on prizes and they might win stuff.”
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“And?” “And if they win the best prize, I get a trip to Montpelier.”
Stink yawned.
“The capital of Vermont?” “No, not Vermont. James Madison’s house. Right here in Virginia.” “I should have known,” said Judy. “You get to cook on a fire and dig for old stuff.” Stink yawned some more. “And make a brick.” “Vermont would be cooler,” said Judy. “Vermont has teddy bears and maple syrup and Vermontasaurus.” Stink did not hear a word Judy said about Vermont. He had fallen asleep right smack-dab in the middle of the family room floor, curled up next to Charlie (creepy puppet), Astro (guinea pig), Toady (toad), and Mouse (cat). And Hoodoo, Voodoo, Gilgamesh, and Fred (yarn zombies). Chloe came back with the popcorn. “Aww. He looks so sweet when he’s asleep.” “A sleeping Stink is a good thing,” said Judy. ✶ ✶ ✶
Author’s Craft What does Stink mean when he compares trying to stay awake with holding his breath underwater? 2
Genre: Humorous Fiction A story with amusing characters or funny plot situations intended to make the reader laugh Summary: Stink has his heart set on visiting James Madison’s house. Instead, he and his family win a trip to the aquarium, and it’s a sleepover—with sharks! Themes/Ideas: experiencing anticipation; being disappointed, and then surprised Academic Vocabulary • fund-raiser: an event at which people give money for a cause • bid: to offer money for something • Montpelier: the historic home of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States • antique: very old • autographed: signed by the author or artist • aquarium: a building where people can view sea life through glass enclosures • chipper: cheerful; happy
Think Aloud I know that it’s very hard to hold your breath underwater for a long time. At first, it doesn’t seem so hard. Then your body starts to want air, and your mind tries to fight against taking a breath. Trying to stay awake is sort of like that, too. Your eyes get heavier and heavier, even though your brain tells you to wake up!
leepy.
Sleepier.
Cause and Effect What will happen if Stink’s parents win what Stink thinks is the best prize at the fund-raiser? 3
Sleepiest. . . . NOT! Stink had to wait. Wait and wait
Compare and Contrast What does Stink look forward to doing in Montpelier, Virginia? What does Judy look forward to doing in Montpelier, Vermont? How are the places alike? How are they different? 4
and wait some more for Mom and Dad to come home from their fancy dance. Chloe, the babysitter, was pop-pop- popping popcorn in the kitchen. “Trying to stay awake is worse than holding your breath underwater,” Stink told Judy. He yawned. “Why don’t you just go to bed?” Judy asked. “Because Mom and Dad went to a thingy.” “Uh-huh. A fund-raiser thingy.” “And it raises money for your heart.” “So?”
Draw Conclusions What conclusion can you draw about why Stink’s parents don’t answer his question: “Did we win?” 5
Vocabulary What does the phrase “freaked you out” mean? How do you know? 6
Think Aloud In this paragraph, Judy tells about a time when Stink went to a sleepover at a friend’s house, but he came home early. She also gives details about a glow-in-the-dark Star Wars poster. A poster like that might be scary in the dark, especially if you’re already a little worried about being away from home. I think the poster scared Stink. So “freaked you out” must mean “scared you.”
Summarize Retell the story in your own words. 1 – 7
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