Week 6
Focus on Comprehension Understand Character
Write About Reading Have children choose from the following prompts and complete the activity: • Create a Poster Make a poster for Eugene to hang in his room. Draw some new funny superheroes and label them with their funny superhero names. (Narrative) • Write a Thank-You Note Eugene is very excited when he finds out that he is going to Camp Ka-Pow. Write a note from Eugene to his mother and father to thank them for finding this special camp for him. (Narrative) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ML SUPPORT Help children think of things that Eugene might say to thank his parents. Write some words for children to use in their thank-you notes.
Explain to children that readers can get to know characters by what the characters say and what the characters do. • On pages 4–5, Eugene is reading comic books about Super Dude. It is summer, so he has more time to read. He also likes watching cartoons on TV. This lets me know that Eugene really likes superheroes and spends a lot of time on things he likes. • On pages 15–16, Eugene describes the kind of camp that he would like to go to. I can see that Eugene has a good imagination. He uses the things he read about superheroes and the cartoons he saw to imagine a camp. • On pages 29–32, Eugene and Eric fight over Eugene’s Super Dude bag. Eugene tries to explain that it is his because of the grape juice stain. What does that tell you about the way Eugene tries to solve problems? Think and Share Invite children to share their thinking. • Reading About Friendship • Why is friendship important? • Do you think the book is about friendship? Tell why or why not. • T eamwork This is a humorous story about becoming friends in unexpected ways. One of those ways is by teamwork. • How easy or hard is it to work as part of a team? • What do you think makes a good team? Student Handbook Have children turn to the Read-Aloud page in their Student Handbooks. Have children complete the page, and then have them share their work.
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