May 6Happy Tuesday!!

Read the Author Biography on Rodman Philbrick

Answer the questions on the back.#5-6 must be in complete sentences

“His heart was simply too big for his body.” Freak the Mighty

Class-work

• Complete anticipation guide

• We will have group discussions and a reflection on the discussions.

In the Middle

• Read Page 110.

• Based on that page, what do you think is going on in the story.

Folders

• Decorate Freak the Mighty Folder

- Title: Freak the Mighty

- Author: Rodman Philbrick

- Characters: Max, Kevin, Gwen, Grim,Gram,Kenny, Loretta, Iggy

May 7Writing Prompt

• Think about your best friend. Write about what makes him/her a best friend to you.

Class-work

• Turn to your Note-taking page in your packet, and let’s discuss.

• Read Chapters 1-3 aloud ( use your notes page as we read)

• Answer Chapter 1-3 comprehension questions

• Illustrate what you think are the two main scenes in Chapters 1-3

May 8- Good Morning/Afternoon

• Reading Response:

Class-work

• Read chapter 5-6 together• Take notes in notes page as we read.• Answer discussion questions and discuss in

groups• Read chapter 7( complete notes page) on your

own…Annotate with post it notes the following:

--Which word or phrase was confusing to you?

-- Describe Blade

May 9

• Quiz

Class-work

• Read aloud chapters 8-10- complete notes page

• Answer discussion questions

• Create character report card

Character Report Card

May 12- It’s a Miraculous Monday

• Reader Repsonse

Class work

• Read Chapter 11 on your own. Fill in your notes page and answer discussion questions.

• As you read, annotate the following:

• --what is something that is surprising to you?

--what has made you angry?

Class-work con’t

• Read Chapters 12-13 together. Complete notes page and answer discussions questions

• Choose one scene from Chapter 13 to illustrate.

May 13- It’s a terrific Tuesday

• Reader Response

Class-work

• Read chapter 14 on your own and annotate the following on post it notes:

• -- what mood does this chapter put you in…give evidence from the text to support your answer

• -- Do you think Grim can keep his promise to Max? explain

• Complete notes and discussion questions

Class-work

• Read 15 and 16 together

• Complete notes page and discussion questions.

May 13Wow, It’s Wednesday

• 17-19

May 15

• quiz

• 21-22

May 19

• Finish book

May 20

• Test

• Create your dictionary

May 21

• Dioramos

May 22

• Finish diaromas

Movie