Buffalo Before Breakfast, Magic Tree House, Chapter 4

Buffalo Before Breakfast, Magic Tree House, Chapter 4

Buffalo before Breakfast

Jack and Annie are now going to meet the Lakota band.  What will they say?  What will they do?  

Read pages 24-30 and then discuss these questions with your teacher. 

Questions

How does Jack know how to behave when he meets the Lakota? 

What  designs are on the teepee? Can you guess why? 

Who is inside the teepee?  What does she look like? 

Why did Annie hold up two fingers? 

What did Jack do?

How does everyone act when they go back outside? 

Why was the girl sewing claws to the shirt? 

What else will she put there? Why?

What does the buffalo give the tribe? 

How does this remind Annie of the seal hunter?

Why did Teddy start to growl? 

Homework: 

Go to this link: Lakota phrases  

Write a dialogue between Jack and the grandmother in Lakota. 

http://www.native-languages.org/clothing.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/lakota_kids.htm

Magic Tree House, Dolphins at Daybreak Chapter 4

Magic Tree House, Dolphins at Daybreak Chapter 4

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Since we are studying the book Dolphins at Daybreak, now you can also learn facts about them!  Get it on Amazon!

Questions

What does Jack write in his notebook?  What other facts would you write? 

Why does Annie feel like she is in a fish tank?

What names does Annie give the Dolphins?  

What is Annie's answer to the riddle?  Is it correct?  Why or why not?

Why doesn't Jack see the answer to the riddle outside the window? 

How does Jack find the Ship's Log?  What is a ship's log? 

While you are reading this chapter, listen to this beautiful music: Written and produced by Rachael Alice Orbach  

Homework: 

Annie has to make a poster for her class about Dolphins.  Draw her poster for her and label the parts of a dolphin, include what they eat and where they usually live.  Use the Fast Tracker book to get your information. 

Magic Tree House, Midnight on the Moon, Chapter 4

Magic Tree House, Midnight on the Moon, Chapter 4

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Jack and Annie step out onto the Moon.  They are amazed at what they see and how it feels.  Let's read and find out what hapWpens! 

Key Terms: 

goof off - doing something silly

Questions

What is the first thing that Jack notices when he steps on the Moon? 

What does Jack learn from the book? 

What did he see when he looked up? 

What color is the sky?  Why? 

What was Annie doing? What did she call herself? 

What did Annie do with the book?  

What happened as Jack tried to grab the book? 

Who really goofed off first? 

What did Annie find in the crater? 

What does Annie do in the moon buggy?

Who would have been a better driver? 

Homework: Describe a time that you or a character in a different book did something that was a bit crazy.  What happened?  How did it turn out? 

While you are reading the chapter, you can listen to this!

Mr. Klutz is Nuts Chapter 4

A.J. got a candy bar from Mr. Klutz, and he had a big mouth. . . 

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Questions
What did Ryan predict about A.J.'s visit to Mr. Klutz's office?
How did Ryan manipulate A.J. to tell him about the present?
What does A.J. usually eat for dessert at school?
What reason does A.J. give to his friends to explain why he got the chocolate bar?
Why is Andrea mad?  What did A.J. say to her?
What does A.J. do to show how he feels about going to the prinicipal's office?


Homework:
Write a Name poem for Mr. Klutz.  Each line starts with a letter of his name:
M
R
K
L
U
T
Z












For your Listening Pleasure, Music and Video editing by Rachael Alice Orbach.

Magic Tree House Night of the Ninjas Chapter 4

Magic Tree House

Night of the Ninjas

Chapter 4

Before Reading: What happened in Chapter 3? How did the ninjas climb up the tree?

While reading - Make a chart of the events that are happening

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Vocabulary

Spikes noun A long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal.

The goalie put spikes on his shoes so he could run faster to catch the ball.

Frozen- noun - not able to move

When the tiger looked at the hunter, the animal froze in place

Uh-oh interjection Used to express alarm, foreboding, or dismay

Uh-oh, I forgot my phone at home again, the business executive said.

Dart verb to move or throw swiftly and suddenly

The rabbit darted into the small hole to get away from the fox.

Background links:

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/history/q4.htmlHistory of Ninjas

https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/5586673_f520.jpg Picture of a ninja

Questions:

What did the ninjas do with the note?

What language do they speak?

How does Jack feel about going with the ninjas?

How does Annie feel about going with the ninjas?

What does Jack take with him? Why?

Why can’t he find the Pennsylvania book?

Why does Annie remind Jack that they have to help Morgan?

Why can’t Jack and Annie get across the stream?

How do the ninjas get them to go across the strean? 

Could they escape if they really wanted? 

What is the mouse doing?  

What does Annie say to the mouse? 

What is Jack's reaction to that? 

Homework: Describe what is special about a ninja? 
What did they do and how did they do their job?
 What special clothes did they wear? Why?

Example

Cowboys of the American West.

The Cowboys of the American West were originally hired to take the cattle from the cattle range to the railroads so they could be sold. This was a long trek from Texas to Kansas. They wore special clothes to help them in their jobs, pointed boots made of leather so they could slip in and out of the stirrups, a big hat to keep off the sun, a bandana to wear around the face to keep out the dust, and chaps on their pants so they wouldn’t be stuck by cactus thorns.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/cowboys.php


Alternative Homework: 
you are a newspaper reporter.  Interview a ninja about a job that he did.  
Write three questions and answer them.  

Magic Tree House Afternoon on the Amazon Chapter 4 Student Assignment Sheet

Magic Tree House

Afternoon on the Amazon

Chapter 4

Student Assignment Sheet

While Reading Make a chart of the events that happen in this chapter

Background Reading
Army Ants	http://thinkjungle.com/wp-content/uploads/aants/army.jpg http://thinkjungle.com/amazon-rainforest-life/amazon-rainforest-carnivores/
Camouflage	http://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/camouflage.html

Vocabulary

camouflage –Noun coloring of an animal that makes it difficult to see

The arctic hare uses camouflage to hide from the arctic fox.

gloom – noun partial or total darkness

It was a very foggy morning next to the sea, I couldn’t see anything in the gloom.

Pronunciation

slanted say l clearly

gloom say l clearly

Questions

What did Annie and Jack do when they got to the forest floor?

What sound did they hear?
What did all the animals do? 

Where did Jack and Annie run to?

What was missing from the canoe?

Homework

Pretend you are Jack and write a letter to his cousin about the adventures that he and Annie have been having so far. Include any details that you think will bring the story alive!

Example:

Dear Cousin Ida,

I want to tell you about the adventures that I have had in Alice and Wonderland!I first met Alice when she was running after the White Rabbit. He was so funny with his little vest and pocket watch! Then Alice did a silly thing, she saw a bottle on a table and she drank it! It made her very small. Then she went into a garden and got turned into a mushroom! Then, and you will laugh, she went back to a little girl and had a tea party with a Dormouse, and a Mad Hatter! She then played croquet with the Queen of Hearts! But then it was time to go and she woke up. Did you believe the story? It was fun, don’t you think?

Best wishes,

Dorothy

The Word Catch  - English 4 U! 

Sunset of the Sabertooth Magic Tree House Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

 Magic Tree House

Sunset with the Sabertooth

Student Assignment Sheet

Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

Background reading Cave Bear http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fate-of-the-cave-bear-69538895/?no-ist

Vocabulary

Expressions

Whew! - Say when you are saved from a dangerous situation.

Whew, that was a close one! We ran away just in time!

Their shadows danced – a metaphor that means that the shadows were moving around

Their shadows danced on the wall, as the bonfire burned all night long.

Pronunciation

ledge – a small shelf on the side of a mountain

I tried to sit on the ledge, but it was too small.

Questions

How did Jack know that the snoring came from a bear?

Why were the children so cold?

What did they bring with them?

What did they find?

What is the difference between the two caves?

What information did they learn from the book?

What did they find to keep them warm?

What notes did Jack write in his notebook?

How did Cro-Magnon light their homes?

What did they make their clothes from?

What did they see in the tunnel?

Homework

Write a report for your teacher about the Ice Age people. Where did they live, 

what did they wear, how did they light their caves?

Example:

How the Plains Indians lived:

The Plains Indians live in the Midwest of the United States, They lived in tents 

called teepees, they captured horses that had escaped from the Spanish. They 

hunted bison on the plains. Boys were taught how to hunt and girls were taught 

how to cook and sew clothes and the teepees.

While you are reading this chapter, listen to my latest composition!

Day of the Dragon, Magic Tree House, Book 14, Chapter 4

Now Jack and Annie have to be very brave!  Someone is after them, they are not allowed to keep the silk.

Pronuciation

 steering steer ing
peeked say k clearly
invaders long a
structure  stuk shur
gaze - long a

Let's study about:
The Great Wall of China

http://www.history.com/topics/great-wall-of-china

What happens in this chapter?



Why are the people after Jack and Annie,
Where do Jack and Annie hide?
What is in this place?
Is it a good hiding place?
Who do they see crossing the road?
What are these people going to do?
Why are there guards guarding the workers?
Who finds Jack and Annie?
How does he react to Jack's book?
Is this man dangerous to Jack and Annie?

Homework:
Homework: Summarize the reasons why the Qin Dynasty built the wall. who were the workers. Why didn't the Mongols continue to use the Wall?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 4 pages 57-75

Questions
How does Harry find out about Hogwarts?
Who is the man who comes into the hut?
What is the reaction of Vernon Dursely?
What does the giant do first?
How does he react when he finds out that Harry doesn't know about wizards?
What does Aunt Petuna react to the news?
How did they explain how Harry's parents died?
What was the truth?
How does Harry react to Hagrid's news?

Frozen the Book, Chapter 4, English Conversation, Lesson Plan

Chapter 3 told us the story about the girls troubled childhood. I can't wait to find out what happens next!


Frozen Chapter 4 


Key Terms
coronation - ceremony to be crowned as a ruler 
rickety - not very sturdy or strong
declared - said 
exclaimed  said loudly


Pronunciation 
coronation cor na a shun
dignitaries - dig na tar ris
celebrate sel i bret 
continued  con tin ued
courtyard court yard 
musical long u
experiences  ex per I en ses 
ceremony cer I mon I 


Questions 
Who were all the people coming to the Coronation? 
Why did they all come? 
What does Anna feel about it? 
Who is the Duke?  What does he want to do?  
 What is his character? How do we know that?
What would he do if he found out about Elsa's magic?
What do Kristoff and Sven want to do? 
How does Kristoff communicate with Sven? 
Who does Anna really want to meet? 
Who does Elsa want to meet? 
What does Elsa want to do on this important day? 
Why is it dangerous for people to know about Elsa's magic?

How do we know that it is difficult for Elsa to control her magic?



Homework 

Imagine the author of the book Frozen, is a good friend of yours. Write out an imaginary telephone conversation between the two of you in which you discuss the book you have read and other things as well.

Because of Winn Dixie, Chapter 4, English Conversation Lesson

Winn-Dixie always finds a way to make people talk.

Questions
Where does Winn-Dixie sit on the couch?
Does Opal like it?
Why does she finally ask about her mother?
What is the most surprising thing that the Preacher tells his daughter?
Do you think that he tries to skip the number nine?
What type of person is Opal's mother?
What does Opal do after he tells her the list?


Homework
Write a list of 5 things that you like about your family



Example
A list of 10 things that I like being an on-line English teacher
1. I get to meet students from all over the world
2. I don't have to drive to work, because I work at home.
3. I can use the webcam on the computer to see my students.
4. I can set up and change my work hours relatively easily
5. Each student is completely different, even if we are using the same book.


Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach
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Magic Tree House Pirates Past Noon, Chapter 4

The Magic Tree House takes us to the time of the Pirates, where some pirates were working for themselves, and others were working for a state. Barbary was one country that sponsored their pirates and one famous pirate, Sir Francis Drake was in the employ of England.

Background Reading: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/why-did-some-pirates-wear-an-eye-patch

Famous Pirate: Blackbeard http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pirates/bbeard.html

Why pirates might have had black teeth: https://www.zocdoc.com/answers/21576/why-do-my-teeth-turned-black

Questions 

Why did the pirate have a patch over his eye? 

Why does the pirate say "vile booty?" 

Why doesn't the pirate captain like books?
What does he want instead?
How does Annie speak to the Pirates?
Why did Jack go back for the book?
What would have you done in this situation?


Homework:

What is more important for you, money or friends?
Which will help you more in the future?