The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden Lit Link Grades 4-6 (en Inglés)
Reseña del libro "The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden Lit Link Grades 4-6 (en Inglés)"
The importance of friendship, feelings, and doing the honorable thing regardless of the consequences is stressed throughout the novel. The activities guide student learning and enjoyment through chapter-by-chapter questions. The additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development help to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. A novel by George Selden.Overall Expectations; The students will: - use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.- identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting).- learn about the dynamics of relationships, empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times, learning unselfishness, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.- relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.- appreciate the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice in personal relationships.- learn how that standing up for what one feels is right, is the honorable thing to do.- appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.- learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.- state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.List of SkillsVocabulary Development 1. Using content clues 2. Locating descriptive words/phrases 3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms 4. Use of capitals and punctuation 5. Identifying syllables 6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order 8. Use of singular/plural nouns 9. Developing dictionary skills 10. Identifying parts of speech 11. Identify an analogy 12. Identifying an idiom 13. Identifying a simile 14. Identify alliteration.Character Activities1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: friendship, perseveranceCreative and Critical Thinking1. Research2. Complete 5 W's Chart3. Write a letter to a friend4. Conduct an interview5. Create a KWL Chart6. Write a description of personal feelingsSetting Activities 1. Identify the details of a setting Art Activities1. Design a cricket house2. Design a cover for the novel3. Develop a StoryboardPlot Activities1. Complete a Story Map2. Identify conflict in the story3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth4. Develop a Storyboard5. Identify a cliffhanger6. Identify the climax of a novel7. Develop a synopsis.
