Fiction Features
Who is the author?
Danielle Blau
What is the first thing that happens in the story?
Clyde takes a nap on the couch.
Not to be lazy
What is one thing on our social contract that you are working hard to improve?
:)
What is a couch potato?
Someone who is not very motivated.
Who is the illustrator?
James Jatner
What was Clyde's summer job?
Mow Mrs. Katz's yard.
How do you know Clyde learned his lesson.
He went out to mow the lawn.
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
What is the Genre in this book?
Fiction
Clyde
How does Clyde realize he has a problem?
He is turning orange and can't move.
Why are chores important?
They help you learn responsibilty.
Why is Active Listening so important?
It helps us learn.
How does the title relate to the problem.
He tuns into a couch potato.
What problem does the main character have?
He is lazy and turns into a couch potato.
What do Clyde's parents want to do with the lumpy sofa?
Take it to the dump.
How have you helped someone esle?
:)
How can you show respect to others during our group time?
Follow social contract, stay on task to not waste time, etc.
Who is in charge of your learning?
describe the solution in the story.
Clyde learns to work hard.
He never sat on it again.
Predict what Clyde will do the next time he has a chore to do.
How does effort impact your learning?
What does Mrs. Pikaart want for each member of this group?
Grow your reading skills!