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Vocabulary
Questioning
Drawing Conclusions
Comprehension
Miscellaneous
100
Would you expect a local store to be nearby or far away?
nearby
100
What is the name of the strategy we have learned about this week that helps us to monitor our comprehension?
Questioning
100
What text detail BEST supports the conclusion, “Cara thinks Mr. Winston is really to blame for what happened in the library A. There was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn’t opened and dropped the box B. I just thought of something. Maybe everyone’s looking in the library for that snake but it’s not in the library. C. Did you know that you broke out in a rash after you fainted? D. I don’t know why you picked up the box after before opening the flap, either.
A
100
Why do you think Cara keeps saying her parents blame her or are making her apologize?
She doesn't want to admit it was her fault; she's not really sorry.
100
Name the two main characters in the story, "Dear Mr. Winston."
Cara and Mr. Winston
200
Would you be surprised if a book was slimy? Why or why not?
No, because books are not usually slimy. They are usually smooth.
200
After reading and talking about the story, "Dear Mr. Winston" this week why do you think someone would make an insincere apology?
Answers will vary
200
Why is it important for us to draw conclusions and make generalizations as we read?
It helps us understand what we are reading.
200
Why do you think Cara mentions that Jake Lambert sold her the snake?
She hopes to shift some of the blame somewhere else.
200
What was the setting of this story?
The library and Cara's home
300
When might it be important to apologize to someone?
example: When you have hurt someones feelings.
300
What is a question you could ask from the following passage from the story, "My parents said that I have to write and apologize. Dad says he is going to read this letter before it's sent and that I'd better make sure my apology sounds truly genuine."?
answers will vary
300
“Mr. Winston breaks out in a rash but did not touch anything to cause it.” What conclusion could you make from this text detail? A. Mr. Winston broke out in a rash because he is allergic to snakes B. Fear causes Mr. Winston to break out in a rash C. Mr. Winston breaks out in a rash because he touched the snake D.The snake crawled on Mr. Winston after he fainted and fell on the floor.
B
300
Describe the sequence of events (the order things happen) from the time Cara brings the box into the library until Mr. Winston faints.
Cara brings a box in the library. Mr. Winston insists on looking in it. He picks up the box, opens it, screams, and faints. Then the snake slithers out.
300
What was the problem in this story?
Cara brought the snake into the library and he got loose.
400
If someone insisted on doing something, would they feel strongly about it? Why or why not?
Yes, because you would only insist on something if it was important to you.
400
What is a question you could ask yourself while you are reading this passage? "That snake isn't dangeroud. It is a local snake, and there are no poisonous snakes in Manitoba."
answers will vary
400
Cara leaves the snake outside at first and tries to bring the reference book out. Cara says “nothing” when Mr. Winston asks her what is inside her box. What conclusion can we draw from these text details? A. Cara thought it was appropriate to bring the snake into the library B. Mr. Winston was upset Cara brought the snake into the library C. Cara thought it was important to find out what kind of snake she owned D. Cara knew it was wrong to bring the snake into the library
D
400
What genre was this story?
Realistic Fiction
500
What does the word "genuine" mean?
honest or real
500
Why is it important to ask ourselves questions as we read?
It helps us understand what we are reading.
500
What does the word "conclusion" mean?
a reasonable guess about ideas that are not stated in the text
500
What does the word "generalization" mean?
a conclusion that is true most of the time, but not always.
500
What was the authors purpose for writing this story?
To entertain the reader.