Common Core State Standards - The Book Umbrella Novel Studies

Table of Contents
Novel Study Title Page for Students................................................................................................... 3
Before Reading............................................................................................................................................ 4
Who is Kate DiCamillo?........................................................................................................................... 5
My Character Chart................................................................................................................................... 6
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 1 – 5.................................................................................................. 8
Vocabulary Study Chapters 1 – 5......................................................................................................... 9
Understanding the Story Chapters 1 – 5.......................................................................................... 10
Chapter Summary Chapters 1 – 5....................................................................................................... 11
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 6 - 10................................................................................................ 12
Vocabulary Study Chapters 6 - 10....................................................................................................... 13
Understanding the Story Chapters 6 - 10........................................................................................ 14
Chapter Summary Chapters 6 - 10..................................................................................................... 15
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 11 – 15............................................................................................. 16
Vocabulary Study Chapters 11 – 15.................................................................................................... 17
Understanding the Story Chapters 11 – 15..................................................................................... 18
Chapter Summary Chapters 11 – 15.................................................................................................. 19
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 16 - 20............................................................................................. 20
Vocabulary Study Chapters 16 - 20.................................................................................................... 21
Understanding the Story Chapters 16 - 20...................................................................................... 22
Chapter Summary Chapters 16 - 20................................................................................................... 23
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 21 - 25............................................................................................. 24
Vocabulary Study Chapters 21 - 25.................................................................................................... 25
Understanding the Story Chapters 21 - 25...................................................................................... 26
Chapter Summary Chapters 21 - 25................................................................................................... 27
Dictionary Detective! Chapters 26 - 30............................................................................................. 28
Vocabulary Study Chapters 26 - 30.................................................................................................... 29
Understanding the Story Chapters 26 - 30...................................................................................... 30
Chapter Summary Chapters 26 - 30................................................................................................... 31
Time for a Test!............................................................................................................................................ 32
Reading Log................................................................................................................................................. 34
Answer Key................................................................................................................................................... 35
Common Core State Standards............................................................................................................ 49
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Before Reading
Title of Book:
Author of Book:
Have you read anything by this author before? If so, what was it?
Look at the front cover. What hints do you think it gives about the story?
Read the back cover. What do you learn about the story from the back cover?
Based on the front and back covers, do you want to read this book? Why or why not?
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Dictionary Detective!
Chapters 1 - 5
Using a dictionary, find the definitions for the words below.
ignorant
Definition:
harbored
Definition:
astounded
Definition:
defiantly
Definition:
whittle
Definition:
disease
Definition:
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Vocabulary Study
Chapters 1 - 5
Match Up
Match the words in the left column to their definitions in the right column.
ignorant •
• to be surprised
• to carve away at something
• acting in a way that resists or challenges
someone or something
• kept in your mind
harbored •
astounded •
defiantly •
whittle •
• unaware of
• a sickness
disease •
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks with the provided vocabulary.
ignorant
harbored
whittle
astounded
defiantly
disease
1. Gina ___________________________ thoughts of anger toward her friend for talking about her.
2. I like to __________________________ animals out of bars of soap.
3. I was ___________________________ when my painting won the art contest at school.
4. The new babysitter was ___________________________ of the fact that the Brewer kids were the
most badly-behaved kids on the block.
5. My grandma has a heart __________________________ so she can only eat some foods.
6. Everytime I tried to pull my horse Prancer forward, she ___________________________ took a step
back.
A Little
Extra!
What do you think is the most interesting word used in this section
and why?
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Understanding the Story
Chapters 1 - 5
Multiple Choice
1. What does Rob think of the Kentucky Star
sign? ______
(a) He thinks it is the nicest thing to look at
in the town.
(b) He thinks it is tacky.
(c) He thinks it will bring him good luck.
(d) He thinks it looks just like a real star.
2. What is Sistine Bailey named after? ______
(a) The Sistine Museum.
(b) The Sistine Bridge.
(c) The Sistine Tunnel.
(d) The Sistine Chapel.
Short Answer
3. The last sentence of Chapter 5 states that Rob is “free”. Why is he free and what is he free from?
Long Answer
4. At the beginning of the story, Rob sees a tiger. How does Rob react to seeing the tiger?
A Little
Extra!
Rob’s mother taught Rob how to whittle. What is something that your
parent or guardian has taught you?
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Chapter Summary
Chapters 1 - 5
1. If you could give a title to this section of the book, what would it be?
2. What happens in these chapters?
3. What is your favorite part of this section of the book?
4. What new words did you learn
in Chapters 1 to 5?
5. Draw a picture of something you think
represents the first five chapters.
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Common Core State Standards
This novel study is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (U.S.)
Grade 4
RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing
inferences from the text.
RL4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the
text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
RL4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to
significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
L4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Grade 5
RL5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing
inferences from the text.
RL5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a
story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
RL5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
RL5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language
such as metaphors and similes.
L5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Grade 6
RL.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn
from the text.
RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a
summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the
characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and
contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
L.6.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade
6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Common Core State Standards © Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and
Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.
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