The War with Grandpa Novel Study Curriculum Map
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Story Summary:
Peter was thrilled to hear that Grandpa Jack was coming to live with the family until he learned that Grandpa Jack was going to take over his bedroom and he must move into the dark, scary guest room on the third floor. Together with his two friends, Peter devises an outrageous plan of what he will do to Grandpa to force him out of his bedroom. Grandpa Jack sees this rival activity as a joke and continues to get even with Peter. Instead of becoming close, Peter and Grandpa have a cruel and rather hurtful relationship developing. Peter learns about the causes and effects of war and how often self sacrifices and discussion are important if harmony and love are to exist in a family.
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.
Overall Objectives: The students will:
• become acquainted with the writings of Robert Kimmel Smith
• practice several major reading skills used in this novel study
• learn and review major language skills and spelling rules that formulate good writing skills
• participate in creative, enrichment and follow-up activities
• appreciate the difficulties a child faces as he or she grows up
• become familiar with the interaction and influence of grandparents and their importance
Introduction includes:
• At A Glance – Skill List by Chapter
• Story Summary - Synopsis
• Author Biography
• Teacher Prep and Information
Student Booklet
• Booklet Cover
• Chapter Questions
â—¦ Comprehension Questions for Chapters One to Thirty-Seven
â—¦ Answer Key
Novel Extension Activities
• Answer Key for Extension Activities
• Reading and Vocabulary
1. Sequential Order
2. Similes
3. Synonyms
4. Antonyms
5. Compound Words
• Grammar Activities
1. Quotational Hints
2. Suffixes
3. Run-on-Sentences
• Enrichment Activities
1. Finding the Meaning
2. Analogies
3. Anagrams
4. Problem Solving
5. Word search Fun!
• Creative Writing Activities
1. Story Writing
2. Letter Writing
3. Inventing a Board Game
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