Theme+Four

Theme Four Story Lessons
When one helps another, bot﻿ h gain in strength. -Ecuadorian proverb The //** Person to Person Theme **// is about the rewards and problems that come with close relationships. These stories are about people who try and overcome great challenges in their lives and build friendships with both humans and animals. Stories in this selection are both realistic fiction and nonfiction. Enjoy reading these four stories as we continue to build vocabulary, apply critical thinking, and engage in discussion.

Grammar Notes Study Skills

//** Mariah Keeps Cool **// With the help of her friends and family, Mariah plans a surprise birthday party for her sister Lynn.

12-20

 * 1) ==== ﻿ Choose to research either [|Junior Red Cross], [|Ecovolunteerism]or [|Peace Corps]====
 * 2) Review the corresponding website for your choice.
 * 3) Preview the video files associated with your volunteer organization.
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 * Junior Red Cross
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 * Ecovulteerism
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 * 1) Write a two paragraph summary about the information you gathered. Be sure to include the W's to talk about what each organization does. Evaluate and answer in your conclusion "what benefit does the volunteer gain from the experience?"

12-19
 * 1) Read segment two of the story.
 * 2) Refer back to page 348 and 349. Writers do not always supply all the informaiton readers need to understand story events. Sometime readers must evaluate story details in light of their own experiences. Based on the dialogue on page 349 draw a conclusion about what Brandon is like as a swim coach.
 * 3) Finish Story Structure graphic organizer.
 * 4) Access **//[|Mariah Keeps Cool Vocabulary]//** and open the presentation. Following the format set, add an additional slide for each vocabulary word. Save your file and submit it to me on 12-22 in out technology turn-in box.

12-18 Would you like to recieve, or give, the kind of gift Lynn recieved? Why or why not? 3. Use this graphic organizer to outline the story structure as you read.
 * 1) Make two predictions for the story. Record in your notebook.
 * 2) Reflection Question for Reading of Segment One