Freddy Dissel is a second grader and the middle child of his family. He tries out for the school play and discovers there is something special about him alone. Small and whole group activities focus on drama and physical education. The activities to help students comprehend, analyze and creatively interpret the stories.

The student will:

• develop the ability to read and work independently

• identify and understand the problems children may have in a family situation

• become acquainted with the writings of Judy Blume

Introduction includes:

• At A Glance – Learning Expectations

• Summary of the Story

• Author Biography

• Teacher Input Suggestions and Evaluation Ideas

• Vocabulary

• Student Booklet Cover

• Blank Activity Templates 

Guided Reading Approach

• Teacher Notes

• Reading Questions for every chapter.

Chapter Activities:

• Chapter 1 Activities with Answer Key

  • Recalling Details, Classifying Information, Reviewing the “Fr” Blend, Syllable Fun, Context Clues

• Chapter 2 Activities with Answer Key

  • Recalling Details, Seeing Relationships, Missing Blends, Nouns and Verbs, Matching Antonyms

• Chapter 3 Activities with Answer Key

  • Recalling Details, Context Clues, Word Meanings, Capital Letters

• Chapter 4 Activities with Answer Key

  • Making Inferences

Whole Book Activities with Answer Key

• Vocabulary Review, Sequencing Events

Independent Student Activity Cards

The following activity cards could be used at an interest center or placed at five stations in the classroom. The five stations could be labeled:

• Story Station

• Creative Writing Station

• Reading Station

• Spelling Station

• Art Station

Small Group and Whole Group Activities

• Six activities for drama and physical fitness.

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