Quick Synopsis:

Jamie is special, unpredictable and full of surprises. He often courts danger and always escapes. But, when something sudden and terrible happens to Jamie, his best friend must face the tragedy alone. 

Overall Learning Expectations: 

The students will:

• become acquainted with the writings of Doris Buchanan Smith
• develop self-confidence in reading
• learn and/or reinforce several major reading skills in the reading process
• become aware of the need for taking responsibility for one’s actions and to point out the dangers to oneself and others when this is not done
• appreciate the joy of life and the grief that comes when life is taken
• be involved in a wide range of opportunities that challenge, bring success, and provide enjoyment 

Teacher Notes Include:

• At A Glance – Skill List by Chapter and Activities
• Overall Expectations and Synopsis
• Author Biography
• List of Skills
• Teacher Tips and Information:
  • Information on Grief
  • Blackberry
  • Stings
  • Japanese Beetle
• Teacher Evaluation Sheet
• Student Tracking Sheet
• Reproducible Student Booklet
• Brainstorming Ideas
• Blank Activity Cards
• Answer Key 

Chapter Questions Include:

• Comprehension Questions
• Analyzing Information
• Reading for Detail
• Character Analysis

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight 

Literary Activities

• Similes
• Personification
• Onomatopoeia 

Word Study Activities

1. Bumble Jumble
2. Word Search
3. Silent Letters
4. Synonyms
5. Antonyms
6. Compound Words 

Vocabulary Activities

1. Syllabication/Alphabetical Order
2. Association of Word Ideas 

Grammar Activities

Five activities covering:

1. Nouns
2. Adjectives
3. Verbs
4. Adverbs 

Creative Writing Activities

1. Tongue Twister Fun
2. Poetry Riddles
3. Action Word Poetry
4. Making a Character Sketch
5. Obituary
6. Ideas for Communication 

Enrichment Activities

1. A Message to Jamie – Decipher and Encipher a Coded Message
2. Position Puzzles
3. Letter Logic 

Research Activities

1. The Bee
2. Communication – Morse Code
3. Communication – Morse Code Alphabet
4. Types of Communication

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