The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden Lit Link Grades 4-6

<p>The importance of friendship feelings and doing the honorable thing regardless of the consequences is stressed throughout the novel. The activities guide student learning and enjoyment through chapter-by-chapter questions. The additional activities in vocabulary word study and personal development help to improve literacy skills in communication critical thinking and more. Reproducible chapter questions plus comprehension questions a story summary author biography creative and cross curricular activities complete with answer key. A novel by George Selden.</p><p><br></p><p>Overall Expectations; The students will:</p><p>• use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking knowledge of language structure vocabulary building and use of conventions.</p><p>• identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot main idea characters setting).</p><p>• learn about the dynamics of relationships empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times learning unselfishness and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.</p><p>• relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.</p><p>• appreciate the importance of friendship loyalty and sacrifice in personal relationships.</p><p>• learn how that standing up for what one feels is right is the honorable thing to do.</p><p>• appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.</p><p>• learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.</p><p>• state their own interpretation of a written work using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.</p><p><br></p><p>List of Skills</p><p><br></p><p>Vocabulary Development       </p><p>1. Using content clues        </p><p>2. Locating descriptive words/phrases   </p><p>3. Listing synonyms antonyms homonyms  </p><p>4. Use of capitals and punctuation    </p><p>5. Identifying syllables         </p><p>6. Listing compound words</p><p>7. Determining alphabetical order    </p><p>8. Use of singular/plural nouns    </p><p>9. Developing dictionary skills      </p><p>10. Identifying parts of speech      </p><p>11. Identify an analogy        </p><p>12. Identifying an idiom        </p><p>13. Identifying a simile        </p><p>14. Identify alliteration.</p><p><br></p><p>Character Activities</p><p>1. Determine character traits</p><p>2. Compare two characters</p><p>3. Relating personal experiences</p><p>4. Understand concepts: friendship perseverance</p><p><br></p><p>Creative and Critical Thinking</p><p>1. Research</p><p>2. Complete 5 W's Chart</p><p>3. Write a letter to a friend</p><p>4. Conduct an interview</p><p>5. Create a KWL Chart</p><p>6. Write a description of personal feelings</p><p><br></p><p>Setting Activities          </p><p>1. Identify the details of a setting     </p><p><br></p><p>Art Activities</p><p>1. Design a cricket house</p><p>2. Design a cover for the novel</p><p>3. Develop a Storyboard</p><p><br></p><p>Plot Activities</p><p>1. Complete a Story Map</p><p>2. Identify conflict in the story</p><p>3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth</p><p>4. Develop a Storyboard</p><p>5. Identify a cliffhanger</p><p>6. Identify the climax of a novel</p><p>7. Develop a synopsis.</p><p><br></p>