Indian+in+the+Cupboard

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= GOALS = >> [] >> [] >> [] >> [] >> [] >> [] >> [|Merriam Webster Online] >> [|Yahoo Kids Dictionary] >> [|Word Central] >> [|Rooting Out Words] >> [|How Words Work] >> [|Dictionary.com] >> [|Context_Clues notes- Power Point.ppt] >> [|root_words.ppt] Chapters 1-4
 * 1) For every two chapters the students will find definitions of new vocabulary words from the story. They will first write down what they think the definition is after reading the chapter and looking at the text and then they will look up and write down the actual definition to compare.
 * 2) Standards Addresse ﻿ d  - Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words in a new passage using context clues, roots/bases, and prefixes/suffixes. Use a dictionary to locate then record the meaning, root word(s), and part of speech of given words.
 * 3) Practice -
 * 1) Resources –
 * 1) Power Point Lesson on Context Clues and Root Words-
 * 1)  ASSESSMENT - Students must copy the following chart onto their wiki page and as they read their novel they should be filling it in. They need to complete the chart for at least 10 words.
 * word || page number in text || context clues || inferred definition || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">dictionary definition that matches use in text || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">part of speech as used in text || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">root or roots || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">prefix and/or suffix ||
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The students will make an appealing and creative advertisement for the magic cupboard and they will write a persuasive letter to recommend to read or not to read the book to other students.
 * 2) Using **one** of the following programs produce and advertisement and post it on your wikipage.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Resources on advertising [|Buyers Beware]and [|Propaganda Techniques]- propaganda Power Points, and [|Propaganda in the Classroom]- a lesson
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Print media - Glogster poster
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Creating a leaflet - []
 * 6) Web Page - Microsoft FrontPage or Weebly.com
 * 7) [|Bad Web Design Features]
 * 8) [|Good Web Design Features]
 * 9) Radio - [], or [], [], []
 * 10) Television - Video - [], [], [|www.xtranormal.com], []
 * 11) If you have trouble embedding try this [|http://embedit.in/http://embedit.in/]
 * 12) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The students will research information from various sources about Iroquois Indians and other Indian groups and give an oral presentation on what they found out. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">As a class the students will use other sources to check the accuracy of how Lynne Reid Banks portrays Iroquois Indians.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Iroquois History - []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Iroquois Student Project - []
 * Iroquois Fact Sheet - []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Iroquois on Wikipedia - []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">About the Iroquois - []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Iroquois Indians sources - []
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Online comprehension quizzes - []
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The students will actively participate in class and small group discussions about what they read, and write journal responses throughout the reading about how they can relate a personal experience to something that happened in the story, make predictions of what they think is going to happen, and any other discussion questions relating to the reading.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The students will actively participate in class and small group discussions about what they read, and write journal responses throughout the reading about how they can relate a personal experience to something that happened in the story, make predictions of what they think is going to happen, and any other discussion questions relating to the reading.

Chapters 5-8
 * Explain how Omri's magic metal cupboard worked. Include details of the experiment which led Omri to conclude that its magic only worked on plastic items.
 * Would you want to own Omri's magic cupboard? Why or why not?
 * Describe Omri's parents and two older brothers. Compare his family to yours.
 * Omri decided that the plastic Indian and metal cupboard were the best birthday gifts he'd received. Tell about your favorite gift from your most recent birthday.
 * What is your reaction to Little Bear? If he were a full-grown person, what kind of person would he be?

Chapters 9-12
 * Explain how Little Bear reacted to the handmade teepee Omri made for him. What changes did Little Bear want to make to it?
 * Do you think Omri was right to share his "secret" with Patrick? Why or why not?
 * In your own words, explain what you think would happen if a large handful of plastic figures were placed in the cupboard at one time.
 * How did Chapters 5-8 further develop Little Bear's personality? What new adjectives could you use to describe him?
 * Predict what will happen when the cowboy is taken to school.

Chapters 13-16
 * Summarize what happened inside Mr. Johnson's office once the boys were sent there. Include details of Omri's behavior as he waited outside, in Mrs. Hunt's office.
 * Explain in detail what happened that caused Omri and Patrick to be kicked out of third period assembly.
 * Describe Boone's appearance and personality. Be sure to include his unique habits.
 * Of the two characters, which one would you prefer to have as a friend, Boone or Little Bear? Give reasons to support your choice.
 * Predict what Mr. Johnson will do to the boys when he returns to school.

After the Book choose 5... Unanswered Questions
 * 1) Summarize the preparations and then the celebration Omri and Patrick held for Boone and Little Bear's brotherhood ceremony.
 * Patrick and Omri experienced several days of an up and down relationship. Describe their relationship at the end of the story.
 * Summarize Boone's visit to Omri's art class.
 * Do you feel it best to return Little Bear and Boone to "their own place and time"? Why or why not?
 * Predict how Mr. Johnson will probably treat Omri and Patrick when he returns to school.
 * 1) Did Omri's mother know that the key was magic?
 * 2) Did the key perform magic on the old jewelry box, too?
 * 3) Why didn't Little Bear ask where he was right away?
 * 4) Why didn't Omri Take Little Bear for a tour of his room?
 * 5) Did Little Bear ever tell Omri of any specific battles against the French? Where did these battles take place? Could Little Bear even tell who was winning the war?
 * 6) How did Little Bear raise the big beams of the long house by himself?
 * 7) How did Little Bear calm the Arabian horse so easily?
 * 8) How did lLittle Bear know about horses since he said he walked everywhere?
 * 9) What do you think Tommy told his fellow soldiers from WWI about his disappearance? Did he get into any trouble?
 * 10) When did Omri first become sensitive to the fact that Little Bear was a real human with a life of his own?
 * 11) Didn't Omri ever feel guilty about keeping Little Bear prisoner?
 * 12) After the trouble between Little Bear and Boone began that first morning, why didn't Omri just send Boone back?
 * 13) Why didn't the headmaster discipline Omri and Patrick when he kicked them out of the assembly?
 * 14) Why didn't Omri clean up the mess in the kitchen, since he was so concerned about not letting his parents know he was cooking?
 * 15) How did Little Bear know that white men were stealing Indian lands?
 * 16) Do you think the headmaster ever told his secretary what happened?
 * 17) What do you think the headmaster did after he had time to think about the incident?
 * 18) Was the teacher mad that the headmaster did nothing to the boys?
 * 19) What happened when Little Bear and Boon returned home?

>> [] Indian In the Cupboard Study Guide (partial)
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Write a Conversation (Choose one or think of a conversation you wished was in the book and was not, and write it.)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Omri tells the secret to his mother. She in turn tells Omri her childhood secret of the key.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Tommy returns to the front in WWI and reports to his senior officers about some secret weapon that transported him through time.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Gillon tells the secret of the cupboard to some friends and suggests that they place plastic space models in the cupboard as part of their science project to learn about space travel.

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__ Values __
Values are strong beliefs or standards by which one lives. Little Bear demonstrates a sense of values thorugh his words and deeds. As a brave, he finds it important to hunt for his own food and to use only what is necessary from the environment. When Omri tells Little Bear that he will be given food whenever he needs it, Little Bear becomes upset and replies, "Little Bear chief now. Chief hunts. Kills own meat. Not take meat others kill. If not hunt, lose skill with bow." Pride in doing a job well and with great skill are important to the young chief. Omri values friendship and is responsible and sensitive as well. Several times he tells Patrick not to abuse his life. Have you ever taken the time to assess what is really important in your life? For some people, material things, like clothes or toys, are important. What values are important in your life? Which values are more important? What about people who are valued by you? Do you have a good friend? What qualities do you look for in a friend?

__ Environment __
The Iroquois have great reverence toward the land. They believe that plants and animals have their own spirits and call upon those spirits for help in farming and hunting. They value and respect the land, taking only what they need and nothing more. They work together and share with each other in times of need. What might the world be like if we still lived this way today?

=For January 3, 2011= Answer these questions on your reading page. Post your answer to the latest "What do you think?" question on the discussion page. When you have finished, you may visit the Indian in the Cupboard link at the top of this page and watch the youtube video (if you computers are able to). If you have time, explore some of the links listed under resources, also located at the top of this page. = Character Analysis: = = Omri = Why does Omri come to respect Little Bear? What were some intial misconseptions that Omri had about Litlle Bear? Why can't Omri put all of his plastic toys in the cupboard?

Little Bear
How would you describe Little Bear's Personality? How does Little Bear show his concern for Boone?

<span style="background-color: #fc00ff; color: #800080; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">What do you think?

 * What do you think Tommy told his fellow soldiers from World War I about his disappearance? How might they have reacted? Did he get into any trouble?
 * What do you think about the idea of Omri taking Little Bear and Boone to school?
 * What parts of the book do you find funny? Sad? Exciting? What other emotions have you felt while reading this story?
 * Do you think Omri and Patrick are right to send Little Bear and Boone back to their own time?