Loser

.﻿Urbanek Titan Pad Week 1 **Be ready to share this in group on the due date. ** || 1/11/11 ||
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Find the document called Book Group Document in your Google docs list. Save a copy of this document, but change the title to be "# Loser". Be sure to share this new document with your teacher and your adult. || 1///11/11// ||
 * In your Loser document, under the Week 1 Journal heading answer the following questions....Why is it important to never give up? Write about a time that you failed at something, but didn't give up. What was hard and/or easy about not giving up even though you didn't get something right the first few times?
 * Read Chapters 1-4. While you are reading, find __two__ examples of cause and effect and note them on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where the events happen. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/12/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 5. While reading, find __two__ examples of cause and effect and note them on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where the events happen. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/13/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 1 - 5, look for the following vocabulary words trudging (p. 1), constraints (p. 3), and citizens (p. 13).

In your Loser document, under the Week 1 vocabulary heading.... Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/14/11 ||

Week 2
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Loser document, under Week 2 Journal, write about the following prompt...

Make a list of things you remember about different teachers you’ve had and what was different about each grade. Does any year or teacher stand out? Why? How do you think Zinkoff would have felt if he was in your class?
 * Be ready to share this in group on the due date.** || 1/18/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 6. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/19/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 7. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on the sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/20/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 8. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on the sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1///21/11// ||
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 2 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. What was Donald’s reaction when the older boy said the giraffe hat was his? Why did this reaction disappoint the fourth grader? Make sure to use specific examples/support from the book.

2. Why does Mrs. Meeks have to change her punishment for Donald’s outbursts of laughter in class? Do you think this was a good punishment for him? Explain. What other punishment would you have given him? Explain.

3. What does Donald do to welcome Andrew to the neighborhood? Does this achieve the desired result? Why or why not?  Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/24/11 ||
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 1/21/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 6 and 7, look for the following vocabulary words; spectacle, rekindle, and maneuver in your Loser document, under the Week 2 vocabulary heading....

Week 3
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapter 9. While reading write down at least 2 questions you had while reading. These questions should be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these questions. These should be written on sticky notes.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/25/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 10. While reading write down at least 2 questions you had while reading. These questions should be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these questions. These should be written on sticky notes.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/26/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 11. While reading write down at least 2 questions you had while reading. These questions should be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these questions. These should be written on sticky notes.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/27/11 ||
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 3 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. Do you think that Zinkoff and Andrew will be good friends? Explain why you think this. 2. What are you thoughts about Mrs. Biswell? Would you like to have her as a teacher? Use support from the book to explain why you think this. 3. Why can’t Zinkoff go with his father on Take Your Kid to Work Day? Why is it important to Zinkoff? How does his father make it up to him?

 Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/28/11 ||
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 1///27/11// ||
 * While reading Chapters 9-11, look for the following vocabulary words; **gnarled (p 53), gawks (p 64), and despite (p 69)** in your Loser document, under the Week 3 vocabulary heading....
 * In your Loser document under the "Week 3 Journal" heading, write about the following:

While growing up your dreams for what you want to be when you are an adult change. What jobs have you wanted to have? How have these jobs changed from when you were younger to now? Why do you think they've changed? || 1/28/2011 ||

Week 4
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Loser document under the "Week 4 Journal" heading, write about the following:

Everyone meets interesting people in their life. Think about someone that you found interesting. Why was this person interesting? How did you know this person? || 2/3/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 12. While reading write down at least 2 inferences. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these inferences and what clues the author gave you to help you make this inference. These should be written on sticky notes.

Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/4/11 ||
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/3/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 13. While reading write down at least 2 inferences. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these inferences and what clues the author gave you to help you make this inference. These should be written on sticky notes.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/4/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 12-13, look for the following vocabulary words; **heroically (p 73) and intrigued (p 75)** in your Loser document, under the Week 3 vocabulary heading....
 * Read Chapter 14. While reading write down at least 2 inferences. Write down the page number you were on when you came up with these inferences and what clues the author gave you to help you make this inference. These should be written on sticky notes.

1. Why did Donald think of his surgery as the worst period in all his eight years? 2. When he is stuck at home after his operation, why does Zinkoff think about the Waiting Man? 3. Why do you think Zinkoff gives himself a test? Does he learn anything about himself by doing his test?
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/7/11 ||
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 4 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.


 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || //2/7/11// ||

Week 5
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Loser document under the "Week 5 Journal" heading, write about the following:

Field Day is usually a fun time for kids. They get to take a break from the normal school day and play games while getting exercise. Think about all of the Field Days you have participated in. What was something you will remember about them? What makes this memorable? Did you have any bad experiences with Field Day? Explain. || 2/8/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 15. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.

Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/10/11 ||
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/9/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 16. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.**Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/10/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 15-16, look for the following vocabulary words; **doomed (p 95) and lurching (p 103)** in your Loser document, under the Week 3 vocabulary heading....
 * Read Chapter 17. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/11/11 ||
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 4 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. Chapter 15 is titled, "Discovered." In what way is Zinkoff discovered? Why does it happen at this time and not before? 2.Why is Zinkoff upset after Field Day? What makes him feel better? What does Zinkoff realize about his dad? 
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || //2/14/11// ||

Week 6
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Loser document under the "Week 6 Journal" heading, write about the following:

People escape things all the time. They might escape a situation that could turn into danger, a situation that might make them feel bad, or something thing that could get them into trouble. Explain a time you needed to escape something. What did you escape? Why did you feel like you needed to escape it? How did you escape? || 2/15/11 || Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/16/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 18. While reading write down at least three important details that were in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss these details and why they were important to the story.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/16/11 ||
 * While reading Chapter 18 look for the following vocabulary words; admit (page 119), regrets (121), and plunges (123) in your Loser document, under the Week 6 vocabulary heading....
 * Read Chapter 19. While reading write down at least three important details that were in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss these details and why they were important to the story.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/17/11 ||
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 6 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.


 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || //2/17/11// ||

Week 7
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Loser document under the "Week 7 Journal" heading, write about the following:

Do you believe in second chances? In a paragraph, tell about a time when you wish you had a second chance at something. || 2/23/11 || Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/24/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 20. While reading write down at least three questions you had while reading this chapter. Make sure these questions relate to important events and main ideas of the book. Be prepared to discuss these details and why they were important to the story.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/23/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 21. While reading write down at least three questions you had while reading this chapter. Make sure these questions relate to important events and main ideas of the book. Be prepared to discuss these details and why they were important to the story.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/24/11 ||
 * While reading Chapter 20-21 look for the following vocabulary words; ovation (page 134), emerging (140), grimace (147), and transparent (page 150) in your Loser document, under the Week 7 vocabulary heading....
 * In your Loser document, Under Week 7 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. Why does Zinkoff spend Field Day with the old lady on Willow Street? What does this show about Zinkoff's character? Use specific examples from the book to explain your thinking.

2. Who in the book do you think believes that Zinkoff is a loser? Who doesn't? Show examples to support your choices.


 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || //2/25/11// ||

Week 8
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Your book needs to be finished by March 7th.

We will be discussing chapters 22-23 in class on March 1st. || 3/1/11 ||
 * As you read each of the last chapters, write down a 2-3 sentence summary of each chapter. What was the most important thing that happened in each chapter? || 3/7/11 ||