Rules


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Assignment 1 1. Create a Google Document titled "Rules #" 2. Develop 10 questions you have about autism. 3. Search the web for reliable sites to gain answers to your questions.

Assignment 2 1. On your Google document you created in assignment 1, answer the following questions. Be sure you are using the Better Answers format, and answering the questions in complete sentences/paragraphs. //When you hear the word "rules," what do you feel and what comes to your mind? Tell some of the rules in your own life.// 2. Check out your copy of the book. (Mrs. Claus' class, your book and worksheet are in your pocket) 3. Read chapters 1-4. As you read fill out the "Reflect on Friendship" worksheet. While reading, write down any words you don't know, anything you don't understand, any predictions you make, or connections you can make. I will expect to see at least 5 sticky notes in your book. 4. Define the following words in your Google document. Be sure to list what page it is on in the book, and use it in a 5th grade quality sentence.
 * Due October 1, but we will discuss the first chapter Monday, September 27.**

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Assignment 3

As you read: As you read: Describe the situation that that this rule applied to and why it was an important rule to follow at that time.
 * Assignment || Due Date ||
 * Read chapter 5
 * put at least 2 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the word **hovers** in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. || October 5 ||
 * Read chapter 6
 * put at least 2 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the word **thrashing** in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. || October 6 ||
 * Think of something from your own life that reflects 3 of the following rules.
 * Not everything worth keeping has to be useful.
 * If you can only choose one, pick carefully.
 * At someone else's house, you have to follow their rules.
 * Solving one problem can create another.
 * Looking closer can make something beautiful.

This should be done at the bottome of your "Rules #" Google Doc. || October 6 || As you read:
 * Read chapter 7
 * put at least 2 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the word **accommodate** in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. || October 8 ||
 * As you are reading, continue to fill out the worksheet "Reflect on Friendship." Bring it to group on Friday. || October 8 ||

Assignment 4

October 11-18 As you read:
 * Assignment || Due Date ||
 * Read chapter 8 (pages 76-88)
 * put at least 2 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the word **grimacing** in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. This sentence needs to be written in your "Rules #" Google Document. || Tuesday, October 12 ||
 * Answer the following questions in your "Rules #" Google Document. These should be clearly marked "Assignment 4." You must follow the Better Answers format.

1. On page 81, Catherine's rule "Leaving out isn't the same as lying" is written. Why is it written here? Do you believe that leaving out isn't the same as lying? Why or why not?

2. This is the first time the reader, and Catherine, really get to meet Kristi. What are your first reactions to her? Explain.

3. Do you think it is fair for Catherine to have to baby-sit David? Why or why not? || Wednesday, October 13 || As you read:
 * Read chapters 9-10 (pages 89-103)
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the words __**uncomplicated, peril, gingerly**__ in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. This sentence needs to be written in your "Rules #" Google Document. || Monday, October 18 ||
 * Continue filling out your sheet " Reflect on Friendship" || Monday October 18 ||

As you read:
 * **Assignment 5** || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapters 11-12 (pages 104-123)
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the words __**gesturing**__ in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. This sentence needs to be written in your "Rules #" Google Document. || Wednesday, October 20 ||
 * Catherine is always coming up with rules for David to follow. Think about the way Catherine acts and feels towards herself and other people in the book. Then come up with at least one rule that you would make up for Catherine. Make sure this is a rule that is not in the book; it has to be your original rule. After the rule, you need to explain why you think it would be a good rule for Catherine to follow. Write down an example from the book where she needed to follow this rule.

This should be done in your "Rules #" Google Doc, and clearly labeled "Assignment 5." || Thursday, October 21 || As you read:
 * Read Chapters 13-14 (pages 124-144) As you read:
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * Find the words __**smirk**__ in the chapter and come up with a definition. Then write a sentence using the word correctly in a sentence of your own. This should be a 5th grade sentence. This sentence needs to be written in your "Rules #" Google Document. || Friday, October 22 - We will be discussing these chapters in class on Friday. ||
 * Read Chapters 14-16 (pages 145-166)
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * be ready to discuss your questions in class on Monday || Monday, October 25 ||

As you read: As you read:
 * ** Assignment 6 ** || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapters 17-18 (pages 167-185)
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * be ready to discuss your questions in class on Tuesday || Tuesday, October 26 ||
 * Read Chapters 19-21 (pages 186-200)
 * put at least 4 sticky notes in that show questions you had, connections you made, things that were confusing, and/or vocabulary words that you didn't understand
 * be ready to discuss your questions in class on Thursday || Thursday, October 28 ||
 * Use the paper handout to create words that Jason could put into his communication book. Think of 12 words that are important to the book (some of these can be ones that Catherine made for Jason, but some should be words you think of on your own).
 * First, write the word and draw a picture that represents that word.
 * Then, choose 6 of the words and write a sentence to explain why that word was important to the story. These sentences should be written in your "Rules #" Google Document and clearly labeled "Assignment 6. || Monday, November 1 ||

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