Remembering: Who were Josh and Tuck? What happened to them?
Understanding: Hot Seat. In this role playing activity pick a few students to assume the role of different characters in the books such Gabe, Davey, and Orlee. These students will sit in the front of the class and be interviewed by the other students. The students who are role playing as the characters need to think quickly to answer the questions and comments from their classmates. (50 Literacy Strategies by Gail Tompkins)
Applying: Predict what would have happened to Davey if Gabe had not confused the soldiers with his bugle. Do you think Davey would have died in battle or would he still have been just fine?
Analyzing: Venn Diagram. Download and print the pre-made venn diagram. Using the venn diagram compare and contrast Gabe and Orlee. (50 Literacy Strategies by Gail Tompkins) Venn Diagram
Evaluating: Evaluate Gabe's reasoning for wanting to protect Davey.
Creating: In the story, Gabe comes up with a plan to save Davey's life. Imagine if you had to save a sibling or friends life. Devise a plan that you would use if you had to save the life of someone you loved.
Understanding: Hot Seat. In this role playing activity pick a few students to assume the role of different characters in the books such Gabe, Davey, and Orlee. These students will sit in the front of the class and be interviewed by the other students. The students who are role playing as the characters need to think quickly to answer the questions and comments from their classmates. (50 Literacy Strategies by Gail Tompkins)
Applying: Predict what would have happened to Davey if Gabe had not confused the soldiers with his bugle. Do you think Davey would have died in battle or would he still have been just fine?
Analyzing: Venn Diagram. Download and print the pre-made venn diagram. Using the venn diagram compare and contrast Gabe and Orlee. (50 Literacy Strategies by Gail Tompkins) Venn Diagram
Evaluating: Evaluate Gabe's reasoning for wanting to protect Davey.
Creating: In the story, Gabe comes up with a plan to save Davey's life. Imagine if you had to save a sibling or friends life. Devise a plan that you would use if you had to save the life of someone you loved.