Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By: Judy Blume

advantages chunk benefits There are advantages to being tall such as being able to reach the top shelf.

inspected base word + ending looked at closely, examined The doctor inspected my tonsils with a flashlight and decided that she didn’t need to take them out.

babbling base word + ending chattering Sylvia could not understand what her two- year-old sister was saying because she was babbling.

suggested base word + ending recommended Raul suggested that we call our parents for permission to change plans.

relieved chunk comforted I was so relieved to find out that I didn’t have to give my oral report, because I wasn’t prepared.

expression chunk a saying Make hay while the sun shines is an expression that means you should use your time well.

imitated base word + ending Copied Leo imitated every move his brother made so that he could learn to do that dance.

hesitated base word + ending paused in uncertainty When Eli asked me to follow him across the narrow bridge, I hesitated because I thought that I might fall.

Team Talk-Day One 1.Peter’s father asked Mr. and Mrs. Yarby to stay at his apartment because- A.He thought that they would be more comfortable there than at a hotel. B.Mrs. Yarby was allergic to hotel sheets and towels. C.Mr. Yarby was bringing more Juicy-O for the family. D.They liked Fudge and wanted to visit him for a while. 2.Why didn’t Peter like sharing a room with Fudge? 3. What clues do you have that Peter’s mother wants Mr. and Mrs. Yarby to feel welcome during their visit? 4. Why did Peter decide to eat a rose petal?

Partner Reading Read pages 8-11 (stopping at the first paragraph) aloud with your partner. Read page 12 silently.

Extender Do Peter and his mother get along well? How do you know?

Two Minute Edit fudge is going to git Peters’ pet turtle, dribble (5)

Team Talk-Day Two 1.Mr. Yarby says, “I’m a firm believer in old-fashioned good manners!” Who has better manners, Peter or Mr. Yarby? What clues from the text helped you draw this conclusion? 2. What was tickling Peter’s arm in the morning? A. A spiderB. FudgeC. DribbleD. None of the above 3.Did Fudge know he had done something wrong when he decorated the Yarby’s suitcase? How do you know? 4.Why did Peter’s father throw away all of the Juicy-O?

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Do you think it was fair that Peter’s father lost the Juicy-O account? Explain.

Adventures in Writing A good topic sentence (beginning sentence) tells the reader what you are going to write about in your paragraph. Here is an example of a topic sentence: “If I could create a wonderful sister, this is what I would want.”

Day Three-Two Minute Edit Fudge made a hooge mess whin the Yarby’s came to visit (3)

Team Talk-Day Three 1.Do you think Fudge is spoiled? What clues in the book help you draw that conclusion? 2.Fudge spent dinnertime under the table because- A.He was being punishedB. He wanted to be a dog C.Corn flakes were on the floorD. Peter told him to 3.Why did Peter’s father put the cereal on Fudge’s head? 4.How did Peter feel about what happened to Fudge?

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Do you think Fudge learned his lesson? Why or why not?

Two Minute Edit- Day Four peter was gelus of all the attension fudge reseved? (6)

Team Talk-Day Four 1.When Peter’s mother left, who did she say should watch Fudge? A. JimmyB. PeterC. SheilaD. All of the above 2.Why did the kids take Fudge to the playground? A.It was easier to watch him there. B.Fudge begged to go on the swings. C.Sheila wanted to go there. D.Jimmy and Peter wanted to play a game. 3.Why didn’t anyone notice what Fudge was doing at the playground? 4.Which of the three older kids do you conclude was most helpful when Fudge tried to fly like a bird? What clues helped you draw that conclusion?

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Do you think Peter should feel guilty about what happened to Fudge? Why do you think that?

racket chunk loud noise Louise made a racket by kicking and screaming when she couldn’t go to the mall.

demonstrate chunk to show by example It is important to demonstrate for the new employees how to use the office equipment.

entertain chunk to amuse The clown came to the party to entertain the children with tricks and funny jokes.

considered base word + ending thought carefully about I considered my choices and finally decided to go to the movies.

position chunk place, area Mrs. Pullman moved forward from her position backstage to welcome the guests arriving at the concert.

installing base word + ending setting up for use I had trouble installing the new refrigerator in the same place because it was bigger than the old one.

method chunk a certain way of doing something My painting method is different from Sam’s because I use oil paints, while he uses watercolors.

hardly chunk barely The room was so dark I could hardly see what was in front of me.

Team Talk-Day One 1.What caused Jennie to bite Grandma? 2.Peter’s mother offered birthday cake to Mrs. Rudder because she- A.Had more cake than the children could eat. B.Wanted to thank her for Fudge’s gift. C.Knew Mrs. Rudder loved birthday cake. D.Wanted to keep Mrs. Rudder from complaining. 3.Fudge threw the picture dictionary aside and yelled “No book!” What does this tell you about Fudge? 4.Which word means almost the same as selected on page 48? A.StackedB. Chose C. ReturnedD. Read Explain how you know.

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partners. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender After seeing how the other children were behaving, would you have let Fudge’s party continue? What would you have done? Explain.

Two Minute Edit Fuje and him friends made a lot of raquet at his party (4)

Team Talk-Day Two 1.Does Peter take good care of Dribble? 2.How did Dr. Brown trick Fudge? 3.Peter says, “It burns me up the way people treat Fudge,” and he can’t wait until Fudge is older. What does this tell you about Peter? 4.Fudge did not open his mouth until Peter did. Afterwards, he said “…just like Pee-tah!” What does this tell you about Fudge’s character?

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Do you think Peter behaved like Fudge when he was three? Explain.

Two Minute Edit- Day Three Fudge willn’ t open him mouth four the dentist Peter had two show him how. (5)

Team Talk-Day Three 1.Which is a solution to the problem Fudge has in the shoe store? A.Peter gives his balloon to Fudge. B.Mr. Berman gives Fudge another lollipop. C.Peter tries on a pair of saddle shoes. D.Peter’s mom punishes Fudge for his behavior. 2.What does Peter do to show that he thinks his mother should be honest with Fudge? 3.Why does Peter’s mom compare the ways Peter and Fudge eat? 4.How does Peter feel about Fudge by the time they leave Hamburger Heaven? How do you know?

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender How would you feel if you had a brother, sister, or younger friend who wanted to be just like you? Why would you feel that way?

Two Minute Edit- Day Four Fudge dumpt peace on his head. Fudge put mashed potatoes on the wall at hamburger heaven. (6)

Team Talk-Day Four 1.Which word below describes Sheila? A. FriendlyB. BossyC. ShyD. Lazy 2.What happened after Fudge showed Peter the ruined poster? 3.What does Peter do to show that he blames his mom for the ruined project? 4.Write a question for your teammates to answer about an event you read about today.

Partner Reading Read page 73 aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Fudge is young and gets into everything. If you were a member of the Hatcher family, what would you suggest as a way to solve this problem?

settled base word + ending solved, decided Amos settled the arguement between his younger sisters by flipping a coin.

groaned base word + ending made a deep sound of showing pain or displeasure Keisha groaned loudly when her brother stepped on her foot.

avoided base word + ending kept away from Laura avoided her neighbor’s fierce dog by walking on the opposite side of the street.

dimmed blend made or became less bright The lights dimmed as the performers walked on stage.

wandering base word + ending roaming; straying Our dog Henry was last seen wandering in our neighbor’s backyard.

beamed base word + ending smiled with joy, shined Cameron beamed at his parents when they announced they were going to his favorite amusement park for vacation.

wailed base word + ending cried loudly Delisa wailed when she lost her favorite stuffed bear.

considering base word + ending taking into account, keeping in mind Jerry’s football team did quiet well considering they did not get the chance to practice the day before the game.

CAUSEEFFECT Fudge was mad when he opened Sam’s gift. ______________________________________________________________________ Peter tried on saddle shoes.

Team Talk –Day One 1.Why won’t Peter be in the commercial? 2.What problem does Mr. Vincent have with Fudge when it is time to do the commercial? 3.How does Janet try to solve the problem? 4. What causes Peter to feel like a “fourth grade nothing”? A.Fudge was chosen to star in the commercial and Peter wasn’t. B.Fudge is smaller and can fit on the bike easily. C.Fudge gets all of the attention. D.Both B and C

Partner Reading- Day One Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Peter feels like a “fourth grade nothing”. If you were Peter’s friend, what would you say to make him feel important?

Two Minute Edit – Day Two Mr vincent choosed Fudge to be in the toddle bike commercial. (5)

Team Talk- Day Two 1.Why does Mr. Hatcher take the boys to the movies? A.It is a rainy day.B. He doesn’t know what else to do with Fudge. C.Peter wants to see A Bear’s LifeD. Both A and B 2.Do you think Peter is right when he says Fudge is too young for the movies? Explain. 3. Does Mr. Hatcher taker care of Fudge as well as Mrs. Hatcher? Use information from the text to support your answer.

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently

Team Talk Extender Where do you think Fudge is in the movie theater? Explain.

Two Minute Edit – Day Three

Team Talk- Day Three 1.Why did Peter’s father want to keep everything that happened a secret from Peter’s mom? A.They were planning a surprise birthday party. B.She would feel sad that they had so much fun without her. C.She would be upset if she found out what happened. D.Both B and C 2.How did Mrs. Hatcher find out that Fudge was in a commercial? 3.When Mrs. Hatcher found out Fudge was in a commercial, she was- A. SurprisedB. AngryC. SadD. Nervous 4. Mr. Hatcher thinks that he managed well when his wife was gone. Do you agree? Use information from the text to support your answer.

Partner Reading – Day Three Read page 105 aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Should Peter’s father have told his wife the truth about everything that happened? Explain.

Two Minute Edit – Day Four why caint Fudge stay out of trouble (3)

Team Talk – Day Four 1.Does Fudge realize that eating Fudge is a serious situation? Explain. 2.What happened as a result of Fudge eating Dribble? A.Fudge was punished for eating Dribble. B.His mother became upset and rushed him to the hospital. C.Peter ran away from home because no one cared that Dribble was eaten. D.Fudge needed an operation to remove Dribble from his stomach. 3.How is Mrs. Hatcher’s reaction to the news that Fudge ate Dribble different from the reactions of those in the elevator? 4.How does Peter feel about Fudge by the time they get to the hospital? Use information from the text to support your answer.

Partner Reading Read pages aloud with your partner. Read pages silently.

Team Talk Extender Do you think Fudge deserves to be punished for eating Dribble? Explain.