George Washington’s Socks A Time Travel Adventure By Elvira Woodruff

George Washington’s Socks The Novel Written in 1991 Is considered to be a historical fantasy novel Based upon the time in history when George Washington lived and the American Revolution was happening

Summary of the Novel Introduction to George Washington Socks (vimeo)

Important Locations Google Tour of Important Places Delaware River

Important Locations (cont.) Battle at Trenton:

Introduction This is an adventure book that takes five children back through time to the Revolutionary War. The children learn first-hand what was happening as they meet George Washington and others who were involved in the war. The book has an unusual title. It’s called George Washington’s Socks, and it was written by Elvira Woodruff. We’ll find out what the title means when we get into it.

Look at the front cover. This picture is based on a famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River. You can see a few differences though, can’t you?

Vocabulary Imagining I have a friend who always sees the worst in a situation. I tell her to stop imagining things.

Vocabulary Imagining It is a verb. Means forming a mental image and is related to the word IMAGE. The other verb forms are imagine, imagines, imagined. Imagination is the noun form.

Vocabulary Incredible Finding a hundred-dollar bill would just be incredible.

Vocabulary Incredible It is an adjective. Means almost impossible to believe.

Introduction- Written Response Based on the title and picture, we know that the book is about five children going back through time to the Revolutionary War. What do you think is so important about George Washington’s SOCKS?

Chapter 1 Read Chapter 1 First Focus Matthew Carlton and his friends, Tony, Hooter and Q, have started an adventure club. The boys plan to meet and talk about real adventures. The first meeting is a camp-out and the topic is George Washington crossing the Delaware. Let’s read to get acquainted with the boys and see how their meeting goes. Read Chapter 1

Chapter One Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 1 and 2 Table 2: Complete questions 2 and 3 Table 3: Complete questions 4 and 5 Table 4: Complete questions 6 and 7 Sentence to Edit: mom dad katie and matt ate at the kitchen table

Chapter 2 First Focus – Discussion Read Chapter 2 Imagine you are going on an incredible camping trip, why do you think packing carefully will be important? Read Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 3 and 4 Table 2: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 3: Complete questions 7 and 8 Table 4: Complete questions 1 and 2 Every table discuss and be prepared to share: Would you rather be the brain, the scout, or the strong man? Why?

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 3 Ominously The dark clouds look very ominous. There was an ominous knock at the door.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 3 Ominously It is an adverb. It suggests that something bad is going to happen in the future. The adjective form is ominous.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 3 Legend The Native Americans had many legends about nature. Hercules had legendary strength.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 3 Legend It is a noun. Means an old story that is passed down through the years but is not proven to be true. The adjective form is legendary.

Chapter 3 First Focus – Discussion Read Chapter 3 The boys feel that camping in the backyard is not adventurous enough. Matthew suggests that they go for a hike to the lake. As we read together, let’s see what happens. Read Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 6 and 7 Table 2: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 3: Complete questions 1 and 2 Table 4: Complete questions 3 and 4 Sentence to Edit: let me go with you katie begged

Chapter 4 First Focus – Discussion Read Chapter 4 with a partner Tony says the legend of the lake is scarier than snakes and spiders. As you read Chapter 4 with your partner, decide whether you agree with him. Read Chapter 4 with a partner

Chapter 4 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 2 and 3 Table 2: Complete questions 4 and 5 Table 3: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 4: Complete questions 1 and 2 Sentence to Edit: did adam hibbs really disappear matt asked

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 5 I will beckon to the students to line up. Beckoning is a verb that means sending a signal to someone to come closer I will beckon to the students to line up.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 5 Beckoning It is a verb It means sending a signal to someone to come closer. .

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 5 Astronomy Stars, planets, comets, and other objects in space are astronomical subjects.

Vocabulary ~ Chapters 5 Astronomy It is a noun It means the study of the stars and planets and other objects in outer space. A person who studies space is an astronomer.

Chapter 5 First Focus – Discussion Read Chapter 5 During the hike to the lake, Katie drops the bag of marshmallows. She stops to pick them up, but the boys do not notice that she is not still with them. As we read together, let’s find out exactly what happens as a result. Read Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 1 and 2 Table 2: Complete questions 3 and 4 Table 3: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 4: Complete questions 7 and 8 When you are finished with your questions, begin answering the other questions.

Chapter 1-5 REVIEW Using the book and with a partner: Draw a map from the backyard to the lake. Mark the spot where Q ran into the spider web and Katie dropped the marshmallows. Show the three-quarter moon.

REVIEW: Chapters 1- 5 Use complete sentences Table 1: Chapter 1 Table 2: Chapter 2 Table 3: Chapter 3 Table 4: Chapter 4 Write a summary of the chapter in pairs Create a title for the chapter When Finished do the same for Chapter 5

Chapter 6 First Focus – Discussion Read Chapter 6 The boys find themselves still in the rowboat but it is cold and snowing. As we read together, let’s try to find an explanation for the strange things that are happening. Read Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete question 3 Table 2: Complete questions 1 and 2 Table 3: Complete question 4 Table 4: Complete question 5 The boys have felt several different emotions. For each of the boys, choose a feeling and write a sentence showing how it affects him. Here are some examples of emotions: bored, embarrassed, scared, anxious, relieved, angry, surprised. Think of an emotion that best describes each boy’s feelings. Then write your sentences.

Chapter 7 First Focus – Discussion 1. Why do you think Katie stood up in the boat? 2. Besides being cold, how do you think the boys feel now? 3. What might they be thinking? 4. What do you think will happen next? Read Chapter 7 with a partner and try to answer these questions as you read.

Summary The campers find themselves on a cold and snowy night with men who look and talk like General George Washington and his army men. They have gone back in time to the Revolutionary War.

Chapter 7 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 7 and 8 Table 2: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 3: Complete questions 1 and 2 Table 4: Complete questions 3 and 4 Sentence to Edit: nebraska is west of the mississippi river

Chapter 8 First Focus – Discussion The general is suspicious of the children. Maybe they are enemy spies. As we read together, let’s see how he changes his mind. Read Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 2 and 3 Table 2: Complete questions 7 and 1 Table 3: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 4: Complete questions 3 and 4 Sentence to Edit: general washington spent christmas fighting in the revolutionary war

Chapter 9 First Focus – Discussion Why did the general think they might be spies? Why did Matthew want to touch the general’s boots? Read Chapter 9

Summarize Let’s review today’s key events to bring our narrative up to date. Remember to check me and see if I’ve left out anything important. The campers have been rescued by George Washington’s army on the night of the famous Crossing of the Delaware River. It is cold and snowing. Adam Hibbs was asked to take the campers to safety at an inn for the night. Matthew is not allowed to leave to get on the boat with them after returning the general’s cape. Chapter 7-9 Summary (Vimeo)

Chapter 9 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete questions 3 and 4 Table 2: Complete questions 5 and 6 Table 3: Complete questions 7 and 8 Table 4: Complete questions 1 and 2 Question to answer: Why does Matthew think his daydream of fighting in the Revolutionary War has become a nightmare?

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 10 Infection Doctors use medicine to fight infection. There is always a danger of bacteria infecting a wound.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 10 Infection It is a noun that means an invasion of germs that can cause sickness or death. The verb form is infect.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 10 Substitute If I don’t have any milk, I might have to substitute water. If I am sick, you will have a substitute teacher.

Vocabulary ~ Chapter 10 Substitute It is a verb that means to take the place of something else. The word substitute can also be a noun. A person can be a substitute

Chapter 10 First Focus – Discussion Matthew has been given a gun and is waiting for orders with the other soldiers. He knows they plan to walk nine miles to Trenton. As we read together, think about whether he will follow his orders. Read Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Answer all questions with 7-Up sentences Table 1: Complete question 1 Table 2: Complete question 2 Table 3: Complete questions 3 and 4 Table 4: Complete questions 5 and 6 Create: Create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Matthew’s life and Israel’s life. You will have to find key details that are similar and different.

Chapter 10-12 Summary Chapter 13-15 summary (vimeo) Chapter 16-18 Summary Reading chapters: (read alouds) Chapter 1 (5:24) Chapter 2 Chapter 3 (5:01) Chapter 4 (6:15) Chapter 5 (9:04) Chapter 6 (5:08) Chapter 7 (6:36) Chapter 8 (10:30) Chapter 9 (10:21) Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 (7:27) Chapter 13 (9:14) Chapter 14 (8:31) Chapter 15 (16:13) Chapter 16 Chapter 17 (14:04) Chapter 18 (11:14) Chapter 19 (14:12)