1. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume

2. This week we will begin Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, by Judy Blume. We’ll also learn how to draw conclusions about the characters in the story, based on the characters’ actions. When good readers draw conclusions about characters, they begin to understand the characters better and get more meaning from a story.

3. advantages inspected babbling suggested relieved expression imitated hesitated

4. advantages chunk benefits ; something that puts you in a better position than other people. There are advantages to being tall such as being able to reach the top shelf.

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

8. babbling base word + ending chattering Sylvia could not understand what her 2-year-old sister was saying because she was babbling.

9. Gaa Gaa Goo Goo

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

11. Idea

12. 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.

14. expression chunk a saying “Make hay while the sun shines” is an old-fashioned expression that means you should use your time well.

15. Half a loaf is better than none

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

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

20. T-P-S What are some things your brother or sister does that bother you? What are some things your brother or sister does that you think are funny? How can you tell when your brother or sister is mad? These are actions

21. read the title, look at illustrations, and cover of book predict with evidence who the main characters of the story are and the relationship between them. What clues helped you figure this out?

22. You put together clues from the illustrations with what you already know about people to draw a conclusion about the characters. You draw conclusions about your friends and family all the time. You notice little things about how your friend and draw conclusions about how he or she might feel that day. You also might know how someone feels and draw conclusions about why he or she acts a certain way.

23. The other day I noticed that when my friend Jake came into the room he wasn’t smiling the way he usually does. He slammed his books down and slumped over his desk. Jake usually like to joke around with his friends, but that day he didn’t talk to anyone. From the way Jake acted and from what I know about him, I drew the conclusion that something was really bothering him.

24. We draw conclusions about characters in a story in the same way. As we read this week, pay attention to the details the author gives us about the characters. We put those clues together with what we already know about people to draw conclusions that help us understand the characters.

25. As we read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, we will draw conclusions about the characters. We will pay attention to clues the author gives us about the characters so we can draw conclusions about their actions and feelings.

26. Pages 1-7

27. 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?

28. Read pages 8 –11 aloud with partners Pages 12 silently Fluency –page 8 CLARIFY RETELL Finished Early? Write 2 meaningful sentences with your two vocabulary words. Find all answers to TeamTalk questions and be ready to discuss!

29. STICKY WORDS? Page ______ Word: ____________

30. Write a paragraph describing a wonderful brother or sister. Be sure to include at least four things about the brother or sister that you think would make him or her wonderful. Include details to explain why these things would be important to you.

31. A wonderful sister fun same age friendly trusting plays games keeps secrets share clothes same classes is always nice to me everyone likes her

32. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume DAY 2

33. fudge is going to git Peters’ pet turtle, dribble (5)

34. advantages inspected babbling suggested relieved expression imitated hesitated

35. advantages chunk benefits ; something that puts you in a better position than other people. There are advantages to being tall such as being able to reach the top shelf.

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

39. babbling base word + ending chattering Sylvia could not understand what her 2-year-old sister was saying because she was babbling.

40. Gaa Gaa Goo Goo

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

42. Idea

43. 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.

45. expression chunk a saying “Make hay while the sun shines” is an old-fashioned expression that means you should use your time well.

46. Half a loaf is better than none

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

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

51. T-P-S Retell what has happened in the story up to this point.

52. Pages 13-16

53. 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. Fudge C. 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?

54. Read pages 17 – 19 aloud with partners Pages 20-21 silently Fluency –page 8, 15 CLARIFY RETELL Finished Early? Write 2 meaningful sentences with your two vocabulary words. Find all answers to TeamTalk questions and be ready to discuss!

55. STICKY WORDS? Page ______ Word: ____________

56. Write a paragraph describing a wonderful brother or sister. Be sure to include at least four things about the brother or sister that you think would make him or her wonderful. Include details to explain why these things would be important to you.

57. A wonderful sister fun same age friendly trusting plays games keeps secrets share clothes same classes is always nice to me everyone likes her

58. A good topic sentence tells the reader what you are going to write about in your paragraph. For my topic sentence, I might write, If I could create a wonderful sister, this is what I would want.

59. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume DAY 3

60. fudge made a hooge mess whin the Yarby’s came to visit (4)

61. advantages inspected babbling suggested relieved expression imitated hesitated

62. advantages chunk benefits ; something that puts you in a better position than other people. There are advantages to being tall such as being able to reach the top shelf.

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

66. babbling base word + ending chattering Sylvia could not understand what her 2-year-old sister was saying because she was babbling.

67. Gaa Gaa Goo Goo

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

69. Idea

70. 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.

72. expression chunk a saying “Make hay while the sun shines” is an old-fashioned expression that means you should use your time well.

73. Half a loaf is better than none

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

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

78. T-P-S Retell what has happened in the story up to this point.

79. Pages 22-23

80. 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 punished B. He wanted to be a dog C.Corn flakes were on the floor D. 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?

81. Read pages 24-27 aloud with partners Pages 28 silently Fluency –pages 8, 15 CLARIFY RETELL Finished Early? Write 2 meaningful sentences with your two vocabulary words. Find all answers to TeamTalk questions and be ready to discuss!

82. STICKY WORDS? Page ______ Word: ____________

83. Write a paragraph describing a wonderful brother or sister. Be sure to include at least four things about the brother or sister that you think would make him or her wonderful. Include details to explain why these things would be important to you.

84. A wonderful sister fun same age friendly trusting plays games keeps secrets share clothes same classes is always nice to me everyone likes her

85. Share and Respond

86. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume DAY 4

87. peter was gelus of all the attension fudge reseved? (6)

88. advantages inspected babbling suggested relieved expression imitated hesitated

89. advantages chunk benefits ; something that puts you in a better position than other people. There are advantages to being tall such as being able to reach the top shelf.

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

93. babbling base word + ending chattering Sylvia could not understand what her 2-year-old sister was saying because she was babbling.

94. Gaa Gaa Goo Goo

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

96. Idea

97. 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.

99. expression chunk a saying “Make hay while the sun shines” is an old-fashioned expression that means you should use your time well.

100. Half a loaf is better than none

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

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

105. T-P-S Retell what has happened in the story up to this point.

106. Pages 29-30

107. 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?

108. Read pages 31-32 aloud with partners Pages 33-36 silently Fluency –pages 8, 15, 24, 32 CLARIFY RETELL Finished Early? Write 2 meaningful sentences with your two vocabulary words. Find all answers to TeamTalk questions and be ready to discuss!

109. STICKY WORDS? Page ______ Word: ____________

110. Write a paragraph describing a wonderful brother or sister. Be sure to include at least four things about the brother or sister that you think would make him or her wonderful. Include details to explain why these things would be important to you.

111. Revise and Edit

112. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing By Judy Blume DAY 5

113. Review story elements When we last left Peter, Fudge had taken a flying leap off the jungle gym and knocked out his two front teeth. Sheila was crawling around looking for the lost teeth, and Fudge was screaming that he wanted his teeth back. What a mess!! In this section we’ll see what Peter’s mother has to say about all this.