1. The Family Under the Bridge
Web quest
Compiled by Mrs. Kane

2. The Family Under the Bridge
As you read, jot your thoughts on post-its.
Make Connections
Visualizations
Predictions
Questions
Inferences
Thoughts about Characters
New words learned
Any other thoughts
Be prepared to discuss your thoughts

3. Actions or Interactions
Character Actions, Thoughts, Emotions
Characters
Actions or Interactions
Thoughts
Emotions

4. Character Diary Assignment
Choose one of the main characters (Armand, Suzy or Madame Calcet) to keep a character diary for.
After reading each chapter, you will write a diary entry from the perspective of the character you choose.
In the diary entry you write what happened in the chapter from the point of view of your character. Please include details from the story and inferred character emotions and thoughts about what happened.
Remember to label the top of the sheet with the chapter number and today’s date. Then include your greeting “Dear Diary or Dear Journal.” Start your entry on the next line down. Please include a closing “Fondly,” or “Your Friend, “or “From,” and then go down a line to sign the characters name.
In Chapter one, if your character does not yet appear in the story than you will just write a summary of what happened in the chapter.
You can use the character actions, emotions and thoughts graphic organizer to help you.

5. Sample Character Diary Entry
Chapter 1 Today’s Date
Dear Journal,
Today was a glorious day. I don’t know why, but I had a feeling that something great was going to happen. I took a stroll down to see the beautiful flowers outside of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Seeing the bright colors of the flowers invigorated my spirit. I could almost hear the chirping of the birds on a sunny spring day. I met a woman named Anabel. She looked about my age. She was working with the flowers. She kindly gave me some branches to decorate my buggy. I hope I didn’t make her angry when I took a sprig of holly for my lapel…….
Your friend,
Armand

6. Story Vocabulary and Spelling Words Week 1
The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words
practical – sensible in everyday matters
obedient- willing to obey
hobo – tramp or vagrant
niche– a recess or a set-back area in a wall;
fragile – easily damaged or shattered
loitering- lingering aimlessly about a place
generosity– readiness in giving
cranky – grouchy
morsel – small piece or bite
apologetic – sorry
coax – strongly encourage
If you want to learn more about these words click on the link to bring you to http//dictionary/reference.com

7. Story Vocabulary and Spelling Words Week 2
The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words – week 2
vendors– people who sell goods, usually from a stand or cart
forlorn- lonely or unhappy
weary – tired or exhausted
sodden– soaked or drenched
immense – huge
tidy- neat
courteous– polite
plead – to beg
pedestrians – people who travel on foot
envious – jealous
solemn– serious
boast – brag; speak with too much pride
scowl – frown or grimace

8. Story Setting – Paris, France
Learn about Paris neighborhoods by clicking below:
In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned after reading information on this website. Please write how these neighborhoods are different from the neighborhoods in your area? Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

9. Paris Attractions
Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Seine River
Rue de Corse
Hotel de Ville

10. Paris Attractions
Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.
Court of Miracles
Halles
Boulangerie or Patisserie Bakery in Paris
Louvre Department Store
Palais Royal

11. Paris Attractions
Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.
Louvre
Rue de rivoli
Place Maubert
Jardin des Plantes
Rue de l’opera
Tournelle Bridge

12. Streets of Paris
Click on this link to check out a video and read about the streets of Paris in action in recent years.
In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned from this site. Also, please write how you think the current Paris is different form the Paris that Armand lived in. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

13. Yule Log or Buche de Noel
French Foods
Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ famous foods. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.
Bread
cheese
chestnuts
Thin pancake or crepe
Yule Log or Buche de Noel
market

14. Holiday Traditions in Paris
To learn more about Holiday Traditions in Paris,
click on the link below.
In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

15. Final Thoughts
When you are done with the book jot down your final thoughts
Favorite part of the story and why
Disappointing parts and why
Places you would like to go to in the book and why
Characters you would like to meet if they were real and why
Story Summary