1. Come Sing, Jimmy Jo Katherine Peterson(4.7) Themes Learning about oneself and others Life as an outsider Coming of Age Moving to a new place Skills/Strategies Set a Purpose Compare/Contrast Self Monitor and Repair Skim and Scan to locate information

2. Book Club Meeting 1 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 1 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To learn what conflict the Johnson Family faces, and how it is resolved Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: humble, chords, squabble, gospel, harmony

3. Book Club Meeting 2 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 2 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To discover who Eddie Switten invites to the Family’s Woodspring performance, and why Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: rejoice, accessories, provisions, faltered

4. Book Club Meeting 3 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 3 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To understand how things begin to change for James, and how he feels about these changes Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: burden, crave

5. Book Club Meeting 4 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 4 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To discover what news Eddie shares with the Family and how the Family reacts Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: climax, melody, gratitude, contract

6. Book Club Meeting 5 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 5 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To learn what changes James will face when he becomes a member of the Family and which will be most difficult Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: genuine

7. Book Club Meeting 6 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 6 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out how James adjusts to his new school Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: quavering, immunizations, pending, motto

8. Book Club Meeting 7 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 7 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out what James does with the excuse his mother gives him-and why Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: nearsighted, impassive, detainees, cohorts

9. Book Club Meeting 8 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 8 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To understand why James feels like he has betrayed his grandma Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: lamentable, woes, agriculture, possessed, traitor

10. Book Club Meeting 9 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 9 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out what happens during recess and after school that disturbs James Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: engulfed, reviving, impressed

11. Book Club Meeting 10 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 10 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To discover how James feels after performing Jerry Lee’s new song at the show Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: loyal, spry, enchantment

12. Book Club Meeting 11 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 11 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out what news Keri Su shares with James when he gets home, and how this news affects him Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: glum, fuming, obligation

13. Book Club Meeting 12 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 12 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To learn how Jerry Lee makes James feel better Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: lurking, abruptly, solicitous, coaxing

14. Book Club Meeting 13 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 13 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To discover what Eleazer Jones reveals – and why Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: scorn, patriotic, inherited

15. Book Club Meeting 14 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 14 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out why James thinks that Mr. Wallace is being unfair Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: suitable, upstage, featured

16. Book Club Meeting 15 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 14 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To understand how Jerry Lee seems to feel about the demo Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: demo

17. Book Club Meeting 16 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 15 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To learn how the newspaper reviews the Family’s performance at the coliseum Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: Coliseum, rendition reprimand

18. Book Club Meeting 17 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 16 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out who James decides to talk to about the man claiming to be his father Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: peculiar

19. Interview Questions… Keri Su vs. Jimmy Jo Do you mind if we ask you a few questions? How old are you? Did your mom and dad bring you up singing? When did you start playing the guitar? What is your favorite song?

20. Book Club Meeting 18 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 17 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To discover what gift Jerry Lee gives to the whole family. Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: solemnly

21. Book Club Meeting 19 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 17 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To understand why-for the first time ever-James feels glad to leave the farm Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: complimentary, synthesized, delicate

22. Book Club Meeting 20 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 18 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To find out where Eleazer Jones takes James, and how this place makes him feel Strategy: Self-Monitor and Repair Vocabulary: appealed, defiantly, wharf, skiff, lulled

23. Book Club Meeting 21 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S READING: Come Sing, Jimmy Jo: Chapter 17 TODAY’S PURPOSE: To understand what James realizes as he looks out at the audience at the end of the book Strategy: Compare and Contrast Vocabulary: fury, insignias

24. Book Club Meeting 22 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo PURPOSE FOR READING THE BOOK: To understand what James learns from his experience TODAY’S PURPOSE: To think about how James has changed through the course of Come Sing, Jimmy Jo

25. Book Club Meeting 23 Come Sing, Jimmy Jo TODAY’S READING: Informational pamphlets about the county fair and about country music TODAY’S PURPOSE: To learn about the different events and musical performances that will take place at a local county fair Strategy: Skimming and Scanning to Locate Information