2. I have no prior knowledge about this word I can decode this word, but don’t know its meaning I can decode this word and know its meaning beyond cartwheel collection fastened mustache seriously

3. 1. If you collect things, what will you have? _________________________ 2. If a man has a beard, what might he also have on his face? ____________ 3. When you turn sideways on your hands, you are turning a _____________. 4. The park is ________________the school playground just across the road. 5. A synonym for tied or attached is ________________________________ 6. Without joking or thoughtfully ____________________________________

4. 1. Mara fastened her seatbelt. 2. Before the roller coaster ride began Mara fastened her seatbelt to make sure she wouldn’t fly out of her seat.

6. What do friends do?

7. How might someone who has just moved to a new neighborhood feel?

8. What are ways someone can make a friend?

9. What do you do when you are feeling lonely?

10. PREVIEW the story by looking at the pictures or illustrations. Silently, READ page 286. What does the title, “Gloria, Who Might Be My Best Friend” suggest or tell you about the story?

11. Popcorn READ pages 286-290 Drawing Conclusion – How do you know Gloria is thoughtful? Make a Prediction – What do you think will happen to Julian and Gloria’s friendship? Wishes and Kites don’t seem to have anything to do with each other. What can you do as readers to help you understand what Gloria is planning?

12. Popcorn READ pages 291-297 Drawing Conclusion – How does Julian know that Gloria also wished they would be friends? Cause/Effect Relationships – Why do you think Julian will keep Gloria as a friend?

13. Events in realistic fiction stories happen in a certain order called

14. It helps readers better understand the story.