1. Blooms Taxonomy Felix Reynoso Reading 3311 3 rd Grade Teks: (6) Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to explain the elements of plot and character as presented through dialogue in scripts that are read, viewed, written, or performed. (8) Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of nonfiction

2. How The Grinch Stole Christmas By: Dr. Suess Published by: Random House Children’s Books

3. Summary The town of Whoville is getting ready for Christmas. Everyone is happy and excited except for one grumpy, and angry character named the Grinch. The Grinch absolutely hates Christmas but nobody knows why. One day the Grinch get so tired of the Christmas spirit that he comes up with a mean and sneaky plan to ruin Christmas for the town. After stealing everyone's presents, food, and decorations, something strange happens. The Whos continue to celebrate Christmas even though all of their things have been taken. The Grinch finally begins to understand what Christmas is all about.

4. Remembering Name the main characters in the story. What was the Grinch trying to do? What did the Grinch hate?

5. Understanding On a sheet of paper draw your favorite scene from the story. Explain why the scene is important to the story.

6. Applying What would you have done if you had woken up to the Santa Clause at your house? Grab a partner and pretend you are talking to the Grinch. What would you say to change his mind about stopping Christmas?

7. Analyzing Create a Venn Diagram and compare The Grinch to Cindy Lou Who. What characteristics do they share? How are they different?

8. Evaluating Do you agree with the Grinch’s actions? Do you think it is o.k. to take things that do not belong to you? Why or why not? In groups discuss and defend your position.

9. Creating Use the My Story Book website to rewrite the story from Cindy Lou Who’s point of view. https://www.mystorybook.com/