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Doctor De Soto by William Steig Newbery Honor Book Included: A brief excerpt from the book and rigorous question set activities promoting higher level-thinking development
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Additional Resources The Amazing Bone by William Steig Monty by James Stevenson Owen by Kevin Henkes A Weekend with Wendell by Kevin Henkes
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Tier 1 Excerpt from book Jacob’s Ladder Goals & Objectives Habits of Mind
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Excerpt Doctor De Soto, a mouse dentist, helps various animals by treating their toothaches-except those, of course, with a taste of mice. When a fox comes to him one day in great pain, Doctor De Soto is unsure what to do. A kind-hearted mouse, he wants to help the poor fox, but how can he ensure his safety when doing so. Obtain the book from a school library to read the story in its entirety and complete the ladder activities.
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Students will be able: Ladder A A1: Sequencing-To list in order of importance specific events or plot summaries A2: Cause and Effect-To identify and predict relationships between character behavior and story events, and their effects upon other characters or events. A3: Consequences and Implications-To predict character actions, story outcomes, and make real-world forecasts. Ladder C C1: Literary Elements-To identify and explain specific story elements. C2: Inference—To use textual clues to read between the lines and make judgments about specific textual events, ideas, or character analysis. C3: Theme and Concept—To identify a major theme or ideas common throughout the text. Ladder D D1: Paraphrasing—To restate lines read using their own words. D2: Summarizing—To provide a synopsis of text sections. D3: Creative Synthesis—To create something new using what they have learned from the reading and their synopsis.
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Habits of Mind Working Interdependently Thinking about Thinking (metacognition) Innovating, Creating, Imagining Refer to Jacob’s Ladder Story Table for Ladder A, C, & D Thinking Questions.
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Tier 2 Rigor (Discussion) High Level Strategies with Ladder A, C, & D Questions
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Discussion Strategies: Think-Pair-Share, Write-around, Sequencing pictures, Role Play, Journaling Choose 3 of 4 questions below to complete. A2: What is the effect of having the fox as a dental patient? Think of all the issues associated with this situation. C1: In your opinion, what qualities or personality traits does Doctor De Soto exhibit? Make a list and share where each quality is portrayed in the book. C2: What inference do the De Sotos make when they hear the fox mumbling: “…with just a pinch of salt”? Are they right? D1: How would you explain the fox being tricked?
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Tier 3 Rigor (Discussion) High Level Strategies with Ladder A, C, & D Questions
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Discussion Strategies: Think-Pair-Share, Write-around, Sequencing pictures, Role Play, Journaling Choose 2 of 3 questions below to complete. A1: Prioritize the major events in the story. A3: What problem-solving approaches do the De Sotos use in the face of danger to protect themselves? What is the outcome of their plan on the fox? C3: What might you rename the story, based on your understanding of the major ideas? How did you determine your answer?
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Tier 4 Reflections/Relevance
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Choose one of the ideas to complete. Be creative. 1. Make a series of at least five (5) drawings showing the major parts of the plot and include a written explanation of each drawing. 2. Create an alternative ending to the story. What might have happened to the De Sotos? Tell a friend your new ending. Ask your friend to illustrate a picture while you do the same, Compare and contrast your finished product. 3. With a partner brainstorm ideas for a mouse holiday, including leisure activities, modes of transportation, and the view of their surroundings. The two of you collaborate on a postcard, with a holiday scene on the front and a descriptive message on the back. Share with the class. Optional project strategies: Role Play; Create a Puppet Show; Charts, Posters, Flyers, Brochures; Raft
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