Freaky Friday

Table of Contents Novel Study Title Page for Students................................................................................................... 3 Before Reading............................................................................................................................................ 4 Who was Mary Rodgers?........................................................................................................................ 5 My Character Chart................................................................................................................................... 6 Dictionary Detective! Chapters 1 – 2.................................................................................................. 8 Vocabulary Study Chapters 1 – 2......................................................................................................... 9 Understanding the Story Chapters 1 – 2.......................................................................................... 10 Chapter Summary Chapters 1 – 2....................................................................................................... 11 Dictionary Detective! Chapters 3 – 4.................................................................................................. 12 Vocabulary Study Chapters 3 – 4......................................................................................................... 13 Understanding the Story Chapters 3 – 4.......................................................................................... 14 Chapter Summary Chapters 3 – 4....................................................................................................... 15 Dictionary Detective! Chapters 5 – 6.................................................................................................. 16 Vocabulary Study Chapters 5 – 6......................................................................................................... 17 Understanding the Story Chapters 5 – 6.......................................................................................... 18 Chapter Summary Chapters 5 – 6....................................................................................................... 19 Dictionary Detective! Chapters 7 – 8.................................................................................................. 20 Vocabulary Study Chapters 7 – 8......................................................................................................... 21 Understanding the Story Chapters 7 – 8.......................................................................................... 22 Chapter Summary Chapters 7 – 8....................................................................................................... 23 Dictionary Detective! Chapters 9 – 11............................................................................................... 24 Vocabulary Study Chapters 9 – 11...................................................................................................... 25 Understanding the Story Chapters 9 – 11........................................................................................ 26 Chapter Summary Chapters 9 – 11..................................................................................................... 27 Time for a Test!............................................................................................................................................ 28 Reading Log................................................................................................................................................. 30 Answer Key................................................................................................................................................... 31 Common Core State Standards............................................................................................................ 43

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Before Reading Title of Book: Author of Book: Have you read anything by this author before? If so, what was it?

Look at the front cover. What hints do you think it gives about the story?

Read the back cover. What do you learn about the story from the back cover?

Based on the front and back covers, do you want to read this book? Why or why not?

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Dictionary Detective! Chapters 1 - 2

Using a dictionary, find the definitions for the words below.

nuisance Definition:

fortified Definition:

loathe Definition:

inherit Definition:

radiant Definition:

enthusiasm Definition:

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Vocabulary Study Chapters 1 - 2

Match Up

Match the words in the left column to their definitions in the right column.

inherit •

• to intensely dislike

radiant •

• strengthened

enthusiasm •

• bright; glowing

fortified •

• to receive from predecessors

nuisance •

• excitement; lively interest

loathe •

• an annoying person or thing

Fill in the Blank

Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks with the provided vocabulary.

loathe

fortified

nuisance

radiant

enthusiasm

inherit

1. Annie was shocked to learn that she would _________________________ her uncle’s horse ranch. 2. Josh flashed Linda a _________________________ smile as he jogged past her on the running track. 3. The wall surrounding the castle was _________________________ with iron rods so that enemies could not knock it down. 4. Hattie had so much _________________________ for the reading assignment that she wanted to begin right away. 5. In Lisa’s opinion, the child was a _________________________, so she would not agree to babysit him. 6. If Molly did not _________________________ vegetables, she might have tried the broccoli soup.

A Little Extra! Freaky Friday

Imagine that you are Annabel and that you just woke up in someone else’s body! On the back of this paper, write a short diary entry describing your experience. Describe how you feel, what you will do, and whom you will tell – if anyone.

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Understanding the Story Chapters 1 - 2

Multiple Choice 1. In Chapter 1, Annabel wakes up in the body of:

2. Annabel and her mother disagree about all of the following EXCEPT:

(a) Her mother.

(a) Annabel’s bedroom.

(b) Her father.

(b) Annabel’s hair.

(c) Ben.

(c) Annabel’s nickname.

(d) Mrs. Strauss.

(d) Annabel’s freedom.

Short Answer 3. How does Annabel feel about her brother, Ben? Why?

Long Answer 4. In Chapter 1, Annabel finds herself in someone else’s body. Explain why Annabel believes that her mother is responsible for the change.

A Little Extra!

In Chapter 1, Annabel finds herself in someone else’s body! If you could switch bodies with any other person you know (or know of), whom would you choose? Why?

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Chapter Summary Chapters 1 - 2

1. If you were to give a title to this section of the book, what would it be?

2. What happens in these chapters?

3. What is your favorite part of this section of the book?

4. What new words did you learn in these chapters?

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5. Draw a picture of something you think represents these chapters.

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Common Core State Standards This novel study is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (U.S.) Grade 3 RL3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. RL3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events. RL3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language. RL3.5 Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections. RL3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters. L3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L3.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. L3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Grade 4 RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. RL4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). RL4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean). L4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. L4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Grade 5 RL5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. RL5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. RL5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). RL5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. L5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. L5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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