Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study
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Description
This Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study was created to accompany the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. The activities are designed to encourage students to read closely and think critically about the text. This delightful picture book is a great way to introduce students to philosophical thinking! Ideal for whole class teaching or small group instruction, this resource is packed full of engaging activities!
Story Synopsis
A young niece tells the story of her great-aunt Alice Rumphius, who made a childhood promise to do something to make the world more beautiful. The story describes how Miss Rumphius travels the world and has many adventures, only returning home after she hurts her back. Remembering her long-ago promise, Miss Rumphius plants colorful lupines everywhere. When they bloom, all the townspeople love the vibrant flowers blanketing their seaside town. By planting lupines, Miss Rumphius keeps her promise to her grandfather, literally making the world a more beautiful place.
CONTENT
- Cover/Teacher Notes/Contents Table/TOU/Credits
- ACTIVITIES
1. COMPREHENSION
- Comprehension Strips
- Recording Sheets
2. VOCABULARY
- Match Up (word and definition)
- Thoughtful Thesaurus
- Smart Synonyms
- Alphabetical Order
3. STORY ANALYSIS
- Story Analysis Graphic Organizer
- Important Events Graphic Organizer
- Story Sequencing Cut and Glue Activity
- Cause and Effect
- Setting the Scene
- True and False Cut and Glue Activity
- Fact and Opinion Cut and Glue Activity
4. CHARACTER ANALYSIS
- Miss Rumphius Character Analysis Graphic Organizers (differentiated)
- Miss Rumphius Character Map
- Grandfather Character Analysis Graphic Organizers (differentiated)
- Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram
5. WRITING ACTIVITIES
- Draw and Write: I will make the world more beautiful by...
- Postcard Activity
- My Three Goals
6. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- Time to think: 10 essential questions
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