| 1. | Use the boxes below to show your understanding of the sequence of the story including setting, characters, and plot.
Use specific details to describe your drawings.
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| 2. | Using examples from the text, describe the main character in detail. Be sure to use specific examples from the story. (Cite evidence)
For example: I think that Jamie is probably a courteous person because when his classmates are working, he whispers to his teacher so that he won't disturb anyone.
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| 3. | Think about Jamie and the story, tell about a time when you faced a challenge or were in a similar situation. Be sure to go beyond the obvious and remember to use specific examples from the story. (Cite evidence)
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| 4. | If Eloise Jarvis McGraw, the author, were to tell you what the main theme(s) or message(s) of this selection were, what do you think she would say? Give examples from the story to support your answer. (Cite evidence)
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| 5. | Choose a story, text, or movie that the story "The Galumpagalooses" reminds you of and write its title below. Tell how they are alike and different using the Venn diagram. Write many specific details from the two to show your comparisons.
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The Galumpagalooses |
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| 6. | The author uses word choice to make you see, think, and understand her message(s). Quote specific words or passages from the selection that appeal to you or that you find weak. Explain why you think so.
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I choose this because...
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| 7. | Describe how to draw a galumpagaloos. Give an example and be specific.
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| 8. | Use this space to tell about anything else that you understood from the story, anything that the story made you think about, or any other thoughts that you have about the way the story was written.
* You may wish to review the story, your marginal notes, and your answers to decide what you would
like to write.
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Assessment questions by Dana Bauer, Heather Dunn, Ryan Dunn, Cindi Schmitz Produced for the Oregon Public Education Network (OPEN) with cooperation from the Willamette Curriculum Coalition, Willamette Education Service District, and the Literacy Partnership.
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