Interactive Read Aloud Sample

2nd Nine Weeks - 3rd Row

4-1.10  Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text.

4-2.8  Analyze informational texts to identify cause-and-effect relationships.

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4-3.6 Compare the daily life and roles of diverse groups of Americans during and after the Revolutionary War, including roles taken by women and African Americans such as Martha Washington, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley (Molly Pitcher), Abigail Adams, Crispus Attucks, and Peter Salem.

4-3.7 Explain the effects of the American Revolution on African Americans and Native Americans,

including how the war affected attitudes about slavery and contributed to the inclusion of abolition in

early state constitutions and how the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

that were developed by Congress influenced the future of Native Americans.

4-4.1 Compare the ideas in the Articles of Confederation with those in the United States Constitution,

including how powers are now shared between state and national government and how individuals and

states are represented in the national congress.

Book: The Scarlet Stocking Spy By: Trinka Hakes Noble

Book Introduction: Our story today is another example of the important role girls and women played during the American Revolution. In Redcoats and Petticoats we learned how women and children who lived in the country helped the war effort. Today we will learn how the females who lived in large cities also played important roles.

Day 1 Questions:

Interactive Read Aloud Questions / Correlation to Standard / Testing as a Genre Item
Our story begins in 1777 in Philadelphia. Battles have already been fought in Trenton and Princeton, but the British have not yet reached Philadelphia. Listen to see if you think the war has had any effects on Philadelphia.
Read “In the fall of 1777…” to the end of “Maddy Rose called…”
What effects have the war had on the life of the people during this time?
Turn and talk
(Some aspects of life in the illustrations show no effects, but the words paint the picture that the city has suffered due to the war. / 4-1.10  Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text. / How might Maddy’s brave actions have affected the outcome of the war?
a.  The British might have melted the liberty bell.
b.  The American ladies would not have had fancy clothes.
c.  The American soldiers would have more information about the British ships.
d.  The city of Philadelphia had the flag she made.
Test Strategy:
Do not pick a fact from the text that does not match what the test maker asked.
4-1.10 Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text.
Read “Outside, on the bustling streets…” to the end of page “Maddy Rose was loyal…”
What words describe what Maddy is like on the inside?
Discuss
Which of these character traits could be a problem for her family during war time and why?
Turn and Talk (Chart) / 4-1.5 Analyze the impact of characterization and conflict on plot.
Read “She’d her clothesline…” to the end of “So once a week at dusk…”
(When reading the page, cover the illustration/diagram with a Post-It Note.)
Explain the code Maddy is using to your talk partner.
After discussing – uncover the illustration and reread.
Why is it helpful to have an illustration or diagram that shows what was stated in the text?
Turn and Talk / 4-2.6 Use graphic features (including illustrations, graphs, charts, maps, diagrams, and graphic organizers) as sources of information.
Read “Jonathan would sneak into the city…” to the end of “Once he saluted her like….”
With your partner think of at least three reasons Maddy has decided to become a spy. Please provide evidence for each of your reasons. / 4-1.10 Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text.

Day 2 Questions:

Interactive Read Aloud Questions / Correlation to Standard / Testing as a Genre Item
The author does something that is very interesting as the war is getting closer to Philadelphia. We will have a page with Jonathon out on the battlefield and on the next page Maddy and her mother in the city both being during the same time period. Then the author takes us back to the battlefield and back to the city. As I read the next four pages think about why the author chose to setup the text this way.
Read “Then, early one morn…KaBOOM!....” to the end of “But Maddy Rose could not…”
Discuss the author’s reason. / 4-1.6 Interpret the effect of the author’s craft (for example, word choice, sentence structure, the use of figurative language, and the use of dialogue) on the meaning of literary texts.
Read “Maddy Rose’s sharp eyes…” to the end of “Maddy didn’t even stop to think…”
At this point in the story the author must make a decision as to whether the shadowy figure will be Jonathon or not.
Listen as I read the next two pages (37 – 38) to see how the author gives us the answer.
Let students lead the discussion on how they know Jonathon has been killed in war. / 4-1.2 Analyze literary texts to draw conclusions and make inferences.
Read “Back in her darkened room…” to the end of “That night, and for many nights to follow…”
What is causing Maddy to be so loyal to her country?
Turn and Talk
What other character traits does Maddy have that we can add to our chart from yesterday?
Discuss / 4-1.10 Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text.
Read “Through the bleak cold winter…” to the end of “many years have passed…”
What have we learned about the effects of war on the lives of everyday women? What have we learned about the strength of people during war?
Turn and Talk / 4-1.10 Analyze cause and effect relationships in literary text.
How would this story change if Maddy Rose had not been brave and determined?
Turn and Talk / 4-1.5 Analyze the impact of characterization and conflict on plot.