Rob Horton is a young boy whose mother has recently died. His father uproots him from everything he knows and takes him to Lister, Florida to live in a seedy motel. Rob keeps all of his emotions locked up inside and will not share his feelings with anyone. When ugly red blisters appear on Rob's legs at school, the principal fears it is a contagious infection and sends him home. On his way home, while walking through the misty Florida woods, Rob is shocked to find a real-life tiger pacing back and forth in a cage. On the same day, Rob meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who is outgoing and readily displays her feelings.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.Novel by Kate DiCamillo.
List of Skills
Vocabulary Development: 1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonym4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying an idiom13. Identifying a simile14. Identifying alliteration15. Identify onomatopoeia16. Identify personification
Setting Activities: 1. Identify the details of a setting
Plot Activities: 1. Complete a Story Map2. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth3. Identify the climax of a novel4. Identify conflict in the story5. Develop a Storyboard6. Identify point of view7. Predict an outcome
Character Activities: 1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: coping with loss, friendship
Creative and Critical Thinking: 1. Research2. Create a Reader's Theatre presentation3. Write a letter to a character from the novel4. Conduct an interview5. Create an Observation Chart6. Write a description of personal feelings7. Create a poem
Art Activities: 1. Design a cover for the novel1. Develop a Storyboard2. Design a poster
Overall Expectations
The students will: - develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication.- use good literature for developing skills: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.- become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activi