Appealing to the Five Senses

As you are reading, choose a short section or phrase in your book that appeals to 3 out of 5 of our senses.
1)  Chapter Number
2)  Number the item
3) Write down which sense it is...
4) Put the sentence or phrase in quotes...
5) Explain why it appeals to this particular sense....

Example:
1) Chapter 1 from The Secrets of Droon
2) Sense Number 1
3) Hearing
4) "...Hissing noises all around him..."
5) This phrase appeals to the sense of hearing because of the word "hissing".

Making an Inference

1.  Find a passage in your book gives evidence for a specific character trait.

2.  Use this comprehension strategy - "It says... I say... and So...

3.  "It Says"  Write something that you read in the book.

4.  "I say" Explain your background knowledge about this piece in the text.

5.  Write your conclusion...
What does this tell you that the character is feeling ....
What does this tell about the character's personality ...