The Family Under the Bridge

The Family Under the Bridge

Web quest Compiled by Mrs. Kane

The Family Under the Bridge • As you read, jot your thoughts on post-its. – – – – – – – –

Make Connections Visualizations Predictions Questions Inferences Thoughts about Characters New words learned Any other thoughts

• Be prepared to discuss your thoughts

Character Actions, Thoughts, Emotions Characters

Actions or Interactions

Thoughts

Emotions

Character Diary Assignment • Choose one of the main characters (Armand, Suzy or Madame Calcet) to keep a character diary for. • After reading each chapter, you will write a diary entry from the perspective of the character you choose. • In the diary entry you write what happened in the chapter from the point of view of your character. Please include details from the story and inferred character emotions and thoughts about what happened. • Remember to label the top of the sheet with the chapter number and today’s date. Then include your greeting “Dear Diary or Dear Journal.” Start your entry on the next line down. Please include a closing “Fondly,” or “Your Friend, “or “From,” and then go down a line to sign the characters name. • In Chapter one, if your character does not yet appear in the story than you will just write a summary of what happened in the chapter. • You can use the character actions, emotions and thoughts graphic organizer to help you.

Sample Character Diary Entry Chapter 1

Today’s Date

Dear Journal, Today was a glorious day. I don’t know why, but I had a feeling that something great was going to happen. I took a stroll down to see the beautiful flowers outside of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Seeing the bright colors of the flowers invigorated my spirit. I could almost hear the chirping of the birds on a sunny spring day. I met a woman named Anabel. She looked about my age. She was working with the flowers. She kindly gave me some branches to decorate my buggy. I hope I didn’t make her angry when I took a sprig of holly for my lapel……. Your friend, Armand

Story Vocabulary and Spelling Words Week 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words practical – sensible in everyday matters obedient- willing to obey hobo – tramp or vagrant niche– a recess or a set-back area in a wall; fragile – easily damaged or shattered loitering- lingering aimlessly about a place generosity– readiness in giving cranky – grouchy morsel – small piece or bite apologetic – sorry coax – strongly encourage If you want to learn more about these words click on the link to bring you to http//dictionary/reference.com

Story Vocabulary and Spelling Words Week 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The Family Under the Bridge – Vocabulary Words – week 2 vendors– people who sell goods, usually from a stand or cart forlorn- lonely or unhappy weary – tired or exhausted sodden– soaked or drenched immense – huge tidy- neat courteous– polite plead – to beg pedestrians – people who travel on foot envious – jealous solemn– serious boast – brag; speak with too much pride scowl – frown or grimace

Story Setting – Paris, France • Learn about Paris neighborhoods by clicking below: • http://www.parisnet.com/parismap.html • In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned after reading information on this website. Please write how these neighborhoods are different from the neighborhoods in your area? Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Paris Attractions • Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Seine River http://www.aparisguide.com/seine/index.html

Notre Dame Cathedral http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/no tredame.htm

Hotel de Ville http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/hotelde ville.htm

Rue de Corse

Paris Attractions Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Court of Miracles

Halles

http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/forumdeshalles.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cour_des_miracles

Louvre Department Store

Boulangerie or Patisserie

Palais Royal

Bakery in Paris

http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/palaisroyal.htm

Paris Attractions Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ major attractions. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each place. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Louvre

Rue de rivoli

http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/louvre.htm

Tournelle Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de _la_Tournelle

Jardin des Plantes http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/jardindesplantes. htm

Place Maubert http://www.nileguide.com/destination/paris/thingsto-do/place-maubert/815363

Rue de l’opera http://www.streetfilms.org/parison-skates/

Streets of Paris • Click on this link to check out a video and read about the streets of Paris in action in recent years. • http://www.streetfilms.org/paris-on-skates/ • In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned from this site. Also, please write how you think the current Paris is different form the Paris that Armand lived in. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

French Foods Click under each picture to learn about some of Paris’ famous foods. In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned about each. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Bread cheese

market

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-traditionalfrench-bread-2444/view/

Thin pancake or crepe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr% C3%AApe

chestnuts

Yule Log or Buche de Noel http://www.buzzle.com/articles/buche-de-noel.html

Holiday Traditions in Paris To learn more about Holiday Traditions in Paris, click on the link below. http://french.about.com/cs/culture/a/christmas.htm In your notebook, please write 3 things you learned. Remember to label the page with the story title and date.

Final Thoughts • When you are done with the book jot down your final thoughts – Favorite part of the story and why – Disappointing parts and why – Places you would like to go to in the book and why – Characters you would like to meet if they were real and why – Story Summary