In this chapter, we read about Kirsti getting some new shoes, but not liking them very much. Use the videos and activities included here to give your students greater access to a curriculum that meets state standards, yet is accessible to students who may need some adapted materials.

Chapter 4 Teaser Video

Length of Video: 0:43
Text Transcript

Chapter 4 Discussion Video

Length of Video: 0:27
This video discusses the idea of kids picking on another child who may not have nice clothes and how you would respond to seeing that happen.

Chapter 4 Lesson Plans

Use these lesson plans to help guide you as you do the Chapter 1 videos and activities included here.  

Chapter 4 Notetaking Chart

Length of Activity: 20 minutes

Chapter 4 Reading Comprehension Questions

Length of Activity: 25 minutes

Use this worksheet to assess student understanding of Chapter 4 material to look for areas that may need to be reinforced or retaught.

Chapter 4 Suspense Activity

Length of Activity: 15 minutes

This activity will help students look at how writers use suspense to keep the reader interested in the story.

Chapter 4 T-Chart

Length of Activity: 20 minutes

Chapter 4 Word Study

Length of Activity: 30 minutes

This word study will help students look more closely at words that they read in the text.