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The ButterflyeFantasmic.com -- Incredible Homeschool Curriculum, Exactly The Way Homeschoolers Need It!
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 Homeschool Curriculum Specially Designed For the BookThe Butterfly
Book Author: Patricia PolaccoPublisher:
2000, Philomel Books, New York 
 Curriculum Last Updated: 29-Jun-09
 
Description:
BOOK: When all hope seems lost, it can sometimes be a little sign that lets you know everythingwill be okay. This is the story of a young girl growing up during World War II and her friendshipwith a ghost that she finds in her home. Your child will learn about one family's struggles to keepanother safe and the terms privilege, mysterious, and
Note to Parents:
 This book's content is based on World War II. There is some violence; a man is beaten in thestreet and they speak of death. There are many French and German words used throughout thetext. If you would like to translate them with your child, refer to http://translation2.paralink.com/ and be sure that you select the right translation you need, type the word into the designated box,and then select translate.
 
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The ButterflyeFantasmic.com -- Incredible Homeschool Curriculum, Exactly The Way Homeschoolers Need It!
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Table of Contents
 
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Read Me First & Printing Instructions
 
If this is your first eFantasmic curriculum, then please read through thissection. It will give you a great overview of all the stuff you are going tofind in this packet. Of course, if you’ve already read it once, skip it!
 
II.
 
Vocabulary Parents Guide
 
This is your answer sheet for the vocabulary words. You should readthrough these so you are familiar with the definitions. Some wordsobviously have more than one meaning in real life. This guide will tell youthe specific definition of the word as it is used in this curriculum. Thesevocabulary words were chosen to expand your child’s use of the language aswell as focus on the core concepts of the book your child will read.
 
 Note:
We think it’s a good idea to go ahead and talk about these vocabularywords before your child reads the book. The idea isn’t to quiz or overlychallenge your child, but to learn new uses of words in our language. Werecommend just going through the vocabulary words and telling your child the definitions that will be used in the book. This way you both gain someconfidence before your child even begins.
 
III.
 
New Concepts Parents Guide
 
Once again, this is your answer sheet. You should quickly read through it toget an overview of the discussion questions and answers.
 
IV.
 
Vocabulary Discussion Sheet
 
If you don’t need your child to write down answers but instead want to justsit down and talk to your child about the vocabulary words, use this sheet.As you discuss each word and its use have your child check off each word.When your child is done, have him/her fill in his/her name, date it, andinclude it in a portfolio.
 
V.
 
Vocabulary Worksheet
 
If you would like your child to do some writing, you can use theseworksheets and have your child fill in the appropriate answers.
 
VI.
 
New Concepts Discussion Sheet
 
Again, if you would simply like to sit down and discuss each new idea withyour child, use this sheet and have your child check off each conceptdiscussed. When finished, fill out your child’s name, date the sheet, andinclude it in your portfolio.
 
 
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VII.
 
New Concepts Worksheet
 
If you would like your child to do some written work, then use thisworksheet. When it is completed, be sure to have your child write his/hername and date then include the worksheet in your portfolio.
 
VIII.
 
Pre-Reading Parents Guide
 
If you’ve never read this before, please read it! It’s really powerful stuff, andoften the most overlooked. What is pre-reading, and why is it so important?This is a powerful technique to dramatically increase your child’s retention,comprehension, and recall of what he/she has learned from the book.
IX.
 
Establish Your Purpose Discussion Sheet
 
What does your child want to find out from this book? If your child doesn’thave this question in his/her mind before reading the book, the informationgathered will be fragmented and unfocused. At the very least, simply usethis discussion sheet to talk to your child for a few minutes before readingthe book. Don’t forget to have your child check off the items, then sign anddate it for your portfolio.
 
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Establish Your Purpose Worksheet
 
If you want your child to formalize a purpose before reading the book, thengo ahead and use this worksheet. Don’t forget to have your child check off the items, then sign and date it for your portfolio.
 
XI.
 
Chart of Retention
 
This chart will improve your child’s enjoyment of the book he/she is aboutto read. It will also drastically improve what he/she remembers and retainsfrom the book. Hence the name, chart of RETENTION. There are threeversions. One is for discussion only. The other has large lines to fill in broadideas. Lastly, there is a version for writing out more complex ideas. Whichyou use is your choice, as well as how much writing you want your child todo. We recommend going through the discussion version at minimum sothat your child has a good framework for what he/she is going to read.
 
 NOTE:
There are 2 times that your child uses this Chart of Retention. Onceis before he/she reads the book, the other is after.
 
XII.
 
Power Reading Parent’s Guide
 
These are some hints and tips on encouraging your child to be a PowerReader. Remember that the difference between just sitting passively andreading and having your child be an active thinker while reading is HUGE.Here are a few guidelines to remind your child of while he/she is reading.
 
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