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Chapters to read: 1&2

Strategy

Predicting

Directions: Using the title,

illustrations, and what
youve read in the first two
chapters, what do you think
the book is going to be
about? Give reasons for your
answer.

Chapters to read: 3&4

Strategy

Sequencing

Directions: Write what

happened first, second, and
then last in the two chapters
that you read.

Strategy

Connecting

Directions: What
connections can you make
to the book so far? Circle
your connection.
Text-to-text
Text-to-self

First

Text-to-world
How did you connect to
book? Use specific examples.

Then
Respond:

Respond:

Last

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What caused the
misunderstanding between
Evan and Jess? Why do you
think Even didnt want to
join Jess and Megans
lemonade stand?
Respond:
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Chapters to read: 5&6

Recall: What does the WHJ

club really stand for?
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Chapters to read: 7&8

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Word Work

Directions: Search through

the book and find 6-8 new
words. Write the words on
the lines and then create a
word search. Share it with a
book club member when
youre finished.

Strategy

Thick Questions

Come up with one thick

question and two possible
answers.
Possible Answer

Title: The
Lemonade War
Author: Jacqueline Davis

Question

Possible Answer

Name: _________________
Recall: What did Megan do
for Jess when she said she
was nervous about 4th grade?
Do you think Megan is nice?
Why or why not?
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Recall: Why did Jess ruin

Evans lemonade by putting
fruit flies in it?
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Group Members:
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Chapters to read: 9&10

Chapters to read: 11&12

I am Poem

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Directions: Take on the role

of a character! Write this
poem from their point of
view.

I am ____________________________

I am (two special characteristics)

I wonder (something youre

I want __________________________

curious about)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (repeat first line of poem)
I pretend (something you pretend
to do)
I feel (a feeling about something
imaginary)
I worry (something that bothers
you)
I cry (something that makes you
sad)
I am (repeat first line of poem)
I understand (something you
know is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you dream
about)
I try (something you make an
effort to do)
I hope (something you hope for)
I am (repeat first line of poem)

You try! Write your new

poem on the next page.

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Story Elements
Directions: Fill out the
following information about
the book.
Title:

I am ____________________________
I pretend _______________________

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Main Characters:
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I feel ___________________________
I worry ______________________

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Settings:
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I cry ____________________________
I am ____________________________
I understand ___________________

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Problem:
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I say ___________________________
I dream _______________________

Recall:

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Is Evan going to give Jess

her money back? Would you
if you were Evan? Why or
why not?
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I try ____________________________
I hope __________________________
I am ____________________________

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Solution:
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Chapters to read: 13&14

I am Poem for:
Strategy

Recapping

Brain TV
Directions: What did you see
in your brain TV during this
book? Draw a picture and
write a description.

Directions: Overall, how did

you feel about this book?
Answer the following
questions!
Id give this book:

Title: The
Lemonade War
Author: Jacqueline Davis

Who was your favorite

character? Explain why.
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There is a sequel (a second

book). What do you think
this book is about?

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Recall:

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What was your favorite part

of the book?
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Book Critic

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Name: _________________

Group Members:
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