George’s Secret

Key to the
Universe

LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by

identifying the moods they set.
LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by identifying the moods they set.

Benchmark Vocabulary
Advocate Lizards: Point to the word
“advocate” on p.182. What do
you think it means? Write 2
words that might be like this
word. Think-Pair-Share with
your table group.
Alter Insects: What do you think the
word “alter” means on p.184?
Write a short definition in your
notebook. Think-Pair-Share
with your table group.
LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by identifying the moods they set.

Close Read
Lizards: Eric suggests inviting George’s
parents to the next conference. How
does George react, and why? Think-
Pair- Share with your table group. Use
text evidence to support your answer.

Insects: How has Eric’s library changed

since George first saw it in Chapter 3?
Think-Pair- Share with your table
group. Use text evidence to support
your answer.
LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by identifying the moods they set.

Finding Similarities and Differences Between Settings

LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by identifying the moods they set.

Comparing & Contrasting Settings

Next Door Space George’s Walk Home
LT: I can compare and contrast settings in a story by identifying the moods they set.

RACE to Respond
Describe 2 settings in the story and how they differ from each other.
Use at least 2 details from the text to support your response.
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