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Name:
Thursday, October 19
Start reading the book Sideways Stories from Wayside School
You have 15 days to read this book.

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Did the first chapter of the book draw your attention? Why or why not?

Friday, October 20
You have 14 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

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Here is what happened today:

Tell where the story takes place. Does it take place in the past, present, or future?

Saturday, October 21
You have 13 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Who is telling this story?

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(from Chapters 7-12)

What did Kathy-flavored ice cream taste like?

Sunday, October 22
You have 12 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Monday, October 23
You have 11 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

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Create a map of the story’s setting. Include a map key, compass rose, and a title. Describe your
drawing:

Tuesday, October 24
You have 10 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

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Wednesday, October 25
You have 9 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Choose one character. Write one sentence to explain what he/she looks like.

(from Chapters 13-18)

How did Deedee get to the playground before anyone else?

Thursday, October 26
You have 8 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

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Here is what happened today:

Which characters are friends? Which ones don't get along well?

Friday, October 27
You have 7 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Which character do you like best?

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Saturday, October 28
You have 6 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

How do you predict the story’s problem to be solved?

(from Chapter 19-24)

Why did everyone call Eric Fry "Butterfingers?"

Sunday, October 29
You have 5 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.
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3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

How do you predict the story will end?

Monday, October 30
You have 4 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

If you could jump into your book and become a new character in the story, who would you
be?
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Tuesday, October 31
You have 3 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

What was your least favorite part of this book?

(from Chapter 25-30)

Why did Louis kick Terrence over the fence?

Wednesday, November 1
You have 2 days left to finish Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.
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3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

Think about the main events of the story. Has anything similar ever happened to you?

Thursday, November 2
Finish reading the book Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Finally, you can finish this book today!

Started reading at ______________ and finished reading at _______________.

I read up to page _________ today.

3 new words I learned today:

Here is what happened today:

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If it existed, would you benefit more from watching the movie of this book? Would the
storyline be better if it were a movie? Explain your reasoning.

Point of View - From what point of view is this story told? How would the story be different if it
were written from another point of view?

Character-Who is your favorite character, and how would you describe him or her? Include
what you like and dislike about him or her.

What happened when you got a checkmark next to your name on the board?
A. You had to go home early on the kindergarten bus.
B. You had to go to the principal's office.
C. You had to miss your recess.
D. Nothing
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How did Deedee finally get a green ball?

A. She left class early.
B. She won the spelling bee.
C. She pretended to be a dead rat.
D. Louis saved her one.

How was Wayside School different from other schools?

A. It was built sideways, thirty stories high with one class on each story.
B. It didn't have a 19th story.
C. It had an extra large playground.
D. All of the above