Santa s Book of Names

Santa s Book of Names by David McPhail Santa s Book of Names is a sweet story about a little boy who wants to learn to read, and he just can t seem to catch on. Throughout the story he learns that sometimes all you need to do is believe! This activity pack focuses on common core reading standards. Created by April Gilbert. 2012

Santa s Book of Names Activities 1. Story elements anchor charts. 2. Vocabulary word wall cards. 3. Vocabulary matching activity with recording sheet/answer sheet. 4. Character Feelings flipbook. 5. Story Elements graphic organizer. 6. Story comprehension questions. 7. Sequencing comic strip (cut/paste). 8. Narrative writing graphic organizer and stationary. 9. Cause and effect cut/paste activity. 10. Sleigh Ride story comprehension board game.

Essential Questions How does the main character react to events that happen in the story? What skills can I use to help me understand a story? 2012

The student will. Standards Describe how the main character responds to the events and challenges in a story. Ask and answer questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate an understanding of key details in a text.

Characters The characters in a literary text are people or animals. The reader of a story knows the characters because of what the author tells about them.

Setting The setting of a story is the time the story happened and the place where the story happened. Sometimes, the setting changes throughout the story.

Plot A story has a beginning, middle, and end. The plot is made of the main events of a story, including the problem and solution.

Problem The problem is something that happens to the character. It is something that needs to be fixed or solved. 2012

Solution The solution is how the character s problem is solved. It usually comes at the end of the story. 2012

Character Feelings Santa s Book of Names Frustration Edward was frustrated when Curiosity Edward was curious when Surprise Edward was surprised when Happiness Edward was happy when Name Determination Edward s feelings changed as different events happened in the story. Fold the paper. Cut along the dotted lines. Under each feeling, write the event that caused Edward to feel that way. Edward was determined when Pride Edward was proud when

Santa s Book of Names Characters Setting Problem Solution

Santa s Book of Names Story Questions 1. Why was Edward frustrated at the beginning of the story? _ 2. What question did Edward have about Santa Claus? 3. Why was Edward still awake when Santa came? 4. What did Edward do when he discovered Santa s book? _ 5. What did Santa ask Edward to do for him? 6. How did Edward help save Christmas? _ 7. Why was Edward proud of himself at the end of the story?

tattered glistening emerged glided

stammered urging tromped vast

shining glistening Edward stared down at the white snow. old and torn tattered The cover of the book was worn and the pages were. to come out into the open emerged Santa from the chimney and took one last toy out. to move smoothly and easily glided The sleigh went into a dive and to a stop next to Edward.

spoke in an unsure way stammered I I can t help you, Santa, Edward. encouraging urging The teacher sent a note to Edward s parents that he be tested. walked heavily through something tromped Edward out a huge letter B in the snow. a huge place or area vast They were crossing a ocean when a seabird flew in front of them.

I m Puzzled! Match the vocabulary words with the correct definitions and sentences. Record your answers below. Meaning Word tattered glistening emerged glided stammered urging tromped vast Sentence

I m Puzzled! Match the vocabulary words with the correct definitions and sentences. Record your answers below. Meaning old and torn shining to come out into the open to move smoothly and easily spoke in an unsure way encouraging walked heavily through something a huge area or place Word tattered glistening emerged glided stammered urging tromped vast Sentence The cover of the book was worn and the pages were tattered.. Edward stared down at the glistening white snow. Santa emerged from the chimney and took one last toy out. The sleigh went into a dive and glided to a stop next to Edward. I I can t help you, Santa, Edward stammered. The teacher sent a letter to Edward s parents urging that he be tested. Edward tromped out a huge letter B in the snow. They were crossing a vast ocean when a seabird flew in front of them.

Cut and paste the events of the story in the comic strip in the order they happened. Then, illustrate each event. First.. Next.. Then.. After that.. Then.. Finally..

Christmas Comic Use the details below to create a comic strip about the story. Christmas Comic Use the details below to create a comic strip about the story. Christmas Comic Use the details below to create a comic strip about the story. Edward was proud when he was able to read his new book to his dad. Edward was proud when he was able to read his new book to his dad. Edward was proud when he was able to read his new book to his dad. Santa asked Edward to help him deliver presents to all the children. Santa asked Edward to help him deliver presents to all the children. Santa asked Edward to help him deliver presents to all the children. Santa came to Edward s house and accidentally left his special book of names. Santa came to Edward s house and accidentally left his special book of names. Santa came to Edward s house and accidentally left his special book of names. Edward and his teacher were worried because he could not read. Edward and his teacher were worried because he could not read. Edward and his teacher were worried because he could not read. Edward read the names in the book and helped Santa finish delivering toys. Edward read the names in the book and helped Santa finish delivering toys. Edward read the names in the book and helped Santa finish delivering toys. Santa dropped his glasses and could not see the names in the book. Santa dropped his glasses and could not see the names in the book. Santa dropped his glasses and could not see the names in the book.

It s Tough Being A Kid! Think about a time in your life when you had to work really hard at learning how to do something. Use words to describe your experience below. I was learning how to.. The people in my story were The setting of my story was The problem was _ The solution was.

Cause and Effect Read each detail from the story. Cut and paste the detail that it caused. Cause Edward was a smart boy, but when he opened a book, he could not read it. Effect Santa had come and gone at Edward s house, but he had forgotten a special book. Edward held the book open for Santa as they flew through the air. The tip of a bird s wing brushed across Santa s glasses. Santa could not see the words on the page without his glasses. Edward had finally learned how to read.

Santa could read the names in the book while he was flying so he would know where to go. Santa could read the names in the book while he was flying so he would know where to go. He was proud of himself, and he read the new book to his dad. He was proud of himself, and he read the new book to his dad. Edward ran out into the yard and wrote a giant B in the snow for Santa to see. Edward ran out into the yard and wrote a giant B in the snow for Santa to see. Santa s glasses fell off his face and into the ocean. Santa s glasses fell off his face and into the ocean. Edward s teacher was concerned and wanted to find out what was wrong. Edward s teacher was concerned and wanted to find out what was wrong. Edward knew he had to read the words on the page for Santa, and he did. Edward knew he had to read the words on the page for Santa, and he did.

Sleigh Ride! Board Game Directions Needed: game, dice, counting cubes for each player. 1. Print and laminate the game board and questions cards on cardstock. 2. Give each pair of students or small group a set of game cards, answer card, game board, dice, and game markers (counting cubes work well). 3. Students will shuffle the cards and place them face down in a pile. 4. Students will take turns choosing a card from the pile. If they answer correctly, they will roll the dice. 5. TSW move their game markers to the correct space on the board. 6. The first student to make it to the North Pole circle is the winner.

1. Why was Edward s teacher concerned about him? A. He couldn t read. B. He was misbehaving. C. He cried all the time. 2. What did Edward s mother say they needed to do about his reading problem? A. Take him to a doctor B. Be patient. C. Give him a test. 3. What did Edward s father read to him on Christmas Eve? A. the newspaper B. a Christmas story C. Santa s special book 4. What caused Edward to get up after everyone had gone to sleep? A. He was scared. B. He was thirsty. C. He heard a noise. 5. When Edward went downstairs, what did he realize? A. He was cold. B. Dad was still awake. C. Santa had come and gone. 6. Which word below is a compound word? A. fireplace B. heavy C. probably 7. What had Santa left at Edward s house? A. his whistle B. his hat C. his book 8. What did Edward do to let Santa know he had left his book? A. He made a B in the snow. B. He turned on his flashlight. C. He honked the car horn. 9. What was different about this Santa than the one in the book? A. His boots. B. His nose. C. His suit

10. What was in Santa s book? A. lists of new toys B. names of the elves C. name and addresses of children 11. What word is the opposite of the word remember? A. forget B. speak C. recall 12. What did Santa asked Edward to do? A. Go back to bed. B. Ride with him in the sleigh. C. Get him some milk and cookies. 13. Which word from the story is a contraction? A. storybook B. believe C. couldn t 14. How did Edward feel about Santa asking him to go with him? A. surprised B. angry C. disappointed 15. Why did Edward think he couldn t help Santa? A. He was a bad boy. B. He was afraid of flying. C. He couldn t read. 16. Which word from the story means to shine? A. stammer B. glide C. glisten 17. How did Santa tell Edward he could help him at first? A. He could wrap the gifts. B. He could fly the sleigh. C. He could hold the book open. 18. Where did Santa go at each house? A. down the chimney B. to the hot tub C. in the back door

19. Where did Santa balance his glasses? 20. What does the word glance mean? 21. How did Santa lose his glasses? A. on his hat B. on his nose C. in his hand A. dance B. pretend C. look A. A bird s wing touched them. B. The reindeer went too fast. C. Edward knocked them off. 22. How did Edward help Santa after he lost his glasses? 23. How did Edward feel when he started reading the names? 24. Who read the new book at the end of the story? A. He found the glasses. B. He read the book. C. He made a new list. A. proud B. afraid C. angry A. Dad B. Mom C. Edward Answers 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10.C 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. C 17.C 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. A 22.B 23. A 24.C

Sleigh Ride! Go ahead 1 space! Start Go ahead 1 space! Go back 1 space! Go back 1 space! Lose a turn! Go back 1 space! Go back 2 spaces! Go ahead 4 spaces!

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