CHAPTER 11 – The Jinx

BIBLE:

FIAR Bible Supplement:

Parker read both the scripture and the lesson material for this chapter, from the FIAR Bible Supplement Guide.

Bible Verse:

Parker wrote and memorized Proverbs 12:22 as his Bible verse for this chapter.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

History & Geography – Naples, Italy:

First, Parker read Italy by Joanna J. Robinson.

I added “A Very Brief History of Naples” as well as other clips on The Cricket in Times Square playlist.

Pizza Science:

While in Naples, I thought it would be fun to add a little Pizza science component.

First, Parker read Little Inventions Pizza on our EPIC app.

Afterwards, Parker watched “A Slice of Pizza Science” on The Cricket in Times Square playlist.

History – Parts of a Newspaper:

Parker read Deadline – From News to Newspaper by Gail Gibbons.

Afterwards, he completed a worksheet that his big brother completed while rowing Thomas Edison: Young Inventor. We’ve included it in this Grab Bag as well.

I also a few clips on The Cricket in Times Square playlist.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Writing & Discussion Question:

Parker answered this chapter’s writing and discussion question in his FIAR notebook.

Exaggeration – Sizing Up the Real Situation:

Hyperbole is exaggeration in literary terms. Parker read about this literary device in It Figures! Fun Figures of Speech by Marvin Terban.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Chapter Book GRAB BAG:

I started creating a GRAB BAG for The Cricket in Times Square Chapter Book Unit. The Grab Bag series is a collection of worksheets and/or activities that I create while studying the FIAR Chapter Book units with my children. I will post it as soon as it’s available for purchase.

*NOTE: Please be aware that any printable from the Grab Bag series may have worksheets that are similar and/or the same as those available in our other printables. We try to include anything that could enhance a student’s learning experience while rowing the chapter book series.

Pinterest Board:

You can find most of the books, activities, ideas, and printables from this post on our The Cricket in Times Square Pinterest Board.

Youtube Playlist:

As with our other rows, we created The Cricket in Times Square playlist.