Harcourt 10-11 Theme 3 Whole Group Lesson 14 Day 4 (if time)
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Harcourt 10-11
Theme 3
Whole Group
Lesson 14
Day 4 (if time)
hermit
drab
occasionally
timid
fascinated
trembling
peculiar
dashed
The Baileys thought he
was a hermit because he
didn’t seem to understand the questions Mr. Bailey asked him or know how to talk.
Why did the Baileys think the stranger was hermit?
In what way was the stranger’s clothing drab?
The stranger’s clothing is drab because he is wearing old
leather clothes. Leather is a drab brown
color.
What things fascinated the stranger ?
The stranger was fascinated by the steam that rose
from hot food. He was also
fascinated by the flock of geese. He couldn’t take his eyes off of them.
Did the stranger occasionally talk? Explain.
The stranger did not talk at all. However,
he communicated
his feelings with his facial expressions.
What was peculiar about the stranger?
There were many peculiar things about the stranger. He didn’t speak to others, and wild rabbits were not
afraid of him. The stranger didn’t recognize everyday
things like buttons and steam, and there was a cold draft when he blew across
the soup. He never got tired or started to sweat while
working.
Did the stranger get more or less timid as he got to know the
Baileys?
The stranger became less timid as he spent time with the Baileys. The family felt he was happy to be
with them.
Why do you think the stranger’s hand was trembling when he blew
on the leaf?The stranger’s
hand was trembling
because he was upset about the
color of the leaf. He was worried that
something was wrong.
What happened after the stranger dashed out the door at the end of
the story?
After the stranger
dashed out the door, the
weather turned cold, and the leaves on the trees changed
color.
Why is the Earth in an ideal position in the solar system?
The Earth is in an ideal position in the
solar system because it is not too close or
too far away from the sun. If it was closer to
the sun, the temperature would be burning hot, and if it
was farther away from the sun, the
temperature would befreezing cold.
How would you describe Earth’s shape?
Earth is a gigantic ball
that is slightly
flattened out. Earth is shaped
like a sphere.
The Earth is shaped like a gigantic ball
that is slightly flattened out.
Cause EffectThe sun’s rays do not heat the Earth’s surface
equally.
How does Earth’s shape affect climates on different parts of
the planet?
Countries near the equator get
most of the Sun’s rays.
Cause Effect
Countries near the equator have warm climates.
How does Earth’s shape affect climates on different parts of the
planet?
Countries lying closer to the
poles, get the Sun’s rays indirectly.
Cause Effect
Countries lying closer to the poles have
much colder climates.
The Earth revolves
around the sun in a slightly
tilted position.
Cause EffectEither the Northern
Hemisphere or the Southern
Hemisphere will receive more of the Sun’s rays.
What causes the seasons?
In July, the Northern
Hemisphere is tilted toward
the Sun.
Cause Effect
In July, the Northern
Hemisphere has summer.
What causes the seasons?
In July, the Southern
Hemisphere is tilted away
from the Sun.
Cause Effect
In July, the Southern
Hemisphere has winter.
How is this selection like “The Stranger” and how is it
different?Both stories are about the
changing of the seasons on Earth. The atlas entry is expository
nonfiction. It explains how the Earth’s position changes the seasons. “The Stranger” is a fantasy story. It shows the
seasons being changed by a mysterious stranger.