Hasn't it been fun to read a book as deliciously quirky as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? I've just finished it, and I have to say I'm kind of sad it's over! You have one more homework assignment for this book: Finish the book by Monday, September 13. I will be giving you your last study guide for this book at school on Friday, along with your new list of spelling words for NEXT Friday, September 17. In the meantime, you are to read your library books at home for your 30 minutes of reading every day (and have your parents sign your log!) At school, we'll be doing some fun projects with Charlie.
Parents, with your permission, I would like to show 2 scenes from the most recent film of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp: the scene where they first arrive at the factory and are in the Chocolate Room, and the scene where Veruca gets "squirreled" away as a "bad nut." I will be sending home a permission slip since this movie is rated PG. If you prefer that your child doesn't watch these scenes, I will make sure your wishes are followed.
Remember not to put off your reading of this last assignment until the last minute--read some every day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and answer the study questions for your last quiz over this book on Monday. If you are sad to see it end, you can always get the sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, by Roald Dahl, and see what happens to Charlie!
HOMEWORK: For the week of September 13-17
For Monday, finish Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, pages 125-162 (Chapters 25-30)
Answer your study questions and be ready to turn those in on Monday before the quiz.
For the rest of the week, READ AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY!
Study the spelling and vocabulary words below for your test on Friday, 17th. Your Reading Log is also due--ask me for a copy if you need one!
SPELLING/VOCABULARY for the week of September 13-17. Test on Friday, 17th
1. miraculous
2. nervous
3. frightening
4. fascinating
5. astonishing
6. spellbinding (also be able to give a definition)
7. congratulate
8. obstinate (also be able to give a definition)
9. immediate
10. squirrel
11. banister (also be able to give a definition)
12. extraordinary
