Ch. 10 - 13

* Read Ch. 10 - 13.

* The theme of any story is the author's purpose in writing to an audience. It's the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

* What's the theme of Raymond and Graham: Bases Loaded?

Ch. 6 - 9

* Read Ch. 6 - 9.

* The conflict of a story creates the plot. Typically, the conflict can be described by man vs. 4 kinds... man, nature, society, or self.

* Describe the conflict of Bases Loaded. How can the conflict be described as man vs. _____ ?

Ch. 3 - 5

* Read Ch. 3 - 5.

* AFter reading Ch. 3 - 5, think about the inciting force of this story. The inciting force is the event, or character, that triggers the conflict.

* Write about the inciting force of Bases Loaded.

Prologue - Ch. 2

* Read the Prologue through Ch. 2.

* At the end of Ch. 2, complete an "expository". An expository is the introductory material that gives the setting, characters, an other information improtant to the story line.

* Write an expository for Bases Loaded.

Summer Blog #1

I'm so excited that you are participating in our first summer blog, Raymond and Graham: Bases Loaded. I can't wait to enjoy this funny and kid-friendly book about baseball with you!

Each post will ask you complete a different activity over a few chapters. I will post all of the activities by June 14th. At the end of the book, you will create a final product to share when we meet in August. Keep it in a safe spot so you don't lose it... or sibling/dog gets it!

Again, I'm so proud of your dedication to reading over the summer. This will help gear you up for 4th grade!