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Connections I am making…..

(Connecting what I know with what I am reading helps me make sense of and create meaning from what I am reading.) In the boxes below record the connections that you make while you are reading the novel, George Washington’s Socks. By the end of the novel you should have made at least 6 connections to the novel.

Text-to-Self (Connections that I am making between the text and my past

experiences or background knowledge)

Text-to-Text (Connections that I am making between the text I am reading and another text that I have

read before)

Text-to-World (Connections that I am making

between the text and the bigger issues, events, or

concerns of society and the

world in general)

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Story Impressions Guide

for

George Washington’s Socks

Before we read the story, George Washington’s Socks, it is important for you to think about the plot of the

story before you read. To help you do that, I have GIVEN you some events from the story in order! I did, however,

leave out lots of details. Use the events below to create a plot for the story by filling them in with details from your

CREATIVE minds! Don’t forget to try to include all of the essential elements of a plot that include: characters, setting,

initiating event, problem, events, and a resolution. Remember that this story is historical fiction; the story did not

really happen, but some events in it really did occur in the American Revolution. Write your predicted plot on the

next page. Good luck!

Adventure Club

Camping Trip

Levart Lake

Boat

Trance

Spinning

Freezing Cold

Delaware River

George Washington

Continental Army

Battle

Victory

Socks

Emit Levart

Home

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My Own Plot for George Washington’s Socks. Note: Each story element needs to be used once. Underline each element as it is used.

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George Washington’s Socks Vocabulary Review Directions: Fill in the blanks to complete each definition using the words in the word bank below.

Reality – To deal with the .

Arsenal – A place to weapons and ammunition.

Desperate – To do anything no matter what the may be.

Rebels – A group that will go the rest.

Inscription – An engraving or on something.

Tory – Group that was to the British.

Expedition – A long trip or an .

Haversack – A where belongings are held.

Hessians - solders hired by the British.

Foe – An or an opponent.

Emphatically – To say something in a way.

Reluctantly – To do something against your .

Word Bank

German risk carving adventure sack loyal

against store enemy real will forceful

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Reflection Packet for George Washington’s Socks Directions: Answer in complete sentences when needed.

What kinds of things do you think happen in an adventure?

Describe a favorite adventure that you’ve had.

Share it with a buddy.

Chapter 1

Define these:

Adventure

Reality

What details did the author include to help you visualize the main characters?

List the details below (include page numbers)

Draw a quick sketch of the character you visualized.

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Chapter 2

What I think it means Dictionary Definition

bayonet

How did Brian acquire the name Hooter?

Chapter 3


rebel

technical

array

arsenal

conceded

Explain how plans changed for the group.

Predict what you think will happen next.

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When we read, we know that some questions we ask are better than others to help us understand the text.

What questions did you ask while you read today?

Which questions were more helpful than others?

Write one question below and explain the thinking behind why it was more helpful.

Chapter 4

Explain the legend of Lake Levy (Levart)

What details does the author use to help you visualize the setting of the story? List the

details and use them to create a quick sketch of the setting.

Chapter 5


reluctant

beckoning

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dietician

Pick a main character from this story. How are you like this character in the story? How

are you different?

Chapter 6


desperate

console

visibility

inscription

Describe the predicament that the group is in.

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Chapter 7


peering

muskets

Explain why George Washington did not know of Rumson, Nebraska.

Chapter 8


ingenuity

Tory

ordeal

expedition

Explain what John Marbleheaders are.

Explain what paper in hats meant.

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Describe the job of Adam Hibbs.

Chapter 9


capacity

treacherous

Hessians

Why were the men called, “Washington’s ragtag band of rebels?”

What did the events in this part of text remind you of? What connections did you make?

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Chapter 10


haggard

quizzical

haversack

grimace

Describe Matt’s deed of kindness.

Explain how Israel became a soldier.

Chapter 11


ornate

howitzer

(pg. 65)

tyrannical

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Explain how Colonel Knox helped the Continental Army.

Chapter 12


casualties

Explain the drummer’s job.

Draw what you think a Hessian may have looked like.

Chapter 13

What promise did Matt make to Israel?

List some of the character traits of Matt.

Internal External

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Chapter 14

Describe how Mr. Hornbee saved Matt.

Chapter 15


plundering

Predict what you think will happen next.

Describe what Blackjack heard at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 16


abrupt

Describe the predicament the boys have to solve.

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Chapter 17


mercenaries

What did the boys learn from the Indians about survival?

Chapter 18


terrain

formidable

forging

foe

Chapter 19

Explain how the Hessians (Germans) became involved in the Revolutionary War.

Explain how you would feel if you were one of the club members watching Gustav die.

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Chapter 20

Describe what the boys learned about war.

Chapter 21

Explain how the story got the title George Washington’s Socks.

Chapter 23

Do you think the club will be able to keep their secret forever? Explain your thinking.

Conclusion

Now that you have finished reading this novel, circle your rating.

1 2 3 4 5

Explain your rating

Would you recommend this to another fourth grader or friend? YES NO

Why or why not?

If the author of this novel asked you for another time in history to write an adventure,

which time period would you choose? Why?

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Socks, Socks, Socks

Do you have a favorite pair of socks? Are they warm and fuzzy, or are

they a pair you use for sports?

Tell us about your favorite socks. Bring in one of your favorite socks

and tell your classmates why they are important.

These socks are my favorite because

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