Unit 19 - Voyager Learning

COMPREHENSION AND SKILL ACTIVITY 3VOCABULARY ★ ABSURDCOMPREHENSION PROCESSESUnderstandDefining and Using Vocabulary—absurdUnit 19 Activity 3Use after Exercise 3 and Chapter 3Vocabulary ★ AbsurdFlat StanleyName _________________________________The author created an absurd character and absurd events. Whensomeone or something is absurd, it is unbelievable! Read the sentences,and circle “yes” or “no.” What makes Stanley an absurd character?1 Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board.Is that absurd? yes noPROCEDURESFor each step, demonstrate and guidepractice, as needed. Then have studentscomplete the page independently.Vocabulary: Yes/No SelectionResponse—Specific Instructions(Items 1–5)• Have students read the paragraphthat defines “absurd.” (The authorcreated an absurd character and absurdevents . . . )2 Stanley went to the doctor.Is that absurd? yes no3 Stanley was half an inch thick.Is that absurd? yes no4 Stanley was invited to visit his friend in California.Is that absurd? yes no5 Stanley was mailed in an envelope to his friend’s house.Is that absurd? yes noCheck and Correct: “Yes” should be circled three times.© 2009 Sopris West Educational Services. All Rights Reserved.• Tell students that they will read each sentence, then decide whether the story eventis absurd.• Have students read Item 1. Guide students as they think about the answer.Say something like:Read Item 1. (Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board.)Is that an absurd event? (yes)You’re right. If a bulletin board did fall on you, what would happen?(It would hurt. You might get bruised.)But you wouldn’t become flat. That’s absurd. So, what should we circle? (yes)• Repeat with remaining items, as needed.83Self-monitoringHave students read the Check and Correct tip. Say something like:Read the small Check and Correct tip. How many “yes” answers should you have? (three)What should you do if you have two “yes” answers? (Find one more thing that is absurd.)★ = New in this unit57