The War with Grandpa



The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 1

Before Reading:

Make an inference as to who the two characters on the cover of the novel might be. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Discussion Questions:

Discuss with your group why the older character is sitting on a suitcase. (Hint: Predict)

Read the description on the back cover of the novel. What connection do you already have with this novel? Discuss with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 2.

What is the setting of the story? (Setting: the location where the story takes place) RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Peter describes Jenny as a “walking billboard.” With details from the novel and Peter’s saying sketch a visualization of Jenny.

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After Reading:

Every story has a problem or conflict. What is a conflict? What is a problem?

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After completing the before and during reading sections, what is the problem in this story? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 2

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading questions and answers with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 7.

Why does Peter say, “For once you found out a good secret, Jenny?” RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

What are the two conflicts that are occurring with Peter in this chapter?

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Make a complete the synonym chain for the word CONFLICT. You might want to use a resource such as a thesaurus and/or dictionary.

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Chapter 3

Before Reading:

Converse and summarize as a group what has happened in the novel up to this point.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 9.

Describe your room. Follow the pattern Peter used on page 9, paragraph 2.

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Sketch a visualization to match your description.

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Draw a Venn diagram below to compare and contrast your room and Peter’s room.

After Reading:

Why doesn’t Peter ever want to live anywhere else? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Predict: Do you think Peter will have to move out of his room?

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Many times while we are reading, we are constantly thinking. Think about a question that has come to your mind so far in the book. Record it below.

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Chapter 4

Before Reading:

Ask your group the question that you recorded in your after reading activity. Can anyone in your group answer the question?

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 11. Fill out vocabulary organizer.

Discuss Question:

What do you think of Peter’s statement, “ I have a feeling about bad news. I always let it come to me instead of running around like an idiot looking for it.” Discuss why Peter’s method is good or bad.

Stop at the bottom of page 12.

Discuss Question:

Discuss what a ledger might be. Look up ledger in the dictionary to check your thoughts.

Stop at the bottom of page 16.

Peter does not act very mature when his parents tell him about Grandpa and his new room. How could he act differently and still make a convincing argument? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Chapter 4 is titled “The Deadly Dinner.” Discuss what the word deadly means. How does it relate to the chapter? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 5

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading question and answer with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 17. Find a simile and complete the table below.

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Discussion Question:

What does Peter really mean by his simile?

In the third paragraph on page 17, Peter makes a statement. Is it a fact or opinion? Is it true or false? Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Stop at the bottom of page 19.

Make an inference as to how Peter feels.

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After Reading:

Making Connections

Make at least one connection to something in this chapter.

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Circle which type of connection you had: T to T T to S T to W

Record one question that you thought of while reading chapter 5.

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Chapter 6

Before Reading:

Discuss your connection from your chapter 5 after reading activity.

During Reading:

List character traits to describe Peter in this chapter.

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After Reading:

Make a complete the synonym chain for the word SOLEMN. You might want to use a resource such as a thesaurus and/or dictionary.

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Discussion Questions:

What do you think of Peter’s promise? Is it good? Why or why not?

Would you make a promise like Peter did? Why?

What does Peter say is one of the advantages of being a parent? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Fill out the following chart and name what you think are some advantages and disadvantages of being a parent.

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Chapter 7

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading activities from chapter 6.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 23.

Discussion question: Predict what you think will be the last thing that is moved into Peter’s room?

Stop at the bottom of page 24.

Infer how Peter feels at this point in the novel.

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Stop at the bottom of page 24.

Was your prediction at the beginning of this guidepost correct? Why or why not?

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Based on the contents of Peter’s toy cabinet, infer what you think Peter like to do. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Making Connections

Make at least one connection with this story.

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Circle which type of connection you had: T to T T to S T to W

Write an “I Wonder” question that you are thinking about.

The War with Grandpa

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Chapter 8

Before Reading:

Discuss your “I Wonder” question from chapter 7.

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Discussion Questions:

Why doesn’t Peter like the third floor bedroom? Could changes have been made to make him more content? What frightens Peter? How would you feel in his situation?

Prediction: How will Peter fight back? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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List how Peter’s room is different from his old room.

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Make a synonym chain for the word INTESITY/INTENSE

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Stop at the bottom of page 28. Fill out vocabulary organizer.

After Reading:

In eight sentences, summarize the story up to the end of chapter eight.

Remember a summary includes: important details/events, your own words, and is brief.

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The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 9

Before Reading:

Read your summary from chapter 8 to your group. Use positive criticism to help your group with their ideas. Think about…Did they leave something important out? Did they include something that shouldn’t be? Are there sentences that should be fixed?

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Stop at the bottom of page 30.

Discuss with your group what emphysema is. Check your ideas with the dictionary.

Stop at the bottom of page 31. Find a simile and complete the table below.

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Why are these two things being compared?

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Stop at the bottom of page 32.

On page 32, it states that Grandpa looks different than last time they saw him. What about grandpa looks different? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Sketch a visualization of Grandpa how Peter now sees him.

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Infer what you believe has caused Grandpa to look different. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Predict what you think will happen to Grandpa. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 10

Before Reading:

Discuss your predictions from chapter 9 with your group. Does anyone in your group have the same prediction?

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Stop at the bottom of page 35.

Making Connections

Make at least one connection with this chapter..

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Circle which type of connection you had: T to T T to S T to W

After Reading:

Peter is “scared silly.” What advice would you give him? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 11

Before Reading:

Discuss your advice from chapter 10 with your group.

Write an “I Wonder” question that you are thinking about.

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Stop at the bottom of page 36. Fill out vocabulary organizer.

Stop at the bottom of page 37.

How are Grandpa and Jenny alike? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Make a list of how Grandpa has changed?

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Predict: How could Peter and Grandpa adjust to the changes? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 12

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading activities from chapter 11.

Chapter 12 is titled “A Little Help From My Friends.” Make a prediction about what will happen in this chapter.

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During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 41.

Explain why the British complained about the Minutemen not fighting fair.

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After Reading:

What is gorilla warfare? You may want to use a dictionary to help you.

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Where do you think the boys got the idea for the “gorilla warfare” with Grandpa? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 13

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading activities from chapter 12.

Predict: What kind of gorilla warfare will Peter fight with Grandpa?

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During Reading:

Sketch a visualization as you read this chapter.

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Share your “thinking voice” as you read.

After Reading:

How is Peter’s problem like the people who fought the Revolutionary War? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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If you were in Peter’s position, what would you do? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Predict: What do you think Peter’s funny thought is?

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Chapter 14

Before Reading:

Sketch a visualization of what you think Peter’s funny thought is (look back at your answer from ch.13 after reading). After sketching, share with your group.

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Chapter titles are very important. Predict how this title will relate to the chapter. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 45.

Why does Peter have to write Grandpa a note about the war? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Stop at the bottom of page 49.

Why is the word “declared” used in this chapter? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Be prepared to discuss these questions and answers:

Why do you think Peter doesn’t just talk with Grandpa?

Why does Peter think he wouldn’t be a very good soldier?

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Chapter 15

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading questions from chapter 14.

What does the title of this chapter mean? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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During Reading:

Stop after the third paragraph on page 51.

If you were Grandpa, what answer would you give to Peter’s question? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Record a thought you are having as you read this chapter.

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After Reading:

If you were Peter, how would you talk to Grandpa on the way to the candy store?

Predict: How will the war get started? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 16

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading questions from chapter 15.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 52.

Infer how you think Billy is telling Peter his opinion.

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Stop at the bottom of page 52

Predict what Peter is going to do. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Was your prediction from ch.15 after reading correct? Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 17

Before Reading:

Chapter 17 is titled “Night Attack.” Predict what the “night attack” might be and discuss with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 54.

Look back at your prediction from chapter 16 about what Peter was going to do. Was your prediction correct? Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Fill out vocabulary organizer.

After Reading:

Describe Peter’s plan of attack.

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Chapter 18

Before Reading:

Discuss after reading from chapter 17.

Reread the last two paragraphs on page 56 (chapter 17). Predict how Grandpa will react. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 58.

Discuss what Grandpa means when he tells Peter, “You don’t go to war against kin.”

Make a synonym chain for the word KIN. You may want to use a resource such as a dictionary or thesaurus.

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Make an antonym chain for the word KIN.

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Stop after the fifth paragraph (two paragraphs from the bottom) on page 59.

Infer and discuss how Grandpa feels.

After Reading:

Predict: What is Peter going to do next? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Predict: What is Grandpa going to do next? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Make and record a connection that you have.

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Chapter 19

Before Reading:

Discuss the after reading activities from chapter 18.

During Reading:

Stop after the sixth paragraph on page 61.

Summarize what a flag of truce is.

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Discussion Question: Do you think the flag of truce will work? Why or why not?

Stop after the eighth paragraph on page 61.

Make a predication.

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Stop after the first paragraph on page 63.

What can you infer about Grandpa’s childhood?

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After Reading:

How did Grandpa act in the chapter? Why do you think Grandpa acted this way? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Predict what Peter’s second attack will be. Sketch a visualization of your prediction.

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Chapter 20

Before Reading:

Share your visualizations from chapter 19 with your group. Does anyone in your group have the same prediction?

Record an “I Wonder” question that you have.

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Discussion Question: Chapter 20 is titled “A Slippery Customer.” Why do you think Peter gave this chapter that title?

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 65.

Was your prediction from chapter 19 about Peter’s second attack correct? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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What mistake does Peter make during the second attack? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Stop at the bottom of page 66.

Discussion Question: What can you infer about Grandpa?

After Reading:

In ten sentences, summarize the story up to the end of chapter twenty.

Remember a summary includes: important details/events, your own words, and is brief.

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The War with Grandpa

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Chapter 21

Before Reading:

Read your summary from chapter 20 to your group. Use positive criticism to help your group with their ideas. Think about…Did they leave something important out? Did they include something that shouldn’t be? Are there sentences that should be fixed?

During Reading:

As you are reading today, stop and discuss with your group any predictions, connections, thoughts, questions, visualizations, inferences, etc that you are having.

Record some of your group discussions below.

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At the end of the chapter Steve states his opinion to Peter. Do you agree with Peter? Is the war over? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 22

Before Reading:

Share your opinion with your group like Steve did at the end of chapter 21. Does anyone in your group agree with your opinion?

During Reading:

This chapter will be all about discussion. AFTER reading this chapter, your group will be responsible for discussing and answering the following questions:

How do Grandpa’s ideas on war differ from Peter’s?

Grandpa says, “There are lots of ways of settling arguments without going to war.” What might

Grandpa be referring to? What ways can you think of?

What does Peter mean by “stick up for your rights?”

What is the only time you have to fight a war, according to Grandpa?

Do you think Grandpa has the right to slap Peter? Why or why not?

What is the point Grandpa tried to make with the slap?

What do you think Peter’s next strategy in the war is? What is Grandpa’s?

After Reading:

Making Connections

Make at least one connection with this chapter.

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|(What was in the text that made you think of |(What is reminded you of…) |(Why is this important?) |

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Circle which type of connection you had: T to T T to S T to W

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Chapter 23

Before Reading:

Share your after reading activity connections from chapter 22 with your group.

During Reading:

Stop before the first paragraph of page 77.

How does Jenny campaign for a tutu?

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Do you know someone that “campaigned” like Jenny did to get something? Describe the situation.

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Stop at the bottom of page 77. Find a simile and complete the table below.

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Stop at the bottom of page 78.

Discussion Question: In what ways are Jenny’s and Peter’s strategies alike?

After Reading:

Predict: Peter has a hard time being mad at someone or holding a grudge. What strategy will he try next on Grandpa? The next chapter is called “A Dirty Trick.” What will it be?

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Chapter 24

Before Reading:

Share your after reading prediction from chapter 23 with your group. As a group, decide on which prediction will most likely come true.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 83.

Why doesn’t Peter tell his friends about how the war is going? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Are you surprised by Grandpa’s note? Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Was your group’s decided prediction for this chapter come true? Why or why not? What needed to be changed? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Sketch the visualization that came to your mind when Peter and his friends saw Grandpa’s note.

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Chapter 25

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading activities from chapter 24 with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 84.

Why does Peter use made-up words? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Stop at the bottom of page 85.

Summarize why Steve think stealing the parts of the Monopoly game is a good sign. Write your summary (5 sentences) and then share with your group.

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Stop at the bottom of page 85.

Discussion Question: How does Peter defend Grandpa after such a trick? Why does he defend Grandpa?

After Reading:

Record three questions that came through your “thinking voice” as you read today.

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Chapter 26

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading questions from chapter 25 with your group. Can any of your group members answer your questions?

During Reading:

Stop after the first paragraph on page 88.

What can you infer about Grandpa? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Stop after the fourth paragraph on page 90.

If Peter and Grandpa are at war, why does Grandpa fix Peter’s rocker? List your ideas below.

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Stop at the bottom of page 90.

Predict: Why do you think Grandpa thinks the attacks are fun? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Discussion Question: Find the simile on page 90. What is it? What two things are being compared? How are they alike?

After Reading:

Was your prediction in this chapter correct? Why or why not?

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Chapter 27

Before Reading:

Chapter 27 is titled “Go Fish.” How do you think this title relates to the book? Are Grandpa and Peter going to play Go Fish? Discuss your predictions with your group.

During Reading:

Stop after the seventh paragraph on page 94.

Infer how Peter feels.

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Stop after the second paragraph on page 96.

What does Grandpa mean by “Tides?” Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Describe how the war is affecting Grandpa’s attitude about life. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Peter seems to like retaliation. Make a synonym chain for the word retaliation.

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Chapter 28

Before Reading:

Chapter 27 is titled “Playing Hardball.” Sketch for a visualization of what you think is going to happen in this chapter.

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During Reading:

Stop after the first paragraph on page 102.

Discussion Question: What does hardball mean?

Stop at the bottom of page 103.

Why does Grandpa want Peter to hand back his watch by himself instead of Grandpa searching for it? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Predict: What is Grandpa going to do? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Sketch a visualization of your prediction.

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Chapter 29

Before Reading:

Share only your prediction sketch from your after reading activity (chapter 28). Have each group member hypothesize what your prediction really was.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 104.

What does diabolical mean? You may want to use a resource such as a dictionary or thesaurus to help you.

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Make an antonym chain for the word DIABOLICAL.

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Stop at the bottom of page 105.

Summarize this brief chapter in your own words. Don’t forget to include the main idea and details!

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After Reading:

Predict: What do you think “the other shoe” will be? Make a list of your ideas.

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Chapter 30

Before Reading:

Chapter 30 is titled, “Jenny The Spy.” Why do you think Jenny might be spying on someone or something? Who would she be spying on and why? Discuss with your group.

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 110.

Summarize the chapter in the three boxes below. First, write a sentence under each box. Next, draw your visualizations in each box. Hint: You should pick three main events or important happenings. Your summary should have a beginning, middle, and an end.

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After Reading: (on back)

How did Jenny settle the stalemate of Grandpa’s missing watch and Peter’s missing game pieces? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Do you think Jenny knows Grandpa and Peter were tricking her? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 31

Before Reading:

The title for chapter 31 is “The Shoe Drops….Kerplunk!” Predict what you think will now be the other shoe. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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During Reading:

As you are reading, discuss any predictions, connections, visualizations, questions, or character traits that are coming to your mind. Be prepared to discuss these later on.

After Reading:

At the end of the chapter, you know what “the shoe” is. List the nine tricks/shoes involved in Grandpa’s revenge.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5.

Record one “I WONDER” question.

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By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 32

Before Reading:

“The Last Strategy Conference” is the title of chapter 32. What do you think Peter’s friends will tell him to do? Do you think he will follow through? Why is this the last conference?

During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 120.

How do Steve and Billy react when Peter tells them about Grandpa’s revenge? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Discussion Question: The boys laugh at Grandpa’s tricks on Peter. Whose side do you think Peter’s friends are on?

After Reading:

Be ready to discuss this question – Why is Peter going to surrender if his last trick doesn’t work?

Do you agree-“War isn’t such fun after all?” Why or why not? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Making Connections

Make at least one connection with this chapter.

|Quote from Text |Connection |So What? |

|(What was in the text that made you think of |(What is reminded you of…) |(Why is this important?) |

|something?) | | |

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Circle which type of connection you had: T to T T to S T to W

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By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 33

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading activities from chapter 32.

During Reading:

Stop after the second paragraph on page 122.

Infer what the glass of water is?

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(be sure to use at least one “because”)

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Sketch a visualization of “the glass of water.”

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Draw a Venn diagram below. Compare and contrast how Peter and Grandpa are alike and different.

Discussion Question: If Grandpa had locked his bedroom door, what would have Peter done?

After Reading:

Did you have to read until the last sentence in the chapter to know what Peter took? NO YES

Predict: Who will win the war and sleep in the second floor bedroom? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Chapter 34

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading activities from chapter 33. If you knew about the false teeth, explain to your group member how you knew.

During Reading:

Today, the teacher will read aloud chapter 34. As the teacher is reading, take notes or list important parts from this chapter below.

Stop at the bottom of page 126.

What simile does Peter use to describe how he feels?

|Write the simile here: |What two things are being compared? |How are they alike? |

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After Reading:

Discussion Questions:

How does Grandpa act when he loses his teeth?

Peter says if the last prank doesn’t work, he will surrender. Why does Peter apologize?

What do you think Peter learns about wars?

Why does Grandpa apologize?

What does Grandpa say causes a lot of wars?

Is the last sentence of the chapter funny? Why or why not?

The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 35

Before Reading:

Discuss all of the after reading questions from chapter 34 with the whole class.

During Reading:

Chapter 35 starts to describe the basement. Sketch what you visualize in the basement as you read.

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Stop at the bottom of page 133.

Why was the chapter titled, “Bottoms Up?” RESTATE and SUPPORT

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After Reading:

Why do you think no one thought of a basement apartment for Grandpa? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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What are the advantages of the basement for Grandpa rather than Peter? List the advantages below.

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The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 36

Before Reading:

Discuss the after reading activities from chapter 35.

Infer why this chapter is titled, “Building the Peace.”

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My Inference

(be sure to use at least one “because”)

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During Reading:

Stop at the bottom of page 138.

Discussion Questions:

How is Dad persuaded to make the basement into Grandpa’s apartment?

What does Peter learn about friends in the novel?

Notice the last sentence of the chapter. How many chapters have a good last line?

After Reading:

Record two questions that come to mind as you are reading.

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The War with Grandpa

By Robert Kimmel Smith

Chapter 37

Before Reading:

Discuss your after reading activities from chapter 36. Can any of your group members answer your questions?

During Reading:

Make sure your thinking voice is on as we read today!

After Reading:

Discussion Questions:

Is Peter a hero? Why or why not? Is Grandpa the hero of the novel?

What is the resolution or solution to the problem?

Which character changes the most in the novel? Why?

How does Grandpa change from the beginning of the book to the end? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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How does Peter change from the beginning of the book to the end? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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If you could change one thing in this book, what would it be? Why? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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Quiz: Chapters 1-15

Name:_____________________________

1. Why is Peter upset about giving up his room? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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2. On page 17, Peter says “about as blue as the sky.” What does Peter mean? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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3. How does Peter feel about his new room when he moves in it? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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4. How have you connected to this novel? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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5. What do you think are the advantages of being a parent? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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6. What do you think are the advantage of being a kid? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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7. Why does Peter have to write Grandpa a note about the war? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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8. Describe and summarize who Grandpa is in 5 sentences.

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By Robert Kimmel Smith

Quiz: Chapters 16-25

Name:_____________________________

1. Grandpa tells Peter, “You don’t go to war against kin.” What does he mean? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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2. Describe some character traits of Grandpa. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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3. Why does Grandpa slap Peter? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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4. Describe some of Peter’s character traits. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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5. Describe in detail one of Peter’s attacks on Grandpa? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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6. Why does Peter defend Grandpa at times to his friends? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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7. What is a connection you have made with this novel? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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By Robert Kimmel Smith

Quiz: Chapters 26-37

Name:_____________________________

1. If Grandpa and Peter are at war, why does Grandpa fix Peter’s rocker? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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2. What does Grandpa mean by Tides? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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3. How is the war affecting Grandpa’s attitude about life? Explain. RESTATE and SUPPORT

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4. What does hardball mean? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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5. Why does Grandpa want Peter to hand back his watch by himself instead of Grandpa searching for it? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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6. In what ways are Grandpa and Peter alike? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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7. Why does Peter end up apologizing to Grandpa? RESTATE and SUPPORT

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