1. Write 2 to 3 sentences telling how you are alike and different from the main character.
I am like Harry Potter because I'm shy around people I don't know. I am different from Harry Potter because I don't wear glasses. Also, I'm not a wizard.
2. This part of the book makes me think about _____ because _____.
The chapter about the Sorting Hat makes me think about the beginning of the school year, because I find out who my teachers are, and who my classmates are.
3. Visit the library to check out a non-fiction book for next week.
Top 10 Worst Creepy Egyptian Mummies You Wouldn't Want to Meet.
6. List 2 or 3 facts you have learned that are supporting details to your topic.
1. The Egyptians mummified people to take care of their Ka (soul).
2. The liver, lungs, stomach and intestines were taken out and put in canopic jars.
3. The first Egyptian mummy was called Ginger because he had red hair.
7. Write one question you have that is related to your topic.
Why did the pharaoh and his sister get married and have children?
8. Write a 2-3 sentence summary about what you read today.
Queen Henuttawy and many other mummies were treated carelessly by embalmers. Embalmers focused on the appearance of the mummy to make up for sloppy workmanship. Both humans and animals were embalmed.
9. What made you choose this book to read? Why do you have an interest in this topic?
The title has the word creepy in it and I like creepy things. I'm interested in knowing how and why the Egyptians made mummies.
10. Write a sentence telling your teacher what non-fiction book you would like to read next. Tell why.
I would like to read "Let's visit Italy" because my family is Italian and I want to know more about life in Italy.
13. If I could talk to the author of this book, I would tell him/her _____ because _____.
If I could talk to J.K. Rowling, I would tell her that she is an amazing author because I love this book.
14. Create a new setting you think would be better for the story and describe it.
I think the setting should be in a swamp. The swamp would be dark, smelly, and weird. It would have new and scary animals and plants, with lots of water.
15. What is the conflict of your book? Which characters are involved?
Harry Potter was wondering why everyone was gossiping about him. Harry and the other wizards were involved.
16. Is what you're reading believable? Why or why not?
Mostly unbelievable. Wizards and magic aren't real, and hats don't Sort. The believable parts are that people do gossip, and Harry didn't want to go into Slytherin because he didn't like Draco Malfoy.
17. Visit the library to check out a non-fiction book for next week.
Around the World: Let's Visit Italy
20. I am interested in the subject or topic of this book because _____.
I want to learn more about Italy. Part of my family is from Naples.
21. This book is mostly about _____/
Italy.
22. Find 3 new words in your book. Write the definition of each.
Erupt: When a volcano throws out hot rocks or ash
Colosseum: The ancient theatre in Rome
Gondola: A long narrow boat found in the canals of Venice
23. The author's purpose for writing this book is to _____. I know this because _____.
The author wrote this book to teach people about Italy. I know because it contains all kinds of information about Italy.
24. Describe the most interesting thing you learned from the book.
I learned that Carnivale is celebrated by people in costume, who walk in parades and ride floats, at the beginning of Lent. People in Italy have lots of major celebrations, called "festas"
27. Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not?
I don't know, because I don't know what the Sorceror's Stone is yet.
28. Read at least 3 pages aloud to someone in your family. Tell them why you selected this part.
I read to my mom.
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