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Memoirs of a GoldfishAuthor: Devin ScillianIllustrator: Tim BowersGuide written by Jillian HumeThis guide may be reproduced for use with this express writtenconsent of Sleeping Bear PressPublished bySleeping Bear Press315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 200Ann Arbor, MI 48108800-487-2323www.sleepingbearpress.com
Fish FeelingsAfter reading Memoirs of a Goldfish, study the illustrations, especially the expressions on thefish’s face. Use a thesaurus so that each “feeling” box contains a different word to describe howthe expression shows what the fish is feeling.ExpressionDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5FeelingExpressionDay 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 13Day 6Day 14Day 7All togetherDay 8Day 8Day 9Main CharacterGracieTogetherMemoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.comFeeling
The Moral of the Story Is .A story is more than just words and pictures. A lot of stories have themes, or morals, behindthem. A moral is a message or thing that can be learned. For example, one of the morals in TheThree Little Pigs is to plan a project before you start it. After reading Memoirs of a Goldfish,brainstorm possible morals that the author was trying to tell the reader. Provide supportingevidence for each moral.Moral:Supporting Evidence:Moral:Supporting Evidence:Moral:Supporting Evidence:Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Read Memoirs of a Goldfish and then practice spelling pattern and word familiesby using the letters below. You may only use each letter once in each new wordyou create. Start by making small words, and work your way up to making biggerwords. Use all of the words you have created to figure out the mystery word.g a n t e n r i eTAN Mystery word: Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Memoir Pre-WritingA memoir is an autobiography, but covers a brief period of time. When writing a memoir, it isimportant to include feelings while the problem, cause, and solution are taking place. Afterreading Memoirs of a Goldfish, fill out the graphic organizer below to brainstorm a memoir thatreflects your own life. When you have completed the graphic organizer, write the first draft of amemoir of an event you’ve experienced.SettingProblemMain CharacterCauseCharactersMain EventSolutionDialogueYour thoughts during main eventThemeYour thoughts after the main event (reflection)Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Yes, No, and Why Vocabulary QuestionsAfter reading Memoirs of a Goldfish, read each statement below and answer each yes, no, andwhy question with honesty and describe why you chose the answer you did.1. Are baby guppies enormous? Yes, or no, and why? , because2. Was it polite for Marvin to keep belching? Yes, or no, and why? , because3. If your fish friend was tangled in seaweed, would you help him or her? Yes, or no, and why?, because4. Would you like living in a bowl with Mr. Bubbles, and a snail that eats slime? Yes, or no, andwhy?, because5. If you were Clark, and the goldfish yelled, “This is my bowl; I want my bowl back!” Wouldyou feel valued as a friend? Yes, or no, and why?, because6. If you were dropped into a very tiny bowl by yourself, would you be lonely? Yes, or no, andwhy?, becauseMemoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Fish FunColor the fish according to the key below.If the fish has an uppercase letter in it, color it blueIf the fish has a lowercase letter in it, color it red.If the fish has a number in it, color it green.3d5MeDr62AbMemoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.comP
Label the FishUse the terms in the box below to label the fish.MouthEyeFinGillsTail1 3 2 4 5 Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
JournalingIn the book, Memiors of a Goldfish, the goldfish takes you through a 14-day journey in its life.Some days are only a one-sentence description of the day, while others are a few paragraphs.Start a journal in the space provided below, and continue on the back, or other paper if you wish.Record parts of the day that made you smile, made you mad, made you think, and made you sad.Be sure to include the date with each entry.Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Fish Free DrawLakes, rivers, oceans, and streams around the world are filled with many different fish. They aremany different sizes, shapes, and colors. In the space below, create your own fish. Give it aname, and write a short biography about your fish in the space provided. Include where it lives,what it eats, any predators it may have, and how long it lives.Memoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Answer KeyThe Moral of the Story Is .Possible morals include: patience, pros and cons of solitary life,space/crowdedness, character trait differenceWord Scramble: TangerineLabel the Fish: 1.Fin2. Tail3. Gills4.Eye5. MouthMemoirs of a Goldfish 9781585365074Illustrations copyright 2010 Tim BowersSleeping Bear Press 800-487-2323 www.sleepingbearpress.com
reading Memoirs of a Goldfish, fill out the graphic organizer below to brainstorm a memoir that reflects your own life. When you have completed the graphic organizer, write the first draft of a memoir of an event you've experienced. Setting Problem Main Character Characters Cause Main Event Solution Dialogue Your thoughts during main event
than bigger pets. The author explains how taking care of a goldfish can show you are ready for a bigger pet. The author tells a story about how having a goldfish helped her get ready to take care of a dog. If you want a pet like a dog, you should first get a goldfish. A goldfish can he
Bag of Goldfish (foods that kids can easily identify tend to raise the stakes in this activity). 25 (lunch) paper bags. Distribute: o 8 bags – 5 goldfish, 5 carrot sticks, or 5 jolly ranchers (or any type of snack). o 8 bags– 10 goldfish, 10 carrot sticks, 10 j
Don Bosco’s “Memoirs of the Oratory”and Bonetti’s “Storia dell’Ora-torio” 127 I. Don Bosco’s “Memoirs of the Oratory of Saint Francis de Sales” 128 Origin and Publication of the “Memoirs” and Related Questions 128 Don Bosco’s Agenda in the “Memoirs” and their Historical Character 140
Memoirs This diagram shows a basic organization for a memoir, but other arrangements of these sections will work, too. You should alter this organization to fit the features of your topic, angle, purpose, readers, and context. a t– a – g lance Using rich detail, memoirs tell a personal story in which an event or series of events
The Memoirs of Theodor Cordua THE PIONEER OF NEW MECKLENBURG IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY Edited and Translated by Erwin G. Gudde INTRODUCTION W IIILE there is no dearth of diaries and memoirs written in the hectic years following the discovery of gold, we have only few contemporary sources which give us a glimpse of the history of California during the
personal memoir (biography). We provide the memoirs of 20 black entomologists currently working, or retired after working, in North America. Many others are active in this profession on a global scale; unfortunately, due to time and logistical constraints, memoirs from black entomologists currently working in
Beach Memoirs Neil Simon (b. 1927) Was born on July 4, 1927, in New York Worked as a television Won numerous awards for his plays Is the only playwright to have had four productions running at the same time Based the trilogy Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983), Biloxi Blues (1985), and Broadway Bound (1986) on his own life
Have a brain storming session where they generate 10-15 themes. (Be patient, they'll get there eventually.) After they generate the list, allow people to talk in behalf of specific ideas Sometimes they may combine items Give everyone 3 votes and go through the list voting. If there is a clear winner then proceed. Otherwise repeat the process, but with one vote. Post the chosen theme .
