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Anne Miller

Anne Miller

Author: Cynthia Rylant Ø Cynthia Rylant was born in Hopewell, Virginia on June 6,

Author: Cynthia Rylant Ø Cynthia Rylant was born in Hopewell, Virginia on June 6, 1954. She grew up with her mother and grandparents in Beaver, West Virginia. Growing up, she liked comic books, pets, pajama parties, and the Beatles. Ø Now Cynthia Rylant lives in Oregon with her son and two cats. Ø "Playing is the greatest training you can have for being a writer. " Ø "Every part of life can be art. " Ø "Let us never forget the power of what a story can do. " Anne Miller

The author is Cynthia Rylant. The illustrator is Sucie Stevenson The author writes the

The author is Cynthia Rylant. The illustrator is Sucie Stevenson The author writes the stories. The illustrator draws the pictures. Summary: This story is about a special friendship between this small boy and his enormous dog. Henry and Mudge explore the woods while the author compares similarities and differences between the boy and his dog. Anne Miller

Genre: Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is a story with events like those in real

Genre: Realistic Fiction Realistic fiction is a story with events like those in real life. Look for: A setting that could be a real place. Characters that do things real people do. Anne Miller

Vocabulary for “Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon” chipmunks picked sniffing south woods

Vocabulary for “Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon” chipmunks picked sniffing south woods Anne Miller

1. Put your reading book on your desk. 2. Open your book to the

1. Put your reading book on your desk. 2. Open your book to the glossary. 3. When you see the word “Glossary, ” get ready to find the word. Anne Miller

chipmunks small, striped members of the squirrel family that live underground. These are playful

chipmunks small, striped members of the squirrel family that live underground. These are playful chipmunks. Anne Miller

picked gathered with the hands or fingers You just can’t beat freshly picked strawberries!

picked gathered with the hands or fingers You just can’t beat freshly picked strawberries! Anne Miller

sniffing • smelling by taking short breaths through the nose • This fawn is

sniffing • smelling by taking short breaths through the nose • This fawn is sniffing my sunflower plant. Anne Miller

south in the direction opposite of north; one of four directions on a compass

south in the direction opposite of north; one of four directions on a compass These birds are flying south for the winter. • South is at the bottom of the compass rose. Anne Miller

woods - forest • Little Bear took a nap in the woods. Anne Miller

woods - forest • Little Bear took a nap in the woods. Anne Miller

1. chipmunks - small, striped members of the squirrel family that live underground 2.

1. chipmunks - small, striped members of the squirrel family that live underground 2. picked - gathered with the hands or fingers 3. sniffing smelling by taking short breaths through the nose 4. south - in the direction opposite of north; one of four directions on a compass 5. woods - forest Anne Miller

 • Say the words. • Read the sentences. • Fill in the blank

• Say the words. • Read the sentences. • Fill in the blank Anne Miller

Hansel and Gretel found a cute house in the _____. woods south picked chipmunks

Hansel and Gretel found a cute house in the _____. woods south picked chipmunks sniffing Anne Miller

Henry _____ a box of apples in one hour. woods sniffing chipmunks south picked

Henry _____ a box of apples in one hour. woods sniffing chipmunks south picked Anne Miller

Snoopy is ____ the strange footprints. woods sniffing south chipmunks picked Anne Miller

Snoopy is ____ the strange footprints. woods sniffing south chipmunks picked Anne Miller

These penguins live in the _____ Pole. Sniffing Woods Chipmunks South Picked Anne Miller

These penguins live in the _____ Pole. Sniffing Woods Chipmunks South Picked Anne Miller

Do you enjoy watching Alvin and the _____? Chipmunks Woods Sniffing South Picked Anne

Do you enjoy watching Alvin and the _____? Chipmunks Woods Sniffing South Picked Anne Miller

1. woods – ___ E 2. sniffing ___ C B 3. picked –___ D

1. woods – ___ E 2. sniffing ___ C B 3. picked –___ D 4. south – ___ A 5. chipmunks –__ A. - small, striped members of the squirrel family that live underground B. - gathered with the hands or fingers C. smelling by taking short breaths through the nose D. - in the direction opposite of north; one of four directions on a compass E. - forest Anne Miller

Harcourt Sites Comprehension - Main Idea What's the Big Idea Main Idea Practice Comprehension

Harcourt Sites Comprehension - Main Idea What's the Big Idea Main Idea Practice Comprehension - Compare / Contrast Compare and Contrast Pratice Comprehension - Locate Information Book Parts Comprehension - Identifying Sentences - Statements and Questions Sentences - Exclamations and Commands Anne Miller

More Interactive Sites • Henry and Mudge - A Book Club Selection • Language

More Interactive Sites • Henry and Mudge - A Book Club Selection • Language Change y to i - # 1 Change y to i - # 3 Naming and Telling Parts - # 1 Naming and Telling Parts - # 2 Naming and Telling Parts - #3 Compound Words • • Vocabulary Matching exercise 1 Vocabulary Matching exercise 2 Vocabulary Matching exercise 3 Vowel Interactive Picture Match Anne Miller

Tweak by Anne Miller

Tweak by Anne Miller