This set is a supplement to the story me and uncle romie, unit 2, lesson 8 in the houghton mifflin harcourt journeys 4th grade reading book. In me and uncle romie, he pays tribute to bearden by incorporating collage into the illustrations. What is the reason james is going to stay with uncle romie. Write 35 postcards home that show what you are learning and experiencing in new york city. Me and uncle romie total engagement consulting by kimer. It takes uncle romie awhile to finally appear in this book, which imagines what it might have been like to be the nephew of such a distinguished person.
A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden 30 questions developed by. Me and uncle romie is an authentic piece of litrature by author, claire hartfield, but is also found in the 3rd grade reading street basal series. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public librarys 100 books for reading and sharing. Me and uncle romie romare bearden was a famous painter and collage artist of the harlem renaissance. Aunt nanette is back in time for cake, and by the time james goes home, his horizons have expanded not only in terms of his family, but in his appreciation for other places and for the power of art. Journeys fourth grade unit 2 lesson 8 me and uncle romie by. This supplemental pack was created to accompany the journeys fourth grade unit 2 lesson 8 me and uncle romie. From a picture he has seen that uncle romie is a baldheaded, fierceeyed giant. However, in the beginning of the story, james does not interact with uncle romie at all. At the beginning of the story he is very nervous and unsure about the trip because his aunt and uncle did not have any children, and uncle romie looked like a baldheaded, fierceeyed giant in all of the pictures he had seen. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. But uncle romie spends his days behind the closed door of his studio.
It is aunt nanette who takes james all over the city, and its harlem that james especially loves. Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james. May 01, 2003 me and uncle romie narrates the summer experience of james, a child from north carolina, who is sent to his uncle who is some kind of artist and aunt in new york while his parents await the arrival of twins. Uncle romie lives in new york and has been told that he is an artist. Start studying me and my uncle romie comprehension. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon by claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue. Dec 01, 2002 uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. He cant wait to go to new york, but when he does, he is angry at his uncle.
The story is told from the point of view of the fictitious nephew. Me and uncle romie no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. The first book is a childrens book entitled me and uncle romie. There are 14 short answer questions, and 3 multiple choice questions. When aunt nanette has to leave unexpectedly, james finds himself facing days alone with uncle romie, and the prospect for a bleak birthday celebration. Reading scavenger hunts jefferson county schools, tn. Me and uncle romie vocabulary pages 196197 text pages 200212.
These resources are tried and true in my fourth grade classroom. Book uncle and me won the scholastic asian book award in 2011, an award which honours the best of asian writing in english. Claire hartfield is a nationally recognized childrens book author and education leader. These are the vocabulary words for the 4th grade journeys reading text book for the eighth week that corresponds with the story me and uncle romie. His uncle happens to be celebrated collage artist romare bearden, but based on photos he has seen of him, james is a little uneasy. A story inspired by the life and art of romare flashcards me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Wonderful workshop for an artist a sample or small version of something worried blurred or spread around destroyed pulled hard or jerked move quickly. Here, you will find study guides and supplemental activities for each reading story in our journeys textbook. The day of uncle romie s art show, james father called saying he had a baby sister and brother. Me and uncle romie 00062828 tutorials for question of education and general education. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real. Jan 23, 2016 this worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series.
Wonderful workshop for an artist a sample or small version of something worried blurred or spread around destroyed pulled hard or jerked move quickly planned program of events a very large meal me and uncle romie. Me and uncle romie is a story about a young boy from north carolina who visits his aunt nanette and uncle romie in harlem, new york. It was also joint winner of the 20 crossword award for childrens fiction in what was an unusual decision to make this superb book share the honours for a prize that it deserved to have enjoyed all on its own. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. In the text, it says that james writes postcards throughout the summer. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet comprehension. For me, the most poignant part of the story is when james and uncle romie, who have just met and barely know each other, start to share stories of home and family and friends, and then later on when james realizes that thats the true power of beardens art. Mar 26, 2019 me and uncle romie a story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon hardcover december 30, 2002 by claire hartfield author.
I gave my brother a copy of his favorite book for his birthday. The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 3rd grade me and uncle romie. Me and uncle romie narrates the summer experience of james, a child from north carolina, who is sent to his uncle who is some kind of artist and aunt in new york while his parents await the arrival of twins. The pack includes language arts resources for daily use to accompany day 1 through day 5 of the houghton mifflin harcourt journeys lesson 2 me and uncle romie. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Its the story of young african american boy who is sent by train up from rural north carolina to harlem in new york city for his first time to stay with his uncle romie and aunt nanette while his. Me and my uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. He is mostly in the company of his aunt nanette who introduces him to. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson me and uncle romie.
This is a beautiful story about an artist and his nephew. Please refer to these during the week, if your child needs additional help at home. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public. Then, the city tells book uncle that he must pay for a commercial permit or remove his lending library. Me and uncle romie dial books for young children 2002, is a historical fiction picture book based on the life and art of worldrenowned collage artist, romare bearden. Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the. Me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Where did uncle romie and james go for his birthday. Some images used in this set are licensed under the creative commons through. Video showing artwork by romare bearden uncle romie jerome lagarrigue illustrator. The resulting art is more representational, less abstract, than most of beardens work which it needs to be, for a picture book.
Sep 29, 2016 me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. The illustrations in me and uncle romie are by jerome lagarrigue, another artist i know far too little about. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. At first he is nervous about going to new york, but once he is there and gets to know his uncle, he is happy.
Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. The title, me and uncle romie, is important to the story because the title implies that the story will be all about a james and his uncle romie. This lesson will be dealing with building prior knowledge from the book me and uncle romie. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. Home letter lesson 8 focus wall lesson 8 vocabulary lesson 8 spelling lesson 8 listen to the story read the story. This quiz is a comprehension quiz on the me and uncle romie journey story a book written by claire hartfield q1. Authors purpose the authors purpose is the reason an author has for writing.
Me and uncle romie spelling words flashcards quizlet. Click to see the original works with their full license. Winston from when i went to the library by ken roberts read aloud duration. Me and uncle romiea story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. An author usually writes to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to express an opinion. This tribute to collage artist romare bearden is movingly executed in a fictionalized story of young james, who visits his aunt and uncle in new york while his parents adjust to the arrival of twins. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with pictures by the awardwinning illustrator, jerome lagarrigue. Me and uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Me and uncle romie story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension.
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