Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real realistic characters and events characters who have. 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. That was ridiculous though, for christs sake she was 19 years old and looking at a career modeling bikinis and lingerie, she had to be aware of the affect she had on men. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. There are 14 short answer questions, and 3 multiple choice questions. Story by claire hartfield illustrations by jerome lagarrigue realistic fiction. 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.
Supplemental resources created to be aligned with journeys unit 2, lesson 8. Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the. It is aunt nanette who takes james all over the city, and its harlem that james especially loves. His workroomwe call it his studiois in the front of our apartment. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet comprehension. Me and uncle romie 4th grade if you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story me and uncle romie will make the learning more handson and exciting for both you and your students. When aunt nanette has to leave unexpectedly, james finds himself facing days alone with uncle romie, and the prospect for a bleak birthday celebration. Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. Will uncle romie, whos some kind of artist, know about things like that. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james. A first person point of view is when the narrator is telling the story. In both a few red drops and your iconic childrens picture book, me and uncle romie, you seamlessly blend in historic details that might. In the story, james found out that he would be staying with his uncle, who he had never met, until his mom gave birth to his younger brother and sister. Uncle romie, look for text evidence that helps you.
Read along as you listen to the the story as well as read it on your own. Uncle romie is an example of an artist who is inspired by his city, and his experiences in harlem and nyc as well as other places he lived. Hartfields book, me and uncle romie dial books for young children 2002, is a historical fiction picture book based on the life and art of worldrenowned. Start studying 4b me and uncle romie reading questions. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue on. Top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration. Continue reading books appropriate for your reading level. 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. Me and uncle romie which vocabulary test would you like to take. How do jamess feelings about uncle romie change in the story. Please donate what you can to our class to get us through the rest of the year. Answer questions about me and uncle romie written by claire hatfield.
A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson me and uncle romie. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon. I gave my brother a copy of his favorite book for his birthday.
Free flashcards to help memorize facts about vocabulary from me and uncle romie. 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. The people, the music, the rooftops, and the stoopsi could feel harlemits beat and bounce. She set some milk and a plate of cookies for me on the table. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. A fictional story features african american collage artist romare. 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. Sent to stay with family in new york city while his parents await the birth of twins.
Dec 01, 2002 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. Authors purpose the authors purpose is the reason an author has for writing. Uncle arthurs bedtime stories display co by arthur maxwell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book introduces us to bearden by introducing bearden to his nephew, james. He also knows that uncle romie is married and has no children. 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. Throughout her life she has collected many works of art and art books. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. An author usually writes to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to express an opinion.
This is a beautiful story about an artist and his nephew. How is jamess ride on the train home different to his ride on the train to new york city. This realistic fiction selection explores what it would have been like if romare bearden had had a nephew who came to new york. The life and art of horace pippin schneider family book. 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. Your uncles working very hard, so we wont see much of him for a while. Me and my uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. From a picture he has seen that uncle romie is a baldheaded, fierceeyed giant. These items can be used for literacy centers, cooperative learning, and even. 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. Me and uncle romie romare bearden was a famous painter and collage artist of the harlem renaissance. Me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet.
Learning definitions reverse definitions spelling practice. Why do you think james changed his mind about his uncle romie. 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. Jan 23, 2016 this worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Uncle jeff is supposed to be looking after jeremy and jemima on the beach. Me and uncle romie introduces the life and work of african american. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. Uncle romies out talking to some people about his big art show thats coming up. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. First off, let me just start by saying i loved the way you wrote this story. Young readers will feel as if theyre discovering the citys wonders, and making an unexpected friend, right along with james in this vibrant story, expressively illustrated by coretta scott king award winner jerome lagarrigue. What details from the text help you understand him.
Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real realistic characters and events characters who have feelings and actions just like real people. The story is told from the point of view of the fictitious nephew. The harlem renaissance is a specific example of a time period where tons of artists and musicians came together and were inspired by their surroundings. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 3rd grade me and uncle romie. One of the most important african american artists of the 20th century. A third person point of view is when the narrator tells the story from someone elses viewpoint and is an observer, not a character in the story.
Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons. In the text, it says that james writes postcards throughout the summer. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. We are still in need of tissue and white photocopy paper. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. Maybe she thought that it was okay to pose like that for her uncle, that she felt like it was a natural thing to do. The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden. Me and uncle romie 4th grade if you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story me and uncle romie will make the learning more handson and exciting for both you and.
The elevator was out so i had to walk up ten flights of stairs. Jan 20, 2015 top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration. Print test with answer key print flash cards duplicate and edit. Complete these lz lessonsquick codeslz664 understanding a constructed. Start studying me and my uncle romie comprehension. How do an artists experiences affect his or her art. A story inspired by the life and art of romare flashcards me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Uncle romie lives in new york and has been told that he is an artist. 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. Uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. Uncle arthurs bedtime stories abebooks shop for books. But uncle romie spends his days behind the closed door of his studio.
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