A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of. Here, you will find study guides and supplemental activities for each reading story in our journeys textbook. Read along as you listen to the the story as well as read it on your own. Bearden and his art, hartfield keeps the story focused on james.
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. For answer key click link i really enjoyed this story by ms. 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. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden by claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue lagarrigue at. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. Question frame text specific question possible responses which statement best reflects a. Uncle romie on level practice book o, page 172 approaching practice book a, page 172 beyond practice book.
How does the information you wrote in the character web help you to monitor your comprehension of me and uncle romie. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson me and uncle romie. Me and uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. James, the young hero of the book, recalls for the reader how he was sent away one summer. 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. Is there a particular image that you remember having caught your imagination. 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. Complete these lz lessonsquick codeslz664 understanding a constructed. 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. 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. 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.
This worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Daddy thought it was a good time for me to visit uncle romie and his wife, aunt nanette, up north in new york city. Mama had told me that uncle romie was some kind of artist, and he didnt have any kids. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon 9780803725201 by claire hartfield. Jan 20, 2015 me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. 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. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. He looked out of the window and saw familiar sites of where uncle romie and aunt nanette.
Me and uncle romie by claire hartfield introduction main directory for answer key click link i really enjoyed this story by ms. Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. 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. If you purchase it, you will be able to include the full version of it in lessons and share it with your students. 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. Which sentence best tells a lesson james learns in the story. B he happily goes to new york, but he wishes he had stayed home. The book introduces us to bearden by introducing bearden to his nephew, james. First off, let me just start by saying i loved the way you wrote this story. Journeys unit 2 lesson 8 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. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company.
Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue on. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. How my family lives in america goodbye 382 shin dang dong jalapeno bagels me and uncle romie. He looked out of the window and saw familiar sites of where uncle romie and aunt nanette lived. 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. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden. Vocab games 2 my brother martin 2 practice spelling. Its about a boy named james who goes to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in new york city. D he does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them.
Please refer to these during the week, if your child needs additional help at home. Use information and details from me and uncle romie to. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon at. Then, i provide materials for them to make their own collage books telling a story. This quiz is a comprehension quiz on the me and uncle romie journey story a book written by claire hartfield q1. Me and uncle romie introduces the life and work of african american. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet comprehension. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. But he also just wishes he could take a little bit of home along with 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.
Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the. Moving on on moving day, juan woke up excited, nervous, and ready to go. How do jamess feelings about uncle romie change in the story. The doctor had told mama she had to stay off her feet till the babies got born. Grade 4 lesson 8 me and uncle romie by claire hartfield, pp. Me and uncle romie by claire hartfield illustrated by jerome lagarrigue genre. 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. Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real realistic characters and events characters who have. His uncle happens to be celebrated collage artist romare bearden, but based on photos he has seen of him, james is a little uneasy. 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.
Nov 06, 2017 grade 4 lesson 8 me and uncle romie by claire hartfield, pp. 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. Im curious how you were introduced to romare bearden and his art. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. I gave my brother a copy of his favorite book for his birthday. Name date practice book me and uncle romie spelling. This will open a new tab with the resource page in our marketplace. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Im not sure if bearden actually had a nephew named james or not. When james meets his aunt, i can tell by all the places she takes him and from the things she says that she is a. Grade 3 me and uncle romie vocabulary words part 1 duration. Authors write with a purpose in mind it is to persuade, inform, entertain or express an opinion.
Uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. Sent to stay with family in new york city while his parents await the birth of twins. You can find this story in unit 3, lesson 4 in the california treasures book for 4th grade. Jeel alnada international school recommended for you. The first book is a childrens book entitled me and uncle romie. Me and uncle romie total engagement consulting by kimer. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon hardcover december 30, 2002 by claire hartfield author. 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. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud. Will uncle romie, whos some kind of artist, know about things like that. Living in a tiny apartment for so long, he was sure hed love his new house. James cant wait to get on board and go visit his uncle way up north in new york city.
As you read me and uncle romie, fill in the character web. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield. 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. 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. The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden. On a typical visit, i read the book to the students to get their creative juices flowing. There are 14 short answer questions, and 3 multiple choice questions. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons. When james meets his aunt, i can tell by all the places she takes him and from the things she says that she is a nice woman.