Unit 2

Get The Message!

Reading About Messages

In this section, you will complete the following activities:


  • read through the cartoon strip
  • record your types of messages on the document, Types of Messages
  • view the Storyboard tutorial
  • create your own storyboard

Reader's Notebook Assessment (Formative)

Cartoon Strip

Go to page 58 of Literacy in Action 4A.


In this cartoon strip, a boy receives and sends messages during his day at home and school. Three frames in each strip tell about different parts of his day with few words, which is very different from a story.

Make Some Predictions


Make some predictions about what kinds of messages the boy might receive during the day from his family and friends. Add these types of messages to your Reader’s Notebook: Cartoon Strip.




Document: Reader’s Notebook: Cartoon Strip
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  1. Download the document Reader’s Notebook: Cartoon Strip.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document Reader’s Notebook: Cartoon Strip.
      • Can't view the file? View Skill Builder: Saving Dynamic PDFs.