Part Eight (Formative)
Completion requirements
Novel Study
Read
Dear Mr. Henshaw: Part Eight
Read pages 81 to 104 of Dear Mr. Henshaw
In this part of the story, something happens to make Leigh really happy, and he gets a good idea for protecting his lunch treats. Leigh hears from his dad, writes to Mr. Henshaw, and invents something really great.
As you read pages 81 to 104, use the questions below to guide your reading and thinking about this section:
As you read pages 81 to 104, use the questions below to guide your reading and thinking about this section:
- What makes Leigh feel really happy?
- Where does he get the idea for his project?
- How does he get the money to buy the parts?
- Why does he start writing to Mr. Henshaw again?
- Does the invention work?
Open Your File
Go to Part 8 of your Dear Mr. Henshaw Diary.
- Summarize what happened in this part of the story.
- Go to some websites to see the amazing migration of the monarch butterflies that Leigh saw.
- Answer this question: Why do you think Leigh said, "I never did find out who the thief was, and now that I stop to think about it, I am glad"?
Start video at 58 seconds
Digging Deeper (Optional)
Do you like to make things? Perhaps you can get an adult to help you with the following project.
- Try these instructions to make your own burglar alarm!
- Make Your Own Burglar Alarm
Save
How to save a file:
- Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
- Name your Dear Mr. Henshaw Diary file in this format: jsmith_dearmrhenshawdiary and save the file to your Documents folder.