Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to the Story
Read aloud: Chapter 1
Discuss main characters- Clementine, her family, and her friends
Activity: Create character name tags or profiles
Homework: Draw a picture of Clementine’s family
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Setting Exploration
Read aloud: Chapter 2
Discuss the setting of the story and its significance
Activity: Create a map of Clementine’s neighborhood
Homework: Describe or draw your favorite place in your neighborhood
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Understanding Plot
Read aloud: Chapter 3
Discuss the plot and main events of the chapter
Activity: Create a story sequence chart for Chapter 3
Homework: Write or draw the next event in Clementine’s day
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Character Feelings
Read aloud: Chapter 4
Discuss Clementine’s feelings and how she deals with problems
Activity: Create a feelings chart for Clementine
Homework: Write or draw about a time you felt like Clementine
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Plot Development
Read aloud: Chapter 5
Discuss how the plot develops and changes
Activity: Create a timeline of events from Chapter 5
Homework: Write a summary of the chapter’s main events
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Exploring Themes
Read aloud: Chapter 6
Discuss themes in the story, such as friendship and problem-solving
Activity: Create a poster illustrating a theme from the chapter
Homework: Write a sentence about a theme you noticed in the chapter
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Character Growth
Read aloud: Chapter 7
Discuss how Clementine changes or grows throughout the chapter
Activity: Create a “Character Growth” chart for Clementine
Homework: Draw or write about how you think Clementine will change next
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Story Predictions
Read aloud: Chapter 8
Discuss predictions for future events in the story
Activity: Create a prediction board with your ideas for what might happen next
Homework: Write or draw your predictions for the next chapter
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Comparing Characters
Read aloud: Chapter 9
Compare and contrast Clementine with another character
Activity: Create a Venn diagram to show similarities and differences
Homework: Write about which character you would like to be and why
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Creative Retelling
Read aloud: Chapter 10
Discuss the ending of the story and overall message
Activity: Retell the story through a skit or storybook
Homework: Draw or write an alternate ending for Clementine