Chapter 7: Secrets

Theme: Deception & Trust

Target: I can identify evidence of character motives (Why do they lie?).

Success: I can create a one-word description of Isabelle.

Vocab Preview

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Find and define:
1. Distracted: Diverting one's attention.
2. Convince: To persuade.
Look for these in the text as we read!

Read Aloud

Predict & Read

Theme: Deception.
Predict: Who is keeping the bigger secret? The Old Man or Hugo?
Listen to Chapter 7: Secrets.

Discussion

Questions & Dilemma

Packet Page 26: Discuss Q2 (Isabelle) & Q7 (The Promise).
Moral Dilemma: If someone tricked you about destroying your favorite toy, but kept it safe, are they a bad person?

Closing

Exit Ticket

On a sticky note: Write one word that describes Isabelle in this chapter.

Chapter 8: Cards

Theme: Hidden Talents

Target: I can infer a character's backstory based on their skills.

Success: I can explain how the setting (toy booth) reveals character.

Vocab Preview

Guide Page 25

Find and define:
1. Captivate: To enchant or attract.
2. Succession: A number of people or things following one after another.

Read Aloud

Predict & Read

Theme: There is more than meets the eye.
Predict: Why would a grumpy toy seller know magic tricks?
Listen to Chapter 8: Cards.

Discussion

Questions & Dilemma

Packet Page 26: Discuss Q4 (The deal) & Q6 (Card tricks).
Analogy: Imagine finding out your strict math teacher is actually a famous DJ on weekends. How does that change how you see them?

Closing

Exit Ticket

Write one word to describe Papa Georges after reading this chapter.

Chapter 9: The Key

Theme: Connection & Discovery

Target: I can make connections between two different plot lines.

Success: I can justify Hugo's reaction to the key.

Vocab Preview

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Find and define:
1. Disheveled: Untidy or messy.
2. Investigate: To carry out research or study.

Read Aloud

Predict & Read

Theme: The missing piece.
Predict: What happens when two separate worlds collide (Hugo & Isabelle)?
Listen to Chapter 9: The Key.

Discussion

Questions & Dilemma

Packet Page 32: Discuss Q3 (Isabelle's skill) & Q7 (The ending).
Moral Dilemma: You find a key that fits a box you own, but the key belongs to a friend. Who owns the contents?

Closing

Exit Ticket

Sketch the shape of the key you imagine is around Isabelle's neck.