Dear Boys and Girls, I must be getting older because I am worrying about so many things. I read in the newspaper that everyone worries one time or another. I guess it isn´t good for your health. From now on, I think I will pay attention to being helpful and understanding instead of worrisome. Here are a few activities that might help all of us understand our feelings better. Your friend, Newspaper Activities1. Woodrow realized that he would have to share the attention of family and friends with Wally. Look through The News-Journal for stories, photos or ads showing people sharing. Decide if the people look happy or sad and make a chart of your findings. Discuss with friends or family how to make the best of sharing. 2. Woodrow loved to eat tidbits from the floor. From The News-Journal cut pictures of foods Woodrow might find on the floor after the family´s breakfast. Divide them into “Good for Dogs” or “Bad for Dogs” and create a poster of each. Discuss with friends or classmates which ones are best or bad for humans. Woodrow´s Activities1. Go through today´s chapter and write down all of the vocabulary words in bold print. 2. Write a new sentence for each word. 3. See how many of the words you can use in a brand new paragraph. 4. Add these new words to your journal writing each day. Then read your sentences aloud to a partner. (LA.A.1.2.3.a) The Write Connection1. Write a letter to Woodrow telling him something you do to keep from worrying. (LA.A.1.2.4.b) 2. Draw a picture of Woodrow seeing Wally for the first time. Write a paragraph under your picture telling how Woodrow might feel seeing his new baby brother. Suggestions for Parents1. Talk with your child about this sentence, “With a new pup here, I will get lots more exercise.” Ask your child if he thinks this is true or whether Woodrow is fooling himself. 2. At the end of today´s story, Woodrow thinks, “...life will never be the same again.” Ask your child if he or she agrees or disagrees with this statement and why. 3. Go through today´s newspaper and find an article or feature that shows an event or person whose life will never be the same again. 4. Encourage your child to talk about why life would never be the same again.
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