When he falls asleep they find themselves getting entangled in an adventure that gets their uncle into deepest trouble. The story is told from the point of view of the fictitious nephew. Jan 23, 2016 this worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real realistic characters and events characters who have feelings and actions just like real people. In the text, it says that james writes postcards throughout the summer. Me and uncle romie which vocabulary test would you like to take. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Supplemental resources created to be aligned with journeys unit 2, lesson 8. Your uncles working very hard, so we wont see much of him for a while. Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. Throughout her life she has collected many works of art and art books. The harlem renaissance is a specific example of a time period where tons of artists and musicians came together and were inspired by their surroundings.
A story inspired by the life and art of romare flashcards me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Jan 20, 2015 top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration. Complete these lz lessonsquick codeslz664 understanding a constructed. Learning definitions reverse definitions spelling practice. From a picture he has seen that uncle romie is a baldheaded, fierceeyed giant. Authors purpose the authors purpose is the reason an author has for writing.
The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 3rd grade me and uncle romie. Start studying me and my uncle romie comprehension. Sent to stay with family in new york city while his parents await the birth of twins. Hartfields book, me and uncle romie dial books for young children 2002, is a historical fiction picture book based on the life and art of worldrenowned. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. Story by claire hartfield illustrations by jerome lagarrigue realistic fiction. Continue reading books appropriate for your reading level. Wonderful workshop for an artist a sample or small version of something worried blurred or spread around destroyed pulled hard or jerked move quickly planned program of events a very large meal me and uncle romie. Aunt nanette is back in time for cake, and by the time james goes home, his horizons have expanded not only in terms of his family, but in his appreciation for other places and for the power of art. Answer questions about me and uncle romie written by claire hatfield.
Teachingbooks multileveled lesson me and uncle romie. An author usually writes to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to express an opinion. The book introduces us to bearden by introducing bearden to his nephew, james. This is a beautiful story about an artist and his nephew. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. Why do you think james changed his mind about his uncle romie. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus.
Uncle romie is an example of an artist who is inspired by his city, and his experiences in harlem and nyc as well as other places he lived. These items can be used for literacy centers, cooperative learning, and even. We are still in need of tissue and white photocopy paper. Me and uncle romie introduces the life and work of african american. The people, the music, the rooftops, and the stoopsi could feel harlemits beat and bounce.
A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden. Me and uncle romie romare bearden was a famous painter and collage artist of the harlem renaissance. She set some milk and a plate of cookies for me on the table. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about vocabulary from me and uncle romie. This set is a supplement to the story me and uncle romie, unit 2, lesson 8 in the houghton mifflin harcourt journeys 4th grade reading book. It is aunt nanette who takes james all over the city, and its harlem that james especially loves. How do an artists experiences affect his or her art. Me and my uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. A fictional story features african american collage artist romare.
Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the. Uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. But uncle romie spends his days behind the closed door of his studio. Dec 01, 2002 this tribute to collage artist romare bearden is movingly executed in a fictionalized story of young james, who visits his aunt and uncle in new york while his parents adjust to the arrival of twins. Uncle romies out talking to some people about his big art show thats coming up. That was ridiculous though, for christs sake she was 19 years old and looking at a career modeling bikinis and lingerie, she had to be aware of the affect she had on men. In 1949 uncle andy moved to new york, where he changed his name and later. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. One of the most important african american artists of the 20th century. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. This realistic fiction selection explores what it would have been like if romare bearden had had a nephew who came to new york.
Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. Me and uncle romie story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. Uncle arthurs bedtime stories display co by arthur maxwell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue on. Me and uncle romiea story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet comprehension. What details from the text help you understand him. I gave my brother a copy of his favorite book for his birthday. His workroomwe call it his studiois in the front of our apartment. A third person point of view is when the narrator tells the story from someone elses viewpoint and is an observer, not a character in the story.
Maybe she thought that it was okay to pose like that for her uncle, that she felt like it was a natural thing to do. He also knows that uncle romie is married and has no children. Me and uncle romie 4th grade if you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story me and uncle romie will make the learning more handson and exciting for both you and your students. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james. Print test with answer key print flash cards duplicate and edit. How is jamess ride on the train home different to his ride on the train to new york city. This tribute to collage artist romare bearden is movingly executed in a fictionalized story of young james, who visits his aunt and uncle in new york while his parents adjust to the arrival of twins. Read along as you listen to the the story as well as read it on your own. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public librarys 100 books for reading and sharing. When aunt nanette has to leave unexpectedly, james finds himself facing days alone with uncle romie, and the prospect for a bleak birthday celebration. A first person point of view is when the narrator is telling the story. The elevator was out so i had to walk up ten flights of stairs.
Uncle arthurs bedtime stories abebooks shop for books. In the story, james found out that he would be staying with his uncle, who he had never met, until his mom gave birth to his younger brother and sister. Top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration. Uncle romie lives in new york and has been told that he is an artist. Write 35 postcards home that show what you are learning and experiencing in new york city. In both a few red drops and your iconic childrens picture book, me and uncle romie, you seamlessly blend in historic details that might. Me and uncle romie a story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. This worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Uncle jeff is supposed to be looking after jeremy and jemima on the beach. Please donate what you can to our class to get us through the rest of the year. Me and uncle romie 4th grade if you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story me and uncle romie will make the learning more handson and exciting for both you and. First off, let me just start by saying i loved the way you wrote this story.
Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Uncle romie, look for text evidence that helps you. Mar 26, 2019 me and uncle romie a story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art.