Dear Mr. Henshaw activities

Story Questions and Activities

Section 1: Section 1 Questions
- Read pages 1-15
Section 2: Section 2 Questions
- Read pages 16-22
- Complete California worksheet in journal
- Draw a diagram of Leigh's Neighborhood in your journal
Section 3: Section 3 Questions
- Read pages 23-39
- United States interactive map
- United States Map Quiz
- Complete the California Flag worksheet found in your journal
- Write a diary entry in your journal
Section 4: Section 4 Questions
- Read pages 40-48
- Parts of a friendly letter Game
- Write to your favorite author using the worksheets in your packet
- Type your letter using Microsoft Word
Section 5: Section 5 Questions
- Read pages 49-59
- Click the link to find out all about Bears
- Create a report about bears
Section 6: Section 6 Questions
- Read pages 60-69
- Finish typing your letters to your favorite author
Section 7: Section 7 Questions
- Read pages 70-81
- Write an article on "Ways to Catch a Lunch Bag Thief". Use your journal.
Section 8: Section 8 Questions
- Read pages 82-103
- Click here to find out all about Monarch Butterflies
- Use your journal, to create a report about butterflies
- Butterfly Optical Illusion project (optional)
Section 9: Section 9 Questions
- Read pages 104-120
- Click here to test your idiom knowledge
- More fun with idioms
Section 10: Section 10 Questions
- Read pages 121-134
- Make a trading card for your favorite character (click the link)
After Reading Activities
- Character Web Worksheet
- Character Puppet (in journal)
- Play Dear Mr. Henshaw Jeopardy Game
- Who's Who matching game
- How much do you know about Leigh?