The packet includes 18 printable comprehension sheets one for every two chapters. Philbrick has written other novels for young adults, many. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Figg and his 17yearold brother, harold, live with mean uncle squinton leach in maine. Figg as he tries to find his brother, who has joined with the union forces. Their uncle is a cruel man who makes the children live in the barn. W r philbrick twelveyearold homer, a poor but clever orphan, has extraordinary. This is a novel study for the mostly true adventures of homer p.
This novel study divides the mostly true adventures of homer p. Figgs older brother, harold, to take a rich mans sons place in the union army, homer cant just stand around doing nothing. Jan 01, 2009 the mostly true adventures of homer p. Throughout the month of november i read a funny and interesting book called the mostly true adventures of homer p. Chapters 7 and 8 the mostly true adventures of homer p.
Through his story, readers will certainly learn something about the war, as well as the mistreatment of slaves. Figg is a childrens historical novel by rodman philbrick, author of freak the mighty. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative. Vocabulary quiz for mostly true adventures of homer p. Learn homer p figg mostly true adventures with free interactive flashcards. Homer is so hungry he eats pig slop, and uncle is about to beat him when big bro steps in. Sep 09, 2010 the mostly true adventures of homer p. Take our free the mostly true adventures of homer p. Also included is a list of key vocabulary words broken down by chapter. Wondering if the mostly true adventures of homer p. This is a comprehension packet for the mostly true adventures of homer p. The mostly true adventures of homer p figg worksheets. When his guardian, uncle squintonthe meanest man in the entire state of mainesells off homer p.
Figg by rodman philbrick synopsis in this awardwinning pageturner, twelveyearold orphan homer runs away from pine swamp, maine, to find his older brother who has been sold into the union army. A book trailer we created for the mostly true adventures of homer p. Homer and his older brother harold live in a old town in maine in 1863. Since their mother died, harold and homer figg must live with their nasty and mean uncle, squinton leach. Figg literature unit the mostly true adventures of homer p. In which book is a character not at all used to being told what to do.
With laughaloud humor, homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of civil warera thieves. Figg is reminiscent of mark twains tom sawyer and huck finn but unlike twain, rodman philbrick is writing for a middle grade and ya audience. Choose from 76 different sets of homer p figg mostly true adventures flashcards on quizlet. Figg, a 12 year old boy who is in search of his brother who was drafted into the civil war, illegally. Make sure to use quotation marks around the sentence and capitalize, spell words correctly, and punctuate correctly. Novel unit for the mostly true adventures of homer p. The book was a mixture of historical facts and humorous text. Its a great comprehension quiz to help teach reading strategies to your upper elementary or middle school students. Figg is a whimsical novel novel that presents true history to readers in a way that is both emotional and provides for a good laugh characters. Figg was chosen to introduce students to the civil war in a fiction text. The first page is an assignment page for students to use and to record due dates which you may wan. The main problem in this novel was that homer s brother, harold, was sold to the army underage and homer wanted him back as his companion instead of fighting the civil war.
You can customize the printable with the options shown below. Figg is the main character and narrator of the novel. Figg by rodman philbrick, which is a guided reading level w. Summary the mostly true adventures of homer p figg. Number of keys select the number of different printables. The book is full of vocabulary that describes the history of the united states at the time of the civil war. Each day they get into trouble and get an unfair punishment. Twelveyear old homer and his seventeenyear old brother harold live with his hateful uncle squint after they are orphaned.
That night, stink and smelt, stink is missing an eye and they. Figg by rodman philbrick list of skills vocabulary development 1. Figg grew out of philbricks fascination with the civil war and his familys roots in the state of maine. Teacher and student guides, worksheets, answer keys, and more.
Introduction powerpoint for homer p figg characters. This 25 page novel study book club packet covers 5 weeks of daily reading activities with the book the mostly true adventures of homer p. This collection comes in a spiralbound book with cd and site license for one school. Then write a sentence explaining why it does not fit. Figg quotes showing 18 of 8 it all boils down to this. Showcasing p mostly and other relevant items available for sale online. Includes vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary practice exercises, pre, during, and post reading activities, and essay topics. Find three types of conflict in the mostly true adventures of homer p.
Kids wings activities for the mostly true adventures of. The guide is presented chapterbychapter and includes the following distinct sections. Start studying the mostly true adventures of homer p. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Chapters 18 vocabulary words 1122 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. He has a penchant for exaggerating the truth and a sense of humor that shows itself in his derisive commentary of human nature. Homer is a charming narrator he lies a lot but also tries to do whats right. The mostly true adventures of homer p figg quiz activity.
In this novel, homer has many adventures as he follows his brother to the battle of. In this novel, homer has many adventures as he chases his brother to the battle. Perfect for partnergroup discussions, literature circles, interactive notebooks, writing prompts and stations. Through a series of fascinating events, homer s older brother has been illegally sold to the union army.
Figg reading quiz activity free download for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classroom or home school students. Figg quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Figg joins the scholastic gold line, which features awardwinning and beloved novels. The mostly true adventures of homer p figg by rodman philbrick. Figg, and these are my true adventures that happened after my big brother harold was illegally conscripted into the union army, and left me to get. Figg video booktalk homer is on a mission, to find his big brother and get him released from the oath that bound him to the union army. The book was chosen as a newbery honor book and an ala notable book. Introduce the book by rodrick philbrick with this powerpoint that gives students some background and vocabulary words to know before they read this book set during the civil war. During the civil war, a small twelveyearold boy who never even owned a pair of shoes saves his older brother at the battle of gettysburg and then helps lead the union to victory. Rodman philbrick the mostly true adventures of homer p. Figg and his brother, harold, live with their uncle. Figg by bestselling novelist rodman philbrick is the story of a youthful boy who runs away from home to find is brother, an underage boy who has been sold into the army during the civil war. Use textual evidence to inferpredict the meaning of your word.
Figg is an entertaining adolescent novel that follows the adventures of homer p. Vocabulary the mostly true adventures of homer p figg. Home summary info vocabulary home summary info vocabulary vocabulary. He is loyal, smart, scrappy and laughoutloud funny. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. He has a penchant for exaggerating the truth and a sense of humor that shows itself in his derisive commentary of. Figg by bestselling novelist rodman philbrick is the story of a young boy who runs away to find his brother, a young boy who has been sold into the army during the civil war. Students will have the opportunity to relate to the main character, homer p. Figg is a funny novel that presents true history to readers in a way that is both eyeopening, touching, and provides for a good laugh. Only a writer with similar talents can bring this seriously important story to life with a light touch to make it palatable, teeth that make it true, and one that makes even the things best forgot, memorable. Each time it was homers fault harold would step up for his little brother. In this emotive newbery honorwinning pageturner, twelveyearold orphan homer runs away from pine swamp, maine, to find his older brother, harold, who has been sold into the union army. Reading from the mostly true adventures of homer p. Master storyteller rodman philbrick takes readers on a colorful journey as young homer figg sets off to follow his brother into the thick of the civil war.
This is a unit based upon the novel the mostly true adventures of homer p. Apr 03, 2012 a book trailer we created for the mostly true adventures of homer p. Introduction powerpoint for homer p figg characters, setting and more introduction to the mostly true adventures of homer p figg reading novel powerpoint activity this is a 5 slide powerpoint presentation about the novel the mostly true adventures of homer p. Figg by rodman philbrick is a hilarious story of a boys adventure.
Figg is included in the kids wings reading out of the box collection of literature guides for awardwinning novels and intermediatelevel picture books. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on three chapters of the mostly true adventures of homer p. Quia the mostly true adventures of homer p figg by rodman. Find at least 1 vocabulary word from the selected reading. Great for engaging students in the text and citing evidence. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. Introduction powerpoint for homer p figg characters, setting. Aug 12, 2012 this novel unit contains everything you need to teach the novel the mostly true adventures of homer p.
Apr 09, 2014 meet homer, an orphan runaway who flees his mean uncles farm to track down his brother whos been drafted into the union army. Rodman philbrick, best known for the classic freak the mighty, created a wonderful protagonist in homer p. Over 95 pages of reading comprehension and vocabulary materials for the mostly true adventures of homer p. Times were tough enough in the united states in 1862, but for homer p. Cuesheet 201220 season the mostly true adventures of homer p. Nick massey connection with the real world resolution this book is connected with the real world because its around the time of the civil war and the railroad. This document provides higher level, thoughtprovoking, textdependent comprehension questions for the book, the mostly true adventures of homer p. Vocabulary in each of the following sets of words, underline the one word that does not belong. Figg philbrick learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Before you read, vocabulary, comprehension questions including many higherlevel thinking questions. Figg group discussion cards higherorder, quality questions from each chapter, including content and academic vocabulary. When finished, please tell your teacher that you have taken a test. Figg by rodman philbrick chosen as a kids wings top flight book for 201220 2010 newbery honor book.
Philbrick acknowledges that huck finn was an inspiration for homer figg. Home summary info vocabulary home summary info vocabulary information. A person has only two options in life, to do something or to do. Figg by rodman philbrick suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. Set during the american civil war, it follows the adventures of a boy who is an inveterate teller of tall tales on his quest to find his older brother, a union soldier.
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