Stone Fox
• Chapters 7 and 8
Fastbreak Write
• What is your opinion of Grandfather?
• What advantages does Little Willy have in
the race?
Context Clues
• The tension in my neck was so severe, I
had to get a massage.
– Identify the context clues that will help you
determine the meaning of tension.
– Write your own definition of tension.
Context Clues
• The vultures deserted the carcass as the
pack of coyotes neared.
– Identify the context clues that will help you
determine the meaning of deserted.
– Write your own definition of deserted.
Focus Task
• When reading today, think of ways Stone
Fox and Little Willy are similar?
Focus Brainstorm
• Think of ways Stone Fox and Little Willy
are similar?
Main Detail
Explanation
Common Noun Hunt
• Five miles of the race he traveled every day and
knew with his eyes closed. The last five miles
were back into town along South Road, which
was mostly straight and flat.
– Identify the common nouns from the
passage. Record the nouns in your
journal.
– Can any of these common nouns be
turned into verbs if?
Stone Fox
Chapters 9-10
Fastbreak Write
• Pick one word to describe Stone Fox. Give
two reasons why you picked this word.
• Did Willy deserve getting hit? Give one
reason for your answer.
• How do you think Grandfather is feeling on
the day of the race?
Context Clue Hunt
• Even with an injured ankle, the racer
forged ahead, taking the lead with less
than a mile to go.
– Identify the context clues that will help you
determine the meaning of forged.
– Write your own definition of forged.
Context Clues
• The old, rusted truck kept inching along
the highway as the hot asphalt scorched
its nearly flat tires.
– Identify the context clues that will help you
determine the meaning of inching.
– Write your own definition of inching.
Focus Task
• When reading today, look for evidence
that suggests Stone Fox is not just a stone
of emotions?
Decompression Time
• Take 3 minutes to reflect on the story.
Record your thoughts in your journal. If
you are having trouble thinking of things to
write, answer the following questions:
– How are you feeling about Searchlight’s
death?
– What might Grandfather and Little Willy talk
about after the race?
Focus Brainstorm
• When reading today, look for evidence
that suggests Stone Fox is not just a stone
of emotions?
• What about other parts in the story? Is
there any other evidence that can help us
answer the focus question?
Common and Proper Noun Hunt
• Little Willy was breathing hard as the sled cut
through the ice and snow. Main Street was
crowded, but Searchlight dodged anyone in their
way. They were near First National Bank when
Doc Smith and Rex came into view.
– Identify the common and proper nouns
from the passage. Record the nouns in
a t-chart.
Common
Proper