Me and uncle romie book

A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon by claire hartfield and jerome lagarrigue sent to stay with family in new york city while his parents await the birth of twins. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon 9780803725201 by claire hartfield. First off, let me just start by saying i loved the way you wrote this story. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read. Claire hartfield is a nationally recognized childrens book author and education leader. Sep 18, 2019 me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud.

Me and uncle romie romare bearden was a famous painter and collage artist of the harlem renaissance. Is there a particular image that you remember having caught your imagination. Fill in the correct answers on the answer document. 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. Uncle romie on level practice book o, page 172 approaching practice book a, page 172 beyond practice book b, page 172 main selection by claire hartfield pictures by. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. Sent to stay with family in new york city while his parents await the birth of twins. As you read me and uncle romie, fill in the character web. There are 14 short answer questions, and 3 multiple choice questions.

This quiz is a comprehension quiz on the me and uncle romie journey story a book written by claire hartfield q1. Jan 20, 2015 me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. He cant wait to go to new york, but when he does, he is angry at his uncle. This worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Im curious how you were introduced to romare bearden and his art. 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. Me and uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet.

Me and uncle romie which vocabulary test would you like to take. It relates the journey of a narrator and his uncle from southern colorado towards west texas. This will open a new tab with the resource page in our marketplace. The resulting art is more representational, less abstract, than most of beardens work which it needs to be, for a picture book. It takes uncle romie awhile to finally appear in this book, which imagines what it might have been like to be the nephew of such a distinguished person. Aunt nanette turns out to be warmhearted and welcoming, but uncle romie, busy with his art, seems a little distant. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james.

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 bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome. This realistic fiction selection explores what it would have been like if romare bearden had had a nephew who came to new york. In me and uncle romie, he pays tribute to bearden by incorporating collage into the illustrations. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. The story is told from the point of view of the fictitious nephew. Me and uncle romie 4th grade reading books, vocabulary. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Moving on on moving day, juan woke up excited, nervous, and ready to go.

A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon on. Close analytic reading questions to supplement the 4th grade houghton mifflin harcourt journeys story me and uncle romie unit 2. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon hardcover december 30, 2002 by claire hartfield author. While there is still some hope that some end of the year activities may be salvaged, we also know that the window is beginning to close on much of it and its absolutely heartbreaking for all of our students. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon at.

Name date practice book me and uncle romie spelling. His uncle happens to be celebrated collage artist romare bearden, but based on photos he has seen of him, james is a little uneasy. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet comprehension. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These are the vocabulary words for the 4th grade journeys reading text book for the eighth week that corresponds with the story me and uncle romie.

A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon. Me and uncle romie dial books for young children 2002, is a historical fiction picture book based on the life and art of worldrenowned collage artist, romare bearden. Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the baseball game on his birthday. Send me weekly book recommendations and inside scoop. But he also just wishes he could take a little bit of home along with him.

Selection comprehension choose the best answer for each question. 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. A at first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work. Books, radios, tvs and furniture paints, books, furniture and tvs. However, in the beginning of the story, james does not interact with uncle romie at all. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with pictures by the awardwinning illustrator, jerome lagarrigue. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. Me and uncle romie by claire hartfield introduction main directory.

The day of uncle romies art show, james father called saying he had a baby sister and brother. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon by claire hartfield and jerome lagarrigue. Listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. The title, me and uncle romie, is important to the story because the title implies that the story will be all about a james and his uncle romie. Books, radios, tvs and furniture paints, books, furniture and tvs 19 how many flights of stairs were there to reach uncle romie s apartment.

Jerome lagarrigue and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Topics and learning goals unit topic national or state academic content standards learning goal lg. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. Sep 29, 2016 new albanys what book are you reading. Living in a tiny apartment for so long, he was sure hed love his new house. Genre realistic fiction a made up story that seems real. Uncle romie on level practice book o, page 172 approaching practice book a, page 172 beyond practice book. Why is james worried about staying with uncle romie. As a result of the extended school closure issued by our governor, many events will unfortunately be cancelled. If you purchase it, you will be able to include the full version of it in lessons and share it with your students.

Name date weekly tests 8 greenwood international school. I gave my brother a copy of his favorite book for his birthday. The illustrations in me and uncle romie are by jerome lagarrigue, another artist i know far too little about. Journeys unit 2 lesson 8 these are the vocabulary words for the 4th grade journeys reading text book for the eighth week that corresponds with the story me and uncle romie. James cant wait to get on board and go visit his uncle way up north in new york city. C at first he is nervous about meeting uncle romie, but he gets to like him. This lesson will be dealing with building prior knowledge from the book me and uncle romie. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield. But he also just wishes he could take a little bit of home along with himthings like baseball games, and the special birthday cake mama always makes. Character, plot, setting, theme of the story, vocabulary. At first he is nervous about going to new york, but once he is there and gets to know his uncle, he is happy. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue on. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden.

Me and uncle romie narrates the summer experience of james, a child from north carolina, who is sent to his uncle who is some kind of artist and aunt in new york while his parents await the arrival of twins. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. Aug 16, 2015 me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. How does the information you wrote in the character web help you to monitor your comprehension of me and uncle romie. Think back to the selection me and uncle romie to answer questions 110. Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. 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.

While there is still some hope that some end of the year activities may be salvaged, we also know that the window is beginning to close on much of it. B he happily goes to new york, but he wishes he had stayed home. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. 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. A jamess parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.