Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, K.G. Campbell

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Title: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
Author: Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by K.G. Campbell
Lexile: 520L
Awards: 2014 Newbery Medal
Genre: Adventure, Humor
Summary: Flora a self proclaimed cynic, suddenly finds herself the saviour of the regular turned genius squirrel, Ulysses. Flora convinced that Ulysses has the markings of a superhero must protect her new squirrel friend. At each page the adventure churns and deepens in this unusual tale.

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Activity:
Throughout the novel Flora uses an eclectic language and often will define unfamiliar words. In the project throughout the reading of the book, the students would write down unfamiliar words in a journal. Later they will define the words and organize them in a glossary appendix to accompany the novel.

Standards:
Nysp12cclsela: Writing Standards: Grade 4-5, standard 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Goals:
Students will use domain specific organization and language in this project.

Objectives:
Students will understand the use of appropriate language and organization in developing a limited glossary of terms.

Outcomes:
Students will present a glossary of terms that is organized and concise to accompany Flora and Ulysses.