The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg written by Rodman Philbrick

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
Rodman Philbrick
950L

            This book is about Homer P. Figg as he leaves his home in Maine and travels along the East Coast to find his brother who was drafted into the Union army. Throughout his travels, Figg encounters many adults who are varying levels of trustworthy and intelligent. The story is told in half-truths and exaggerations, as our main character is still a child he embellishes details often as he continues south on his journey.

2010 Newbery Honor Book;
2010 ALA Notable Children 's Books, Middle Readers;
NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010, History/Life & Culture in the Americas

Learning Activity:
The students will read The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg and focus on the scenes involving Mr. Willow and the Nibbly siblings. The student will write about what happens, what Figg thinks is happening, and why the student think’s Mr. Willow refuses Figg’s warning. The student will write about what they think about the situation with the Nibbly siblings.

Standards:
CCSS.ELA-L.RL.4.1 - Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSS.ELA-L.RL.4.3 - Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Goal:
The student will analyze the scenes involving Mr. Willow and his interactions with Kate Nibbly and her brother. The student will write about what happens and what they think about the characters’ actions that take place.

Objective:
Cognitive -
            The student will write 2 paragraphs about the characters Mr. Willow and the Nibbly siblings, focusing on how Figg sees it happening.
Affective -
            The student will write a few sentences about how they feel on the choices Mr. Willow makes even after Figg warns him what is happening.

Outcome:
The student will write 2 paragraphs about the interactions between Mr. Willow and the Nibbly siblings and how they feel about the outcome of those events.