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. Learn me uncle romie journeys with free interactive flashcards. Born in new delhi, uma teaches at vermont college of fine arts in the mfa program in writing for children and young adults. Feb, 20 sleep music 247, sleep meditation, calm music, insomnia, sleep therapy, spa, study, relax, sleep yellow brick cinema relaxing music 2,369 watching live now. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. He also knows that uncle romie is married and has no children. Her goal is to read a book a day forever and she has done so for 402 days. This supplemental pack was created to accompany the journeys fourth grade unit 2 lesson 8 me and uncle romie. Dec 01, 2002 uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame.
A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle. His uncle happens to be celebrated collage artist romare bearden, but based on photos he has seen of him, james is a little uneasy. Uncle romie is an example of an artist who is inspired by his city, and his experiences in harlem and nyc as well as other places he lived. Looking at uncle romies paintings, i could feel harlem its beat and bounce. The first book is a childrens book entitled me and uncle romie. 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 year and a half ago, my uncle chuck died unexpectedly.
May 01, 2003 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. Me and uncle romie comprehension worksheet with images. Me and uncle romie total engagement consulting by kimer. My family wanted me to have his books because i was a reader like he had been, and i was also a writer. Please put these sentences in order by numbering them 1 10. Now, in the uncle book, cogan has written a charming and instructive guide to handling the joys and responsibilities of being an uncle. The pack includes language arts resources for daily use to accompany day 1 through day 5 of the houghton mifflin harcourt journeys lesson 2 me and uncle romie. Originally published in india, book uncle and me won the scholastic asian book award. Start studying me and my uncle romie comprehension. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
From a picture he has seen that uncle romie is a baldheaded, fierceeyed giant. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden. The novel was adapted to a highly successful tv series in 1976 directed by nasser taghvai. He cant wait to go to new york, but when he does, he is angry at his uncle. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield youtube. Will uncle romie, whos some kind of artist, know about things like that. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon hardcover december 30, 2002 by claire hartfield author. But uncle romie spends his days behind the closed door of his studio. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Is asks students higher order thinking questions related to the text. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james. Wonderful workshop for an artist a sample or small version of something worried blurred or spread around destroyed pulled hard or jerked move quickly. A story inspired by the life and art of romare flashcards me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet.
Jan 23, 2016 this worksheet goes along with me and uncle romie, a text from the fourth grade journeys reading series. Name me and uncle romie copyright pearson education, inc. Me and uncle romie a story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. Jazzy jasmine why does jasmine want her own saxophone. 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. This is a beautiful story about an artist and his nephew. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. Aunt nanette is back in time for cake, and by the time james goes home, his horizons have expanded not only in terms of his family, but in his appreciation for other places and for the power of art. Uncle romie held up two tickets to a baseball game. Julianna swaney is an artist, designer and printmaker specializing in watercolors. These resources are tried and true in my fourth grade classroom.
Me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with. Journeys fourth grade unit 2 lesson 8 me and uncle romie by. Vocabulary why do you think saji asks jasmie if she has ever really listened to the saxman. Who will bake him a lemon cake and take him to the. Grade 24this vibrant, evocative picture book presents a fictionalized version of harlem renaissance artist bearden through the eyes of a nephew visiting from. This tribute to collage artist romare bearden is movingly executed in a fictionalized story of young james, who visits his aunt and uncle in new york while his parents adjust to the arrival of twins. And i wanted the books, especially his library of america books, which looked so lovely and uniform and canonical.
There are 14 short answer questions, and 3 multiple choice questions. Romare bearden didnt illustrate the story but the artist. The harlem renaissance is a specific example of a time period where tons of artists and musicians came together and were inspired by their surroundings. This quiz is a comprehension quiz on the me and uncle romie journey story a book written by claire hartfield q1. During the beginning of the story, james was nervous about meeting his uncle and wondered if his parents were going. So many things at home now remind him of uncle romie that he makes a.
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. Me and uncle romie introduces the life and work of african american artist. Everyonewill want to turn right back to the beginning of this lovely book and read it again. Choose from 500 different sets of me uncle romie journeys flashcards on quizlet. Me and uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. Book trailer for claire hartfield award winning childrens book me and uncle romie based on the life of african american collage artist romare. Uncle romie and aunt nanette dont have any kids, and a picture of uncle romie makes him look a little scary. Its the story of young african american boy who is sent by train up from rural north carolina to harlem in new york city for his first time to stay with his uncle romie and aunt nanette while his mother was toward the end of a difficult pregnancy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. When aunt nanette has to leave unexpectedly, james finds himself facing days alone with uncle romie, and the prospect for a bleak birthday celebration. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon by claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue. Organized in an easytobrowse format, it includes helpful sections on everything from changing diapers to childproofing your apartment, profiles of celebrity uncles, plus the ins and outs of planning birthday. It is aunt nanette who takes james all over the city, and its harlem that james especially loves. Dear uncle napoleon is a coming of age novel by iranian author iraj pezeshkzad published in tehran in persian in 1973.
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. Uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. James cant wait to get on board and go visit his uncle way up north in new york city. Jan 20, 2015 top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration. Me and my uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. What makes jasmine realize she needs to learn and practice to be able to play the saxophone in her own way. When the big day arrives, uncle romie turns out to be more fun that james anticipated. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden 30 questions developed by. The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden.
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