Sometimes life in the Hatcher household is enough to make twelve-year old Peter think about running away. His worst problem is still his younger brother, Fudge. Peter learns that his mom is going to have a baby and the whole family is moving to Princeton for a year. It will be bad enough starting sixth grade in a strange place and going to the same school as Fudge. But Peter can imagine something even worse. How will he ever survive if the new baby is a carbon copy of Fudge?
Humorous family disasters in this novel will delight and entertain your students while the activities in our lit link will guide their learning. Chapter-by-chapter questions and additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. 64 pages including an answer key.
A novel by Judy Blume.
List of Skills
Vocabulary Development
1. Using content clues
2. Locating descriptive words/phrases
3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
4. Use of capitals and punctuation
5. Identifying syllables
6. Listing compound words
7. Use of singular/plural nouns
8. Identifying sarcasm/satire
9. Identifying parts of speech
10. Determining alphabetical order
11. Identifying term of endearment
12. Developing dictionary skills
Setting Activities
1. Identify the details of a setting
2. Create a time chart
Plot Activities
1. Complete a sequence chart
2. Identify conflict in the story
3. Determine the role of others in one’s personal growth
