Humphrey has friends, adventures, and a cage with a lockthat doesnt lock. The book has also been selected for other state awards lists. In addition to having funfunfun in class, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like loweryourvoicea. Discussion questions for the world according to humphrey. Birney worked at disneyland for many years, has written several childrens television shows and is the author of over twentyfive books, including the bestselling world according to humphrey which won the richard and judy childrens book. While humphrey gets to know the new students, he wonders about his old friends, where could they be. Kids wings activities for surprises according to humphrey. The complete series list for according to humphrey betty g. The title of the book is called the world according to humphrey because it is about how he sees the world as a giant place where everyone needs help. In the end, after all his work, he decides to give his new treasure to the tiny baby he finds shivering in.
The world according to humphrey is a cute story of humphrey the hamster who lives in room 26 at an elementary school. Wood creek one school, one book 20 family packet the world according to humphrey questionscomments if you have any questions during the month, feel free to contact denise gundlewhite teacherlibrarian at denise. Log in to see statespecific standards only available in the us. Its a big mystery for a small hamster to solve, but as always, humphrey will find a way. Teachers home lessons and ideas scholastic teachables lesson plans unit plans teaching guides collections extension activities vocabulary lists. The story made me laugh but it also teaches a lesson as humphrey tries to help the goodreads. See more ideas about world, activities to do and schools first. This literature guide book study includes the following. Series lesson plan from penguin publishing group usa. The world according to humphrey the world according to humphrey enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers lessons and extension activities for the world according to. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an emmy, three humanitas prizes, and a writers guild of america award, and she won the christopher award for friendship according to humphrey. Chapter 11 the world according to humphrey youtube. What animals were named as nocturnal in the book the world according to humphrey.
Have you ever laughed til you cried through a speech and, suddenly, at the end you realized that a rope of ideas had been woven into an important truth you will never forget. Soon humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands only in selfdefense, of course. According to humphrey series 12 primary works 20 total works a series of books for children who are ready to read chapter books featuring a lovable hamster named humphrey. Collected stories humphrey s bumper book of tiny tales 2 bumper book of humphrey s tiny. K the world according to humphrey was named to richard and judys first childrens book club. The world according to humphrey the world according to humphrey enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers lessons and extension activities for the world according to humphrey, by betty birney. The world according to humphrey vocabulary quizlet. Humphreys world consists of room 26, an elementary classroom, and the childrens homes he visits on weekends. The world according to humphrey book companion reading. It is about a hamster called humphrey who is narrating his story.
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Your students will love responding to this story and will have many differentiated activities to do so with. A classroom guide to the humphrey series penguin books. Buy adventure according to humphrey humphrey quality reprint by betty g. Humphrey is a curious hamster with some fun insights. Obob 2015 content questions for the world according to humphrey learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Humphrey, no ordinary hamster, has been brought into room 26 by the substitute teacher to be the classroom pet. The world according to humphrey is an ideal selection for schools wanting to ensure younger readerslisteners can follow along and benefit from your one school, one book selection. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Sep 19, 2015 this book is called the world according to humphrey, written by betty g. And for hungry families who catch the habit of reading aloud together from your innocent selection, there are six sequels.
When humphrey, a hamster, is picked to be one of the schools classs pet, humphrey meets new kids and has many adventures. Mac, leaves him behind when she departs longfellow school to teach in. Her website, is full of fun humphrey activities and information. Sunday, april 6, 2014 gather and organize the chapter journal writing activities if all completed. Start studying the world according to humphrey vocabulary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Now humphrey s true gifts are revealed as he begins to go home with each student and sees what the world is handing himher at home and at. Make an outline of the things you want to talk about. Feb 02, 2004 the world according to humphrey is a heartwarming tale that i only recommend to those who are prepared to seriously consider hamster ownership. Classroom pets some of your classrooms may already have a classroom pet. There is no more important activity for preparing your child to succeed as a reader. The world according to humphrey quiz by battle of the books. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Both elementary schools will join together in this program to read the same book this summer. In the end, after all his work, he decides to give his new treasure to the tiny baby he finds shivering in a manger. This project is used as an extension for the book the world according to humphrey by betty g. Birney author 2005 the world according to humphrey humphrey series book 1 betty g. In addition to the humphrey series, she is the author of the seven wonders of sassafrass springs and the princess and the peabodys.
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