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    A Teacher's Guide

    Something for Nothing


    by Ann Redisch Stampler
    illustrated by Jacqueline M. Cohen

    • Prereading
    • Comprehension Guide / Quiz Questions
    • Multiple Intelligence Projects
    • Comprehension Chart

    Prereading

    A common warning is that you can never get something for nothing. What does this phrase
    mean? How do you think it will apply to this story? What do you think the main characters
    want?

    Comprehension Guide / Quiz Questions

    Knowledge

    1. Why does Dog leave the city? What city does he leave?
    2. What does he find in the country?

    Comprehension

    1. Why does Dog pay the cats to come make a ruckus?


    2. Describe how he tricks the cats.

    Application

    1. Predict what the cats do after their third long night at Dog's house.
    2. Paint a picture using the same bright palette as the artist in Something for Nothing
    (though it does not have to be a scene from the book).

    Analyze

    1. Why did Dog decide to handle the problem the way he did instead of some other way?
    2. Make an outline or timeline of the events of the story.

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    Synthesis

    1. How would you handle a similar situation?


    2. Invent a way to trick a bully on a bus.

    Evaluation

    1. What happens after the story closes? What makes you think so?
    2. Which illustration is your favorite in the book? Why?

    Multiple Intelligence Projects

    Verbal / Linguistic

    In the author's note Ms. Stampler tells us that this story was one that her grandmother told
    when she was younger. Ask a grandparent or older adult about the stories they heard when
    they were children. Write down a version to keep for your own kids (or even better make a
    recording to keep forever!). It can be a typical story (like Rumpelstilskin) that may have
    been changed or embellished by local words and traditions.

    Logical / Mathematical

    Fill out the chart below based on the book.

    Visual / Spatial

    Study the illustrations in Something for Nothing and notice how the author creates a sense
    of movement in each piece. Using what you've learned from this careful observation, create
    an original piece of artwork for another folk tale that you know well. You can even duplicate
    the palette if you please, or use her Chagall-inspired designs for inspiration.

    Body / Kinesthetic

    Create a reader's theater presentation based on the book. Assign roles and memorize lines,
    then present to another class.

    Musical / Rhythmic

    The reason that Dog leaves the city is to take refuge from all the noise. Create a poem that
    captures a noise that you dislike, or capture the sound on an electronic device. Then, add
    musical instruments (even homemade ones) to add rhythm.

    Interpersonal

    Something for Nothing solves the problem of bullies for one wise dog. As a class, brainstorm
    ways that bullies can be handled at school. Create posters to remind students that bullies on
    campus will not be tolerated.

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    Intrapersonal

    Dog never acts out in violence. This type of self-control takes a great deal of courage and
    planning. Make a list of all the things you can do to prevent yourself from acting out
    violently against others. For example, maybe you can sit on your hands instead of striking
    out. Or write a letter you never plan to send to people who are picking on you. Keep the list
    in a handy reference spot (your locker? a folder?) and refer to it when needed.

    Comprehension Chart

    Evidence
    Main Character

    Goal

    Settings

    Villians

    Villians' goal

    Outcome

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