The document provides an introduction and summary of the first two chapters of the book "Cliff-Hanger" by Gloria Skurzynski and Alan Ferguson. In chapter 1, the story introduces the main characters of Jack and Lucky and establishes their family dynamics. Chapter 2 reveals a secret that Lucky tells to Jack and his plans to use this information. The document prepares the reader for these chapters by providing objectives, vocabulary previews, and discussion questions.

1. Cliff-Hanger by Gloria Skurzynski and Alan Ferguson

2. Listen to Prologue Read Aloud Pages 1-2 Why did the author include this before the story starts? What are your predictions for this book? For these two characters?

3. Chapter 1– The Setup Setting Characters Character Development Family Dynamics Main Characters Feelings

4. Vocabulary Preview Disapproval Protest Sarcastically Juvenile

5. Comprehension Skill Visualize Make sensory images in your head as you read Make a movie Let the words paint a picture See, feel, hear, and smell The first chapter is setting up the story—SEE IT

6. Read Chapter 1 Objective: I will be able to discuss how the author set up the story, introduced the characters, and make a prediction about the feelings between the main characters.

7. Discussion Revisit the objective What do we know? What predictions do we have? What do you think the last line means?

8. Chapter 2 Objective: I will be able to retell the secret that Lucky tells Jack and what Jack is planning on doing with this information. Lucky tells Jack a secret.

9. Vocabulary Preview incredulous pierced him like a laser defenseless

10. Lucky’s Story Jack’s Reaction He thinks…. She says ….

11. Listen to Chapter 3 What have we learned about Lucky? About Ashley? About Jack? Do you think Lucky’s stories are true? On Mrs. Hagen’s Webpage