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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for Mercy Watson to the Rescue

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Use Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo to turn your read aloud or small group work into a time to improve comprehension and talk about the text in purposeful ways.

Mercy Watson to the Rescue is a fun and silly tale about a pig who unwittingly saves the day. The diverse cast of characters in this humorous story provides an ideal backdrop for readers learning about point of view. Author Kate DiCamillo writes in such a way that readers can easily engage with the text and use this Book Club resource to practice portraying different characters while reading aloud, distinguishing different characters' points of view, and identifying which character's point of view is most like their own.

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Instructional Overview

The instructional overview includes instructional background for point of view, instructional objectives for each of the Book Club meetings, and a list of the materials and preparation necessary to the Mercy Watson to the Rescue Book Club.

Common Core State Standards Alignment

RL.2.10RL.2.1RL.2.2RL.2.3RL.2.5RL.2.6RL.2.7RF.2.3RF.2.4SL.2.1aSL.2.1bSL.2.1cSL.2.2SL.2.3W.2.8L.2.4aL.2.5aL.2.6SL.2.6

TEKS Alignment

2.8B2.6B2.6C2.6D2.6E2.6F2.6G2.6H2.6I2.7A2.7B2.7C2.7D2.7E2.7F2.8A2.6A2.8C2.8D2.9A2.9B2.9C2.10A2.10B2.10C2.10D2.10E2.13A2.13C2.13E2.13G2.1A2.1C2.1D

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Management Resources

The management resources include a Book Club Calendar, conversation prompts, Student Self-Evaluation forms, Reading Response Board (with optional Common Core alignment), and an Expectations for Book Club anchor chart.

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Meeting 1

Kick off the Mercy Watson to the Rescue Book Club with an interactive activity to focus students on point of view. Explore how people can be shown the same object, but come away with very different impressions of what they saw. Then, apply this concept to the characters in Kate DiCamillo's story.

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Meeting 2

Your readers may already be familiar with the concept of "putting themselves in someone else's shoes", but what does that mean when applied to the characters in a story? Using Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson to the Rescue, students will practice reading aloud from various character's "shoes" to help them better understand the character's actions, words, and/or feelings during events in the story.

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Meeting 3

Now that readers have gotten to know the characters in Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo, they can easily demonstrate their ability to distinguish varying points of view by anticipating how the characters would respond to some "silly" situations.

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Meeting 4

This final Mercy Watson to the Rescue Book Club meeting provides time for students to reflect on which character's point of view is most like their own. Once identified, students will then complete a culminating activity that highlights their learning related to point of view as a result of their participation in this Book Club.

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Vocabulary Connections with Mercy Watson to the Rescue

This set of vocabulary development resources for Mercy Watson to the Rescue highlights the words that are most important for students to know and understand while reading the book. Through engaging in fun word games, matching words to definitions, and practicing how to categorize words, students will develop the vocabulary necessary to comprehend this story and many others.

Common Core State Standards Alignment

L.2.4a,L.2.5a,L.2.6

TEKS Alignment

2.7E,2.7F,2.3A,2.3B,2.3D

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Focus Assessment and Rubric

Use this six-question assessment to determine whether or not students understand the key concepts associated with the point of view.

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Comprehension Assessment with Mercy Watson to the Rescue

This 9 question Common Core aligned assessment can be used to determine students' overall comprehension of Mercy Watson to the Rescue and their mastery of the Common Core State Standards.

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Running Record with Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Use this Running Record to assess oral reading fluency with Mercy Watson to the Rescue. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.

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Management Resources - Spanish

The management resources include a Book Club Calendar, conversation prompts, Student Self-Evaluation forms, Reading Response Board (with optional Common Core alignment), and an Expectations for Book Club anchor chart.

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About the Book

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Title: Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Author: Kate DiCamillo

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Themes: Laugh Out Loud

ISBN: 9780763645045

Publisher's Summary:

Mercy Watson to the Rescue, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen, is a lively and humorous chapter book perfect for emerging readers in the primary grades. Set in a cozy neighborhood, the story centers on Mercy Watson, a lovable pig who lives with her doting owners, Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Mercy's favorite things are buttered toast, snuggling in bed, and being the center of attention. One night, Mercy's quest for companionship leads to an unexpected adventure. When Mercy decides to join her owners in bed, her weight causes the bed to fall through the floor, setting off a series of comic mishaps. As the household commotion grows, neighbors Eugenia and Baby Lincoln become involved, and the local fire department is called to the scene. Throughout the story, Mercy's charming personality and accidental heroics spark laughter and excitement, making her an endearing character for young readers.

This book offers teachers a wonderful opportunity to introduce story elements, character traits, and problem-solving in a fun, engaging way. The colorful illustrations and playful language invite discussion about empathy, community, and what it means to be a hero—sometimes in the most unexpected ways. Mercy Watson to the Rescue is well-suited for read-alouds, small group discussions, and independent reading activities. It also provides a gentle introduction to chapter books for students ready to transition from picture books. With its blend of humor, warmth, and gentle suspense, this story promises to captivate classrooms and inspire lively conversations about friendship and bravery.

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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for Mercy Watson to the Rescue