The story is about a boy that has a robot that can do many helpful things as well as be a friend. By Eve Bunting

Eve Bunting was born on December 19, 1928, in Northern Ireland. She lived in Northern Ireland for many years before moving with her family to America. Eve Bunting likes to write stories that make people think. She has won many awards for her books. She has written over 150 books! Eve Bunting lives in California and has four grandchildren. Author: Illustrator: Dagmar Fehlau

Genre - In science fiction, things happen that can’t happen yet but MAY happen in the future. Science Fiction “My Robot” Look for: Tools and machines that are different than tools we use today. Things that are the same as things today.

Pop Quiz What does the author do? He or she writes the stories. What does the illustrator do? He or she draws the pictures. Click on speaker!

1. Put your reading book on your desk. 2.Open your book to the glossary. (The glossary is on page 256 in the back of our reading book.) 3.When you see the word “Glossary,” get ready to find the word.

Almost almost This flower looks like it is almost smiling at me. 2 Almost - nearly

Once Once - one time once Once I saw an eagle chase a rabbit. 1

Always always Dennis always rides his pet turtle to the water. 3 Always - every time

Does does Does Mrs. Nice know how to fix this robot ? 4 Does - a present- tense form of do

Pretty pretty Do you think these flowers are pretty? 5 Pretty - pleasing; beautiful

Even even Some trees are green even in the winter. 5 Even - though it may surprise you

Say - to talk Say say Can you say your ABC?

Sound Sound - something you hear sound This croaking frog is making an awful sound. Click Bell Now

Say the words. Read the sentences. Fill in the blank.

The loud ___________ scared the baby. even almost pretty once always sound does say

Christmas comes ________ a year. always sound almost once does say even pretty

_____ bears can get cold! Even Always Sound Say Once Almost Does Pretty

Sara thinks her long eared cat is _______. once almost pretty always does sound even say

The rabbit _________ won the race always does once even almost sound pretty say

______ the Easter Bunny deliver Valentines? Sound Even Once Pretty Always Almost Does Say

Dennis is _______running late. say almost once even always does sound pretty

Open your mouth and ________ ah. does always almost sound even say once pretty

1.Almost - nearly 2.Once - one time 3.Always - every time 4.Does - a present-tense form of do 5.Even - though it may surprise you 6.Pretty - pleasing; beautiful 7.Say - to talk 8.Sound - something you hear

Match the words to its meaning. A - nearly B - one time C - every time D - a present-tense form of do E - though it may surprise you F - pleasing; beautiful G - to talk H - something you hear 1.sound___ 2.even ___ 3.always ___ 4.does ___ 5.pretty ___ 6.say ___ 7.once ___ 8.almost ___ A B C D E F G H

Say the Sight Words full grow hold hot hurt almost even sound fall far

New words in the story: “Mr Robot” Cecil dinner heard children spinning wheels Crash cleaning Mr. Spencer Dennis whirl creak together Prince chance frosting smash fence leads dance prance whistles weather brother

Anne Miller

Web Links You should be able to click on these sites and go to them by pointing and clicking. Robot BoyRobot Boy must have Java enabled to play this game. Robot Mask Alphabet Bears Alphabetical Order Magic E - Long Vowel ō Long ō Search My Robot 1 My Robot 2

Web links for “My Robot” Robots - fast facts Phonic Review Long a (1) Long a (2) BBC - Words and Pictures - Drag 'n' spellBBC - Words and Pictures - Drag 'n' spell Robot and Mr. Mole Letter Matching