2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. Anne Miller

30. 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

31. 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