Robert Kimmel Smith was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1930. As a young man, he hoped to become a doctor. After college, he served in the army and later married, having two children. In addition to the many children's books, adult books, plays and television scripts he has written, he has worked as a copywriter at an ad agency, and was a partner and creative director at another.
Before reading the book, let's do some predicting about the story by looking at the cover.
1. Describe "fever" as a illness. What kind of illness do you think "chocolate fever" is?
2. Based on the title, the illustration on the front cover, and the summary on the back cover, do you think Chocolate Fever is fiction or nonfiction? Explain.
Vocabulary
As you read each chapter in the book, be sure to complete each of the words in this vocabulary activity. The words and their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms will be discussed with your high school mentor.
The beginning of the chapter describes Nurse Molly Farthing as being "as cool as a cantaloupe". When you describe a person by comparing them to something else and using like or as, it's called a simile. Complete the 6 similies provided in the activity and apply your knowledge to create 4 similies of your own.
Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith
Robert Kimmel Smith was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1930. As a young man, he hoped to become a doctor. After college, he served in the army and later married, having two children. In addition to the many children's books, adult books, plays and television scripts he has written, he has worked as a copywriter at an ad agency, and was a partner and creative director at another.
Pre-reading
Before reading the book, let's do some predicting about the story by looking at the cover.1. Describe "fever" as a illness. What kind of illness do you think "chocolate fever" is?
2. Based on the title, the illustration on the front cover, and the summary on the back cover, do you think Chocolate Fever is fiction or nonfiction? Explain.
Vocabulary
As you read each chapter in the book, be sure to complete each of the words in this vocabulary activity. The words and their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms will be discussed with your high school mentor.Read & Discuss
Listening
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Extension Activity #1
"Calling Dr. Fargo" - Chapter 5
The beginning of the chapter describes Nurse Molly Farthing as being "as cool as a cantaloupe". When you describe a person by comparing them to something else and using like or as, it's called a simile. Complete the 6 similies provided in the activity and apply your knowledge to create 4 similies of your own.
Extension Activity #2
Chocolate Fever Story Map
Complete a story map using either bubbl.us or Inspiration in the lab. Be sure to include the following elements in your map:
Just for Fun
Test your knowledge of the Sweet Sixteen of chocolate bars.