Brother• Who is the speaker in the poem?

• How does the speaker feel about the little brother?

• If you were the speaker in this poem, how might the poem be different?

• A poem’s tone can be happy, funny, thoughtful, or sad. What is the tone of this poem: Why do you think this way?

Question of the DayDay 1: If you could put three gifts in a box for a new

baby brother, what would they be? Explain why you would include each gift.

Day 2: If you had a choice, would you rather be the oldest child, the youngest child, or a middle child? Why?

Day 3: What do you think doctors should put in hospital waiting rooms to help children pass the time? (Remember: hospitals should be quiet!)

Question of the Day Day 4: If you add a prefixes and

suffixes to like, what words can you make? What does each word mean to you?

Day 5: What is your favorite book that is based on a true story? Why do you like it so much?

Vocabulary• glanced- took a quick look

• comfort- someone or something that makes you feel better

• longed- wanted very much

• contagious- able to be spread by contact

Vocabulary•prescription- a doctor’s written

instructions for taking medicine

•attention- thoughtful care or kindness

•unexpected- not expected; surprising