The book me and uncle romie

A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon this is a beautiful story. The illustrations in me and uncle romie are by jerome lagarrigue, another artist i know far too little about. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with pictures by the awardwinning illustrator, jerome lagarrigue. Me and uncle romie no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. Aunt nanette is back in time for cake, and by the time james goes home, his horizons have expanded not only in terms of his family, but in his appreciation for other places and for the power of art. Feb 08, 2018 me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration. His uncle happens to be celebrated collage artist romare bearden, but based on photos he has seen of him, james is a little uneasy. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon. Me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read. Claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. The lesson we will be working on is for 3rd grade language arts. Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud duration.

Me and uncle romiea story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. In me and uncle romie, he pays tribute to bearden by incorporating collage into the illustrations. Feb 21, 2018 me and uncle romie introduces the life and work of african american artist romare bearden through a charming but fictional visit from his. At first, young james catches only glimpses of his busy, distracted uncle romie and quickly decides that this elusive giant of a man must not be much fun. Me and uncle romie vocabulary matching smart board activity. Top 5 mind blowing magician america and britains got talent 2016 duration.

Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden claire hartfield, author, jerome lagarrigue, illustrator, illus. The resulting art is more representational, less abstract, than most of beardens work which it needs to be, for a picture book. In the story, james found out that he would be staying with his uncle, who he had never met, until his mom gave birth to his younger brother and sister. Me and uncle romie by john cech read by marissa noel romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with pictures by the awardwinning illustrator, jerome lagarrigue. Where did uncle romie and james go for his birthday. One of the most important african american artists of the 20th century. This is a beautiful story about an artist and his nephew. C at first he is nervous about meeting uncle romie, but he gets to like him. Me and uncle romie comprehension flashcards quizlet. Aug 16, 2015 me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield duration. B he happily goes to new york, but he wishes he had stayed home.

Me and uncle romie unit 2 lesson 8 journeys 4th grade read aloud. This lesson will be dealing with building prior knowledge from the book me and uncle romie. This quiz is a comprehension quiz on the me and uncle romie journey story a book written by claire hartfield q1. Students can do this alone or in small groups because it grades itself at the end. Journeys grade 4 lesson 8, me and uncle romie lessons tes. Me and uncle romie 10 questions by tgalloway last updated. D he does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them. A at first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden 30 questions developed by. The vibrant colors lifted my energy level right away and impelled me to explore more. Me and uncle romie is a fictional book by claire hartfield that discusses the life of romare bearden told by his nephew, james. Claire hartfield is a nationally recognized childrens book author and education leader. For me, the most poignant part of the story is when james and uncle romie, who have just met and barely know each other, start to share stories of home and family and friends, and then later on when james realizes that thats the true power of beardens art. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams.

Grade 24this vibrant, evocative picture book presents a fictionalized version of harlem renaissance artist bearden through the eyes of a nephew visiting from north carolina. These are the vocabulary words for the 4th grade journeys reading text book for the eighth week that corresponds with the story me and uncle romie. May 01, 2003 me and uncle romie narrates the summer experience of james, a child from north carolina, who is sent to his uncle who is some kind of artist and aunt in new york while his parents await the arrival of twins. The first book is a childrens book entitled me and uncle romie. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon on. However, in the beginning of the story, james does not interact with uncle romie at all. This set is a supplement to the story me and uncle romie, unit 2, lesson 8 in the houghton mifflin harcourt journeys 4th grade reading book.

The day of uncle romie s art show, james father called saying he had a baby sister and brother. Me and uncle romie a story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson me and uncle romie. Here, you will find study guides and supplemental activities for each reading story in our journeys textbook. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public librarys 100 books for reading and sharing. This could also be used whole group with the teacher. Character, plot, setting, theme of the story, vocabulary. When aunt nanette has to leave unexpectedly, james finds himself facing days alone with uncle romie, and the prospect for a bleak birthday celebration. A story inspired by the life and art of romare flashcards me and uncle romie journeys lesson 8, grade 4 quizlet. He is mostly in the company of his aunt nanette who introduces him to. Me and uncle romie dial books for young children 2002, is a historical fiction picture book based on the life and art of worldrenowned collage artist, romare bearden.

But uncle romie spends his days behind the closed door of his studio. James cant wait to get on board and go visit his uncle way up north in new york city. The book turned out to be a romare bearden exhibition companion book. Me and uncle romie listen to me and uncle romie as you fill out a scavenger hunt. A story inspired by the life and art of romare bearden. A story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon claire hartfield, jerome lagarrigue on. Its the story of young african american boy who is sent by train up from rural north carolina to harlem in new york city for his first time to stay with his uncle romie and aunt nanette while his. The title, me and uncle romie, is important to the story because the title implies that the story will be all about a james and his uncle romie.

Me and uncle romie story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. Uncle romie on level practice book o, page 172 approaching practice book a, page 172 beyond practice book b, page 172 main selection by claire hartfield pictures by. It is aunt nanette who takes james all over the city, and its harlem that james especially loves. Mar 26, 2019 me and uncle romiea story inspired by the life and art of romare beardon i havent purchased the book yet but i used it in a lesson for my 2nd graders in art. Please refer to these during the week, if your child needs additional help at home. Book trailer for claire hartfield award winning childrens book me and uncle romie based on the life of african american collage artist romare bearden watch video and. Romare bearden is one of this countrys best known artists, and hes the subject of claire hartfields new book, me and uncle romie, with. Me and uncle romie 00062828 tutorials for question of education and general education. Me and uncle romie book trailer by claire hartfield youtube. How does the information you wrote in the character web help you to monitor your comprehension of me and uncle romie.

But he also just wishes he could take a little bit of home along with himthings like baseball games, and the special birthday cake mama always. Uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He is mostly in the company of his aunt nanette who introduces him to all that harlem has to offer.

It takes uncle romie awhile to finally appear in this book, which imagines what it might have been like to be the nephew of such a distinguished person. Claire is the author of the highly acclaimed me and uncle romie which was chosen as a notable book of the year by smithsonian magazine, a junior library guild choice, and one of new york public. The day of uncle romies art show, james father called saying he had a baby sister and brother. Dec 01, 2002 uncle and nephew bond a little over shared memories of home, and then uncle romie surprises james with tickets to the ballgame. As you read me and uncle romie, fill in the character web. The story is historical fiction, based on the life of renowned africanamerican collage artist, romare bearden. Me and uncle romie total engagement consulting by kimer.