Dori's Gift Activity Book

Dori has her own activity book and invites you to join the fun—coloring pages, puzzles, and games that make a great companion to the award-winning book, Dori’s Gift by Angie Wilson and illustrated by Ashley Teets.

Author Angie Wilson takes her twenty years of classroom experience to create this book that is both fun and educational. Children will be captivated for hours with the numerous learning opportunities. There are independent activities as well as classroom comprehension sheets designed to assist in visually mapping out children's thinking.

Included are printable activities that will help children deepen their understanding of the story, Dori’s Gift, and of Appalachian heritage. Perfect for classrooms or the home school setting for students in grades K-5.

So, open up Dori’s Coloring & Activity Book and let the fun and learning begin!

Angie Wilson is a children’s book author and a veteran teacher. Her book, Dori’s Gift, was awarded a Mom’s Choice Award and Mrs. Wilson was a featured author at Book Expo America 2014. She is very active in the Headline Kids School Show Program and visits classrooms throughout the year.

She can often be found traveling with her husband, Derek, a church consultant and minister. They enjoy visiting churches and meeting new people as they work together. She cherishes her children and grandchildren and loves spending time with them. Her greatest desire is to allow God to use her in every aspect of her life.

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Teets is a summa cum laude graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College where she earned a bachelor’s of visual arts degree with a minor in creative writing. She has illustrated multiple award winning children’s books. The characters in Dori’s Gift were created based on photographs of the author’s mother as a child. Ashley is also a portrait artist and muralist. For more information visit www.AshleyTeetsIllustration.com.

Angie Wilson

illustrated by Ashley Teets

Dori’s Coloring & Activity Book

by Angie Wilson illustrated by Ashley Teets copyright ©2015 Angie Wilson All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any other form or for any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage system, without written permission from Headline Books.

To order additional copies of this book, or for book publishing information, or to contact the author: Headline Kids P. O. Box 52 Terra Alta, WV 26764 Tel: 800-570-5951 Email: mybook@headlinebooks.com www.headlinebooks.com www.headlinekids.com Published by Headline Books Headline Kids is an imprint of Headline Books ISBN-13: 9781882658169 Library of Congress Control Number: 2014950992

PR I N T E D I N T H E U N I T E D STAT E S OF A M E R IC A

What will Dori get for her birthday?

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My Gift Everyone has gifts and talents that make them unique and special. Dori’s gift was her ability to play her dulcimer and sing. She used her gift for many years as she sang at her church for Sunday services, weddings, and special occasions.

Take a moment to think about your gifts. Are you good at drawing pictures, writing stories, or sports? Just like Dori, you can use your gifts to do good things for others.

Draw a picture of yourself using your gift:

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Describe how you are alike and different from Dori.

Dori

Me

List ways that you and Dori are different.

List ways that you and Dori are different.

Both

Describe ways that you and Dori are the same.

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Draw a picture of Dori in the center box.

List a character trait in each of the circles.

Dori

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Character Trait

Character Trait

Character Trait

Character Trait

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Songs about Caring and Sharing My Gifts

(to the tune of, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”)

I want to use my gifts to do good things I want to use my gifts to do good things I want to use my gifts to do good things To make the world a better place I know that there is something that I can do I know that there is something that I can do I know that there is something that I can do To make the world a better place

Many Ways to Show We Care (to the tune of: I’m a Little Teapot)

There are many ways to show we care Speak kind words and always share Lend a helping hand to those in need When we are kind, we plant good seeds 10

Write about a time when you helped out a friend ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 11

There’s a Little Act of Kindness (to the tune of: There’s a Hole in the Bucket)

There’s a little act of kindness We can do, we can do There’s a little act of kindness We can do each day We can share with our neighbor Our neighbor, our neighbor We can share with our neighbor We can share each day Draw a picture of how you share with friends:

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Traditions Buttering a person’s nose is an old Appalachian birthday tradition. The origin is unknown. Some believe that it was greased for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch them. This tradition is thought to be of Scottish decent.

List some traditions that your family has: 1. ____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________ 5. ____________________________________ Color the picture of Dori getting her nose buttered.

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Draw a picture from the story that you made a connection with, then explain your connection in the small box.

Drawing:

My Connection: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 16

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Quilting Quilts were a necessity in the homes of the pioneers. It was a beautiful way to keep the family warm. Quilting patterns were passed down from one generation to the next. Many quilts told family stories as the homemaker used pieces of material that was leftover from making clothes for the family. A family member could look at a quilt and recognize the same cloth that was used to make Mama’s dresses, Papa’s shirts, or the children’s clothes.

The quilts gave a ‘snapshot’ of their life at a certain time. As the children grew up, they cherished the memories that were held in each quilt. Quilt patterns come in many shapes and sizes. Many are based on a square. You can color a quilt pattern like some of the quilts found in Dori’s Gift.

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Living History Ideas Bring the past to life by creating displays that focuses on an event or a person in history. This type of display creates a ‘snapshot of the past’. Follow the steps listed below to bring your display to life.

1. Choose a topic.

2. List 5 questions you would like to answer about your topic.

3. Research the topic in books, magazines, and the Internet.

4. Summarize the information.

5. Choose a way to present the information you researched: ● Pictures ● Charts ● Graphs ● Artifacts 6. Create your living history display.

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My Ideas: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 21

Crossword Puzzle

Across

8. What gift had Becky received that she loved?

10. What type of water did the barrel on the porch hold?

11. What did Mama ring to notify the family at suppertime?

14. Where were the towels and work clothes placed to dry?

16. What was ready for Dori at the beginning of the story?

17. Who made the gift for Dori?

Down

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1. What did Mama scrub the clothes on?

2. Where did Papa make the gift?

3. How old was Dori?

4. Who always got the smallest bucket?

5. What was the gift inside the wooden box?

6. Who won the race for medium sized bucket?

7. Mama always made this for her children on their birthday in addition to their favorite meal.

8. What was one type of song that Mama sang as she worked?

9. Where did Dori like to go on cold mornings?

12. What kind of soap did they use to wash the clothes?

13. Who would always take time to share a cup of tea with Dori?

15. Where did Cecil put butter on Dori?

Dori‛s Word Search

BIRTHDAY DOLL HARMONY SOAP WORKSHOP

BUCKET DULCIMER KETTLE THANKFUL

CHORD GIFT PLAYHOUSE WASHBOARD 23

Vocabulary The following page can be used for vocabulary words found in Dori’s Gift.

A great way to keep track of new words learned is to make a ‘Word Book’ which is made by stapling several vocabulary sheets together. Have fun with the new words, encourage students to use them.

Here is a list of suggested words to use from Dori’s Gift:

mingled brisk cautiously frigid consequences promptly transported contrasting

feverishly transformed grueling savored delicately patiently nurture

After you have learned the definitions of new words, have some fun with them. Write the words on index cards, one word per card, and then play these fun games.

Fishing for Words: Place a large paper clip on each word card. Make a “fishing pole” by placing a magnet on a string and tying the string to a short dowel rod. Use the pole to fish for words. When you catch a “fish,” you must define the word.

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Memory Game: Write each word on two index cards. Mix the cards up and place them face down on a table. Pick up two cards at a time, trying to get the same word on both cards. If you do not get a match, put them back in the same place. Keep trying until you get a match, when you do, define the word.

Use the word in a sentence ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Word __________

Definition

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Synonyms

Antonyms

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Parts of a Dulcimer:

Pegs

Scroll

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Nut

Fret Board

Sound Box

Strum Hollow Bridge

Tail Piece

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Thankfulness There were many things Dori was thankful for– her clothes, her doll, and the books on her shelf. She prayed a prayer of thankfulness before getting out of bed. What are some things that you are thankful for? Make a list of your blessings, and then color the picture of Dori being thankful.

I am thankful for: 1. ____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________ 5. ____________________________________

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Appalachian People Appalachian people were hardworking and self-reliant. They farmed the rugged terrain, and through hard labor produced crops. There wasn’t much that came easy to them, so their possessions were cherished and they thanked God for His provision and for meeting their needs.

The Appalachian worked from dawn to dusk, but found time to enjoy life as well. Neighbors would join together to make tasks more enjoyable such as making molasses or apple butter, killing hogs, shelling beans and husking corn. These events would finish with a big dinner that the host family provided and usually would come to an end with singing and storytelling.

“Appalachia” is a word that often evokes images of sullen, depressing lives. The region is full of rural areas that are prone to poverty, and thus it is often painted as a picture of hopelessness.

Rugged mountain ranges have isolated the people and formed barriers to the modernization of society. There are some parts of the region where the remoteness held traditions for many years from Ireland, Scotland, England and Germany—everything from songs, home remedies, and crafts to unique words and phrases in their language. These traditions were carried into the mountains by the settlers and remained there, untainted from the changing world.

Dori’s Gift is a story that shows the reader a glimpse of the history and tradition of the region with ties to the Scots-Irish settlers. The Appalachian Mountains are filled with a colorful culture of arts and crafts that demonstrate the talent and perseverance of a strong people. They are prone to be self-sufficient and take pride in their creations; from basket-weaving, quilting, pottery, and furniture-making to crafting instruments that liven up their ballads and hymns.

These proved to be key to their survival as a people. One such instrument is the dulcimer, which is common in Appalachia. Its origin can be traced back to the Bible, in fact, some people say that in many regions, the mountain people would only use instruments that are in the Bible, which explains why the dulcimer was so widely accepted. The dulcimer was very inexpensive to make and became popular for that reason as well.

The Appalachian home was filled with music and singing, and many of the ballads held ties to their Scots-Irish roots. Most of the old songs were not written down, but were orally passed from one generation to the next. The women would often sing while they worked. The children grew to love the hymns and ballads and passed them on to the next generation. Many of the old Irish songs told of Lords and Ladies from their homeland far away. Some of the songs changed through the years and places in Ireland were changed to local towns. One example is the song “Barbara Allen,” which has been rewritten many times to include places in Appalachia.

Solutions for Puzzles on pages 22-23

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Bookmark Make a copy of this page on heavy paper or card stock.

Color your bookmark and cut it out.

Dori’s Gift is filled with simple joys that make up a day. Many times we go through life and overlook the little things and fail to appreciate the time we share with our family and friends. My wish is that the reader will be motivated to take time to enjoy each moment of each day. I hope that many will be inspired by these characters in the story: Mama:

• To make birthdays special.

• To always take time to share a cup of tea.

• To sing while you work.

Papa:

• To work hard to provide for your family.

• To make gifts for those you love.

• To acknowledge our gifts from God.

Dori

• To finish your work before play.

• To be thankful for what you have.

• To use your gifts to bring joy to others.

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Teacher Notes There are many core standards that can be applied to each activity and this book is based on the anchor standards for Reading.

This book allows students to dive into Dori’s Gift and complete graphic organizers and activities to bring about a better understanding of the text. The standards asks for answers that are based on textual evidence. It is important for students to return to the book and look for specific examples, citing the page number and paragraph. As students learn to prove their answers by finding textual evidence, they are deepening their comprehension. The following are a few evidence based terms that can be used for assistance:

The author said...

On page ___, it said...

According to the text, ...

An example is...

Good readers use many strategies when reading to aid in comprehension. The graphic organizers in this book are to assist in understanding and are based on the following anchor standards: Top Hat Comparison Organizer– R.1, R.3 Vocabulary– R.4 Making Connections– R.1, R.2 Character Map– R.2, R.3

Good Things Dori used her talent and her gift to bring joy to her neighbors and friends for many years. The author wants children to realize that everyone has gifts. Dori used her gifts for good things, and children should encouraged to do the same.

So, try each day to do just as one of the songs in this book states:

“I want to use my gifts to do good things to make the world a better place” 32

Dori has her own activity book and invites you to join the fun—coloring pages, puzzles, and games that make a great companion to the award-winning book, Dori’s Gift by Angie Wilson and illustrated by Ashley Teets.

Author Angie Wilson takes her twenty years of classroom experience to create this book that is both fun and educational. Children will be captivated for hours with the numerous learning opportunities. There are independent activities as well as classroom comprehension sheets designed to assist in visually mapping out children's thinking.

Included are printable activities that will help children deepen their understanding of the story, Dori’s Gift, and of Appalachian heritage. Perfect for classrooms or the home school setting for students in grades K-5.

So, open up Dori’s Coloring & Activity Book and let the fun and learning begin!

Angie Wilson is a children’s book author and a veteran teacher. Her book, Dori’s Gift, was awarded a Mom’s Choice Award and Mrs. Wilson was a featured author at Book Expo America 2014. She is very active in the Headline Kids School Show Program and visits classrooms throughout the year.

She can often be found traveling with her husband, Derek, a church consultant and minister. They enjoy visiting churches and meeting new people as they work together. She cherishes her children and grandchildren and loves spending time with them. Her greatest desire is to allow God to use her in every aspect of her life.

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Teets is a summa cum laude graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College where she earned a bachelor’s of visual arts degree with a minor in creative writing. She has illustrated multiple award winning children’s books. The characters in Dori’s Gift were created based on photographs of the author’s mother as a child. Ashley is also a portrait artist and muralist. For more information visit www.AshleyTeetsIllustration.com.