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Newton and Copernicus: Lesson #8

1: What is it about Newton’s eyes that give you a clue about how he is feeling?

2: How do you know in panel three that Copernicus has noticed Newton’s stitches?

3: People use a watch or clock to mark the passage of time. How does Copernicus keep track of time?

4: What does Copernicus do that causes Newton to tell him, “Don’t mess with my head”?

5: What does Copernicus mean when he says, “Looks to me like somebody else already has”?

Newton and Copernicus: Lesson #8

LESSON GUIDE:

· A: Have your students read the text silently and carefully observe the background of the drawing to look for supporting information. (V)

· B: Have them read through the questions and circle the number of each question they feel they would be able to respond to.

· Pair/Share.

· C: Give students a few minutes to discuss the strip with their partner. Have them share what they see and read, (A) then each student draws a box around the number (or circled number) of each question they feel they would be able to respond to.

· E: Have two or three sets of volunteers come up to the front and act out the strip. The student playing Newton should act a bit dizzy, the student playing Copernicus should get “lost” in his or her thoughts. (A, K)

· F: Students individually write out their responses to questions 1-5.

Answers for 1-5

1: His eyeballs are crossed and out of alignment, like they are spinning around, which indicates that he is still dizzy from his operation.

2: The dashed line from his eye to Newton’s head shows you that Copernicus has noticed the stitches. (background information)

3: Copernicus keeps track of his day by when he eats and by the activity around him.

4: He rattles on and on about all the things that happened while Newton was gone.

5: He is referring to the stitches on the side of Newton’s head. (refer back to the clipboard pictured in lesson 5).