Science Connection
Help students find information about dying fabric using natural materials such as berries, bark, dirt, and rocks. Students can experiment with dying pieces of fabric. 

Math Connection
Create a "Jeans" graph for the class. Each student can collect information about the number of jeans they own and transfer it onto a graph for the class. A graph of different types of denim clothing could also be made. 

Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. Have students share their own stories from the Writing Connection with each other.

Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Have them share their Writing Connection stories with a family member. 

Assessment

• Assess students’ completed worksheet 2 to determine how well they can summarize information. Note whether they can select the most relevant information to include in their summary. Note whether they attempt to write their summaries in their own words.
• Listen to students’ comments during the Reflect on Reading Strategies section of the lesson to determine the kind of strategies they use to help them read the text.
• Note whether students can suggest examples of irregular verbs. Review their completed worksheet 1 to assess whether they can write examples of irregular verbs.