In The War with Grandpa, ten-year-old Peter learns from his little sister that Grandpa is going to come to live with his family. He will be staying in Peter’s room because his bad leg won’t allow him to climb two flights of stairs up to the guest bedroom.
Peter becomes angry that Grandpa will move into HIS room. Shortly after moving in, Peter devises a series of pranks to drive out Grandpa. Grandpa does not give up easily causing a “war” between the two.
Ideas for the BookWatch the MovieThe movie based on Robert Kimmel Smith’s book began filming May 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert De Niro is playing the part of Grandpa. The cast will also include Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Christopher Walken, and Cheeech Marin. Oakes Fegle from Pete’s Dragon plays Peter. The War with Grandpa was scheduled to be released on February 23, 2018, by The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Films; however, just a month prior it pulled from the schedule. Compare and Contrast the Book to the Movie
These organizers may be used to compare any book with its movie. . Comparing You and GrandpaThis link contains a printable Venn Diagram from students to compare themselves with a grandparent. Family TimelineThis week long set of lessons from readwritethink includes some terrific ideas. Students not only create a family timeline, but also interview a family member. The lesson are designed for 3-5 graders which matches perfectly with The War with Grandpa. The War with Grandpa Book Unit
If you would like to try out the The War with Grandpa Book Unit before you buy it, this download contains free samples including:
The War with Grandpa Book Unit contains graphic organizers for an interactive notebook and game activities covering vocabulary, comprehension questions, comprehension, constructed response writing, and skill practice. |
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