Segment Text/Figure Structure Notes What does the author do? What is the focus? Important Ideas Show evidence of student learning for each thematic unit 1 Officer Buckle knew more safety tips than anyone else in Napville. Every time he thought of a new one, he thumbtacked it to his bulletin board. Safety Tip #77 NEVER stand on a SWIVEL CHAIR. Introduces us to main character, his occupation, and his interest in safety tips. *Officer Buckle is a police officer who travels to schools and gives speeches about how to stay safe. 2 Officer Buckle shared his safety tips with the students at Napville School. Nobody ever listened. Sometimes, there was snoring. Afterward, it was business as usual. Mrs. Toppel, the principal, took down the welcome banner. “NEVER stand on a SWIVEL CHAIR,” said Officer Buckle, but Mrs. Toppel didn’t hear him. Presents problem: When Officer Buckle gives safety speeches, there are negative effects: *students don’t listen & fall asleep * principal ignores tips *Audiences do not enjoy the speeches. They fall asleep. The do not listen (not even the principal.) 3 Then one day, Napville’s police department bought a police dog named Gloria. When it was time for Officer Buckle to give the safety speech at the school, Gloria went along. “Children, this is Gloria,” announced Officer Buckle. “Gloria obeys my commands. Gloria, SIT!” And Gloria sat. Introduces 2nd main character: Gloria the dog. Gloria is obedient. *Officer Buckle gets an obedient police dog named Gloria as a partner. 4 Officer Buckle gave Safety Tip Number One: “KEEP your SHOELACES tied!” The children sat up and stared. Officer Buckle checked to see if Gloria was sitting at attention. She was. “Safety Tip Number Two,” said Officer Buckle. “ALWAYS wipe up spills BEFORE someone SLIPS AND FALLS!” Gives examples of Officer Buckle’s safety tips. Shows that Gloria captures students’ attention by acting out each safety tip, yet Officer Buckle doesn’t notice her tricks. *Officer Buckle gives safety speeches with his new partner Gloria. *Audiences enjoy the speech. They do not fall asleep. They listen. They laugh. *Officer Buckle does not realize that Gloria is acting out
The children’s eyes popped. Officer Buckle checked on Gloria again. “Good dog,” he said. Officer Buckle thought of a safety tip he had discovered that morning. “NEVER leave a THUMBTACK where you might SIT on it!” The audience roared. Shows that audience enjoys presentation which is a contrast from their earlier reactions (before Gloria was Officer Buckle’s partner). the safety tips behind him when he is not looking. Her acting tricks are what the audience members enjoy. 5 Officer Buckle grinned. He said the rest of the tips with plenty of expression. The children clapped their hands and cheered. Some of them laughed until they cried. Officer Buckle was surprised. He had never noticed how funny safety tips could be. Shows audience’s excitement which energizes Officer Buckle and encourages him to present with more enthusiasm (“plenty of expression”). *The audience’s excitement makes Officer Buckle a better presenter. 6 After this safety speech, there wasn’t a single accident. The next day, an enormous envelope arrived at the police station. It was stuffed with thank-you letters from the students at Napville School. Every letter had a drawing of Gloria on it. Officer Buckle thought the drawings showed a lot of imagination.. His favorite letter was written on a star-shaped piece of paper. It said: Reveals that the new & improved presentation with Gloria leads to multiple positive effects: *no accidents at school *letters of appreciation *invitations to give more safety speeches *When Officer Buckle and Gloria give speeches as a team, there are no accidents at school, students send thank you letters, and more schools request speeches.