04 literature booklet grade 1

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Just Once p. 3 9Make the ConnectionAIMS AND GOALS

Complete the following chart using your personal experiences. Follow the examples given.

WHAT MY ROLE IS NOWWHAT I WANT MY ROLE TO BEWHAT I WOULD DO IF I GOT THE ROLE I WANT

StudentClass presidentId have more responsibility and less free time.Id suggest some changes that I think would be good for the class.

Soccer playerBe part of the schools teamI would be able to help the team win the championship.I would have to practice more.

Interact with LiteracyFRONT AND CENTER (Pair Work)The Mooses dream is to run with the football. In order to achieve his dream, he has to overcome certain obstacles. A major problem he faces is that some people dont want him to run the ball. However, as time passes, certain situations and Mooses own character help him to achieve his dream. As you read the story, write on the bottom half of the field the people and their opinions that hurt Mooses chances of running the ball. Then, on the top half of the field, write those people and things that help him achieve his goal.

COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

______ 1. The Moose wants to carry the football because he A is afraid his parents arent proud of himB is jealous of Jerry Dixon, the running backC believes his talent is wasted as a linemanD wants to hear the fans cheer for him

______ 2. Which of the following is the Mooses regular position at football?A QuarterbackB FullbackC Left tackleD Tight end

______ 3. From the description of the Moose when he carries the ball, readers can conclude that A he had been practicing carrying the ballB his teammates were tired of his complainingC the fans agreed with the coach that the Moose should remain in his original positionD he had not understood the problems of playing fullback and carrying the ball

______ 4. Which term best describes the Moose?A DeterminedB IntelligentC GenerousD Shy

______ 5. When the Moose first tells Coach Williams that he wants to carry the ball, how does Coach Williams respond?A He promises to think about it.B He tells the Moose that he absolutely wont allow it.C He says the team will have to approve.D He tells the Moose to keep his position and to keep blocking.

______ 6. The Moose manages to score a touchdown even though A he almost fumbles the ball on the one-yard lineB the rest of the team runs the wrong wayC he is tackled roughly by the opposing teamD heavy rains make a mud pit out of the field

______ 7. After scoring a touchdown, the Moose lets his coach know that A he wont ask to run with the ball againB his back hurt after being tackled too hardC he wants to try some other positions as wellD he dreams of coaching pro football one day

______ 8. What surprises the Moose when he carries the ball?A That his opponents werent really so toughB The sight of all the tacklers in front of himC That he doesnt know which way to runD The cheers of the fans

______ 9. What does the Moose say to his coach at the end of the story?A Whoa!B That was terrific!C Never again.D Im ready for the next time.

______ 10. What important lesson does the Moose learn at the conclusion of the story?A Football is a dangerous sport to play.B Reality is not always the way we imagine it to be.C Praise and honor can make a person too conceited.D If you persist, you can get your way.

______ 11. What is the main setting of this story?A The classroomB The locker roomC The football fieldD The Mooses home

______ 12. When the Moose is on the field and the crowd chants, Give the Moose the ball, what problem does the Moose face?A He doesnt know whether to grin or to seem as upset by the chanting as the coach is.B He doesnt know whether to join in the chant or run home.C He doesnt know whether to continue playing on the team or not.D He doesnt know whether to talk to the coach or to keep quiet.

______ 13. What happens at the storys resolution?A The Moose is congratulated by the coach and given an award.B The Moose scores and decides that he no longer wants his old position.C The Moose must receive first aid for his injuries.D The Moose scores but realizes he doesnt want to carry the ball again.

______ 14. Since the setting of this story doesnt change much, the Mooses problem is A difficult to understandB made worse by other problems that enter into Mooses lifeC sometimes forgotten about by the readerD continually presented to the reader

Ta-Na-E-Ka p. 16 23Make the ConnectionWHEN I WAS YOUR AGE

Rate each statement below according to your ideas.I disagree.I agree sometimesI agree.

Most adults understand the problems of growing up.

Most adults expect too much of young people.

Most kids at least try to see problems from an adults point of view.

Most adults remember what it is like to be a young person.

Most kids wish they were older.

Young people can teach adults important lessons.

Young people can manage to survive independently.

Adults and young people have different solutions to the same problems.

Comment your ideas to the group and offer explanations and examples if necessary.Interact with LiteracySEQUENCENumber the following events in the correct sequence.

____ Roger and Mary decide that Mary will go off by herself in the direction of the river.____ Roger tells Mary that he would rather be an accountant than a warrior.____ Mary defends the Kaw against Ernies criticism.____ Grandfather explains that young men and women used to be painted with the juice of a sacred herb before leaving for Ta-Na-E-Ka.____ Mary promises to baby-sit for her teacher ten times in return for five dollars.____ Mary sneaks into the restaurant and helps herself to some pie.____ Mary and Roger return home.____ Mary and Roger learn that some people never return from Ta-Na-E-Ka.____Grandfather tells Mary that he thinks she would have passed the survival test under any circumstances.____ Grandfather shows Mary and Roger how to pull the legs and wings off a grasshopper in order to eat it.COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

______ 1. Ta-Na-E-Ka is a Kaw ritual for A girls who turn sixteenB both boys and girlsC boys onlyD the elders on the reservation

______ 2. Mary chooses the river side of the woods because A she can fish in the river and find food easilyB she has a deal worked out with Ernie, the restaurant ownerC she knows the mountains on the other side are dangerousD she plans to find a boat where she can sleep and spend her nights

______ 3. How does Mary feel about Ta-Na-E-Ka?A She is excited about the challenge.B She is happy that she will prove she is a woman.C She is frightened and even has nightmares about it.D She is furious and no longer wants to be a Kaw.

______ 4. What is Ta-Na-E-Ka?A A danceB A survival testC An academic examinationD A difficult marathon

______ 5. Why does Mary borrow five dollars from her teacher?A She needs to buy her grandfather a gift.B She plans to buy clothing for her Ta-Na-E-Ka ceremony.C She wants to give the money to Roger to help him.D She plans to use the money to help her survive.

______ 6. Ernie does all of the following things for Mary except A allow her to borrow clothes from the lost-and-foundB let her sleep in his restaurantC tell her stories of his great adventuresD teach her how to make chili

______ 7. Why is Mary angry when Ernie says that Ta-Na-E-Ka is silly?A Mary never thought that Ta-Na-E-Ka was silly.B She realizes that he hates the Kaw and their customs.C She is tired of all of his jokes and questions.D He has insulted her heritage, and she is proud of being a Kaw.______ 8. When Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, Grandfather says that A he loved the sweet berries that Mary said were rottenB Mary must do her Ta-Na-E-Ka again the right wayC he survived his Ta-Na-E-Ka by eating a deer the whole timeD Mary will never know how to survive

______ 9. Marys ability to survive Ta-Na-E-Ka in her own way shows A she had clever ideas and used them while keeping the traditionB she no longer wanted to be a KawC she could never have survived a real Ta-Na-E-KaD she rebelled against tradition and made fun of the Kaw

______ 10. Grandfather says all of the following about Mary except A she should have done what Roger didB she is not going to be able to participate in the celebrationC he doesnt think shell have any trouble survivingD he thinks she would have passed the test under any circumstances

______ 11. Which term best describes Marys character?A CowardlyB ResourcefulC StubbornD Lazy

______ 12. After Mary returns from her Ta-Na-E-Ka, what shocks her about herself when she speaks to her grandfather?A Her boldnessB Her shynessC Her liesD Her shame

______ 13. What hidden character trait in Grandfather is revealed during his conversation with Mary and helps lead to the resolution of the conflict?A His jealousyB His tremendous compassionC His unforgiving attitudeD His sense of humor

______ 14. Rogers willingness to let Mary choose which direction shell go is important to the plot because it sets the stage for A Mary to sleep all night in the boatB Mary to end up at Ernies restaurantC Roger to almost fail his Ta-Na-E-KaD Mary to eat grasshoppers and berries

The All-American Slurp p. 32 38Make the ConnectionCULTURE SHOCK

Have you ever been in a culture different from your own? Did anything seem strange to you? Write a short paragraph about the experience.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comment your experience with the class.

Interact with LiteracyPair work

Lensey Namioka was able to turn events that seemed at the time to be painfully embarrassing into a story that is funny and entertaining to read. In the Venn diagram below, write the similarities and differences of the two cultures by comparing the narrator with her friend Meg.


______ 1. Which of the following describes a way that the Lins embarrass themselves at the Gleasons?A They put sour cream all over their vegetables.B They pull the strings out of their celery stalks.C They stand up and eat instead of sitting at the table.D They burp out loud.

______ 2. Mrs. Lins approach to learning English is A to speak only when necessaryB to take classes for immigrantsC to memorize a few polite phrasesD to hire an English interpreter

______ 3. Which of the following describes the main reason why the narrator wants to wear jeans?A She wants to dress like the other kids.B She believes the jeans are more comfortable.C She has trouble riding a bike in skirts.D Meg dislikes her skirts.

______ 4. Throughout the story, the narrators main hope is that A she will learn English and succeed in schoolB her brother will make the baseball team and have friendsC she will make many friends besides MegD her family will become like a normal American family

______ 5. Why is the narrator embarrassed at the Lakeview restaurant?A Her father yells at the waiter in Chinese.B She spills her soup all over the floor.C Her family makes loud noises as they slurp their soup.D They dont have enough money to pay for the meal.______ 6. What is humorous and ironic about the PTA meeting where the teacher speaks highly to Mr. and Mrs. Lin about their daughter?A The Lins say negative things about their daughter to the teacher.B The Lins dont know whom the teacher is talking about.C The Lins ask the teacher to teach them English.D The Lins tell the teacher that their daughter makes them proud.

______ 7. What is similar about the way the Gleasons and Lins eat while theyre at each others houses?A They dont eat anything at all.B They arent familiar with each others customs.C They keep asking for more and cant stop eating.D They compliment the food but hide it under their napkins when no one is looking.

______ 8. What does the narrator realize during the Gleasons visit to the Lins house?A The Gleasons have better manners than the Lins do.B The Gleasons have as much difficulty eating new foods as the Lins had.C Chinese food tastes better than American food.D The Gleasons are not polite.

______ 9. At the Dairy Queen, the narrator is surprised that Meg A buys milkshakesB is wearing jeansC tells silly jokesD slurps her milkshake

______ 10. How does the narrator most likely feel after Meg tells her that all Americans slurp?A surprised and relievedB disgusted and angryC scared and nervousD brave and fortunate

______ 11. Which character at the end of the story enables the narrator to realize that she really doesnt have anything to be embarrassed about?A Her motherB MegC Mrs. GleasonD Her teacher

______ 12. Which of the following is a theme in the story?A Our differences can cause us many problems.B Always treat others as you would want to be treated.C Help others in need.D We all want to fit in despite our differences.

______ 13. The narrators desire to wear jeans helps convey the theme of A fashionB belongingC comfortD freedom

La Bamba p. 45 49Make the ConnectionSTARSTRUCK

Nearly everyone wants to be the center of attention, at least once in a while. Has the limelight ever shone on you? Write a short paragraph about a time when you had to perform or make a presentation in front of a crowd. What do you remember about the experience? Include your feelings and your thoughts during this experience.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Comment your experience with the class.

Interact with a Literary Text (Pair Work)

Short-Story Map Mapping the specific characteristics of a short story can help you understand its unique form. Complete the short story map on the next page with details from Gary Sotos short story La Bamba.

Title:

Author:

Main Character:

Setting:

Problem

Event 1

Event 2

Event 3

Event 4

Resolution


______ 1. Which of the following is the main reason that Manuel volunteers for the talent show?A He wants to be a pop singer.B He wants to impress his teachers.C La Bamba is his favorite song.D He wants applause and attention.

______ 2. The most likely reason Manuel doesnt tell his parents what hes going to do in the show is A hes worried that they wont approveB he wants to surprise themC if he tells them, they wont comeD he promised his teacher that he wouldnt tell anyone

______ 3. How does Manuel feel before he goes on stage?A Sleepy and too tired to singB Upset that he has lost his recordC Completely confidentD Full of fear about performing

______ 4. Manuel sees all of the following while he is onstage exceptA his parents beaming up at himB his brother Mario playing with a friendC a baby sitting in the aisle and sucking her thumbD some kids going to the water fountain for a drink

______ 5. When the record gets stuck, Manuel A freezes in shock and horrorB sings the same line over and overC stomps off the stage in disgustD glares at his brother

______ 6. Manuel realizes that his record probably got scratched when A the karate student stepped on it by mistakeB his brother Mario was looking at itC it dropped onto the cafeteria floorD his toothbrush accidentally fell on it

______ 7. After he performs, Manuel doesnt realize at first that A Mr. Roybal is really angry at himB everyone is feeling sorry for himC most of the audience loved his actD he truly made a fool out of himself

______ 8. Overall, the audience reacts to Manuels act with A enthusiastic laughter and applauseB embarrassed silenceC absolute horrorD light sympathetic applause

______ 9. At the reception after the show, Manuel A is still totally embarrassedB is thrilled that his act went as plannedC praises Bennys actD is pleased by all the attention

______ 10. At next years talent show, Manuel thinks he will A definitely want to perform againB want to sing La Bamba againC probably not volunteer, although hes not sureD definitely not want to perform

______ 11. La Bamba would be classified as which type of fiction? A NovelB NovellaC PlayD Short story

______ 12. Manuels conflict or problem in this story is his A desire to be popular at any costB fear of performing and his desire for attentionC terrible voice but his desire to perform anywayD differences with his best friend

President Cleveland, Where are You? p. 54 64Make the ConnectionA Case of Wants

This story is about eleven-year-old Jerry, who wants something so much that hes half sick with longing for it. What have you ever wanted so much that you couldnt get it out of your mind? Write about a time when you wanted something so badly it hurt.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracyIn the story, Jerry sets a goal, and with hard work and a little luck, he achieves his goal In the box below, describe Jerrys goal. List some of the sacrifices Jerry made to reach his goal. Then list some things that caused him to give up his goal.Jerrys Goal

SacrificesReasons


____1. The person who collects a complete set of President cards first will receive a:a. baseball cap b. pair of shoes c. bicycle d. baseball glove

____ 2. Jerry is able to secure the game-winning card bya. trading with his friends b. buying it from his brother c. going to another part of town d. buying it from Mr. Lemire

____ 3. Jerry sells the card for five dollars so he cana. buy a baseball glove b. give the money to his brother c. buy a tie for his father d. pay off a loan

____ 4. In this story, Jerry is characterized as all of the following EXCEPTa. mean b. selfish c. generous d. envious

____ 5. Jerry and his brother Armand have all of the following in common EXCEPTa. sharing the same interests b. looking up to their father c. being obsessed by a particular interest d. losing their part-time job

____ 6. When Roger, Jerrys best friend, learns that Jerry is the one who bought the last card, he shows that he isa. unforgiving b. jealous c. loyal d. humorous

Write the answers to these questions.1. How does Tremaine plan to get a baseball glove without collecting a full set of President cards? Does his plan work? Why or why not?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What disaster strikes Armand? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How does Jerry learn of Armands situation?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What does Jerry sacrifice at the end of the story? Why does he make this sacrifice?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Stone p. 70 77Make the ConnectionWrite a brief response to this question:Would like to remain forever at the age you are now? Think about the pros and the cons of always being that age.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracyYou have just rubbed a magic lamp and you get three wishes. What would these wishes be? (Wishing for more wishes is not allowed.) Write your wishes in the boxes below.One element commonly found in stories about magic wishes is the negative consequences of these wishes. At first, the wishes may seem terrific, but in the end they backfire. Write the possible negative consequence for each wish in the lower three boxes.Wish 1Wish 2Wish 3

ComprehensionComprehensionWrite the letter of the best answer to each question on the lines provided._____ 1. Doli shuts his eys and holds his breath when he first sees Maibon because he is:a) Hiding from an old manb) Trapped under a rock

c) Trying to become invisibled) Mad at Maibon

_____ 2. Why does Doli grant Maibons wish?a) Maibon does him a favor.b) Maibon correctly guesses Dolis name.

c) Doli feels sorry for Maibon.d) Maibon and Doli are old friends

_____ 3. Maibons wish will benefit:a) his familyb) only himself

c) his villaged) humanity

_____ 4. Doli thinks that human beings are:a) comical and childishb) tricky and dangerous

c) unwise and greedyd) strong and brave

_____ 5. Which of the following statements best describes Maibons wife?a) She is practical and cares about her family.b) She is a dreamer who wants a more enjoyable lifec) She dislikes her husband and thinks that he is mean.d) She doesnt believe in magic or dwarfs.

_____ 6. Maibon begins to suspect that his wish has been granted when he realizes that:a) he has no desire for breakfastb) his apple tree is filled with fruit.

c) his beard has stopped growing.d) his wife is getting older, but he is not.

_____ 7. At first, Maibon cannot get rid of the stone because:a) dwarfs do not allow people to change their wishes.b) he is not strong enough to destroy itc) Doli wants to punish him for his wish.d) he does not truly want to part with it.

_____ 8. How does Maibon feels when he sees Doli for the second time?a) angry and cheatedb) happy and grateful

c) sad and ashamedd) disappointed and foolish

_____ 9. Maibon finally regrets having made his wish because:a) his children convince him that he has made a mistakeb) he realizes that change is necessary for living a happy lifec) his wife scolds him for several days.d) he realizes that he will outlive his entire family.

_____ 10. at the end of the story, when he is an elderly man, Maibon feels:a) guilty for upsetting his wife in the past.b) embarrassed that he is old.c) jealous of his young grandchildren.d) proud of the years that he has lived.

_____ 11. Which of the following words best describes the setting of the story?a) magicalb) frightening

c) cheerfuld) peaceful

_____ 12. the main conflict in the story is between:a) Maibons commitment to his family and his wish to stay young.b) Maibon and his wife, who is happier than he is.c) Maibon and the stone, which does not carry out his wishes.d) Maibons trust in Doli and Maibons fear that his wish will not be granted.

_____ 13. Which of the following best summarizes the events in The Stone?a) Maibon and his wife quarrel about Maibons wish to remain young.b) Maibon is granted his wish to remain unchanged, but soon learns that change is necessary to all living things.c) People should not ask for gifts from magical beings.d) If a man does not change, his children will grow older than their father.

_____ 14. In The Stone, the disagreement between Maibon and Modrona shows thata) they really do not get along well together.b) Modrona is an unpleasant person.c) the wife is wiser and more practical than the husband.d) Maibon has made other foolish decisions that annoyed Modrona.

_____ 15. What inference can you draw from this sentence in The Stone?Never again did Maibon meet any of the Fair Folk, and he was just as glad of it.a) Maibon is finally content to let nature take its course without any magical interference.b) Human beings should not trust the cruel Fair Folk.c) Maibon stayed close to home and did not have any further adventures.d) Maibon now has more respect for his wife.

_____ 16. In The Stone, Maibon wishes to remain young forever becausea) he is afraid of growing old and weak.b) he wants to live longer than anyone else on earth.c) he is afraid he will die before his wife does.d) he cannot think of any other wishes to make.

_____ 17. Which of the following best states the theme of The Stone?a) Wishes are dangerous things.b) Old age is frightening to all peoplec) Human beings are ungrateful creaturesd) Wisdom means accepting that life will bring many changes.

_____ 18. In The Stone you can infer that the stone keeps coming back to Maibon becausea) Maibon has secretly hidden it and only pretended to throw it away.b) A magic stone can never be parted from its owner.c) Maibon still has not accepted the need for change and growth in his life.d) Doli keeps returning it to Maibon.

_____ 19. In The Stone, Doli hesitates to give Maibon the wishing stone becausea) He thinks Maibon is too greedy to be rewardedb) He knows that people have made foolish or dangerous wishes in the pastc) He believes people should not try to change their lives by magicd) He is angry about being asked for gifts by so many human beings

Storm p. 96 102Make the ConnectionThink-Pair-Share

In the chart below, list actions you have observed in different animals and what you think each action shows about the animal. Comment your chart with a classmate.

The Animals ActionsWhat They Tell Me

Interact with LiteracyPoint-of-View Questionnaire Understanding the characteristics of an autobiography or a biography helps you to focus on what you read. Use the following questionnaire to help you analyze Storm.

1. Who is the narrator of this story?

2. What does the narrator tell you about the main characters?

3. Does the narrator tell you what the characters think and feel?

4. From which point of view is this story told?

5. Which pronoun is used by the narrator to tell the story?

6. What do you think is the relationship between the narrator and the writer of this story?

7. This story is an example of (biographical / autobiographical) writing. (Circle one)

COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.______ 1. Paulsen thinks Storm is a special dog because A Storm has long, pointed earsB Storm was given to him by his fatherC Storm has an interesting personalityD Storm once saved him from a bear

______ 2. What trick does Storm play on the dog next to him?A He grabs a stick and waves it.B He tries to steer the sled in the wrong direction.C He sits down and refuses to run.D He snorts wind into the other dogs ear.

______ 3. Why does Storm smile when Paulsen puts his hat on?A Storm is happy that Paulsen will feel warm when he wears the hat.B Storm had stolen the hat and buried it in the snow.C Storm had stolen the hat and chewed big holes in it.D Storm hopes that Paulsen will let him play with the hat.

______ 4. What does Paulsen mean when he describes Storm as having scale eyes?A Storms eyes are the same color as the scale Paulsen uses to weigh loads.B Storm uses his eyes to tell when a load is too heavy or just right.C Storms eyes are the same color as reptile scales.D Storm has a disease that makes his eyes look like fish scales.

______ 5. When the stove is being loaded, Storm A watches the loading process with interestB plays with the other dogsC sleeps until the stove is loadedD nips at Paulsens heels

______ 6. Storm growls at the stove because A he knows that the stove will be very heavyB he wants the bacon that is cooking on itC Paulsen has worked the dogs too hardD an intruder is hiding behind the stove

______ 7. What happens during one pre-Iditarod race that Storm runs with Paulsen?A Storm saves Paulsens life when a bear attacks the team.B Storm leads the team safely down a dangerous cliff.C Paulsen learns that the dogs are more important than winning.D Paulsen learns how to use Storm to make the team go faster.

______ 8. Which of the following provides the best evidence that Storm, even though he is a dog, can communicate with his owner?A Storm plays with the other dogs to indicate he is bored.B Storm begins barking to warn Paulsen of an intruder.C Storm pushes the stove off of the sled to point out that it is dangerous.D Storm drops his stick to tell Paulsen the team is being overworked.

______ 9. Storms carrying the stick became A the only clue to his personalityB a sign of disapprovalC the cause of fights between the dogsD a lifelong habit on runs

______ 10. Storm indicates to Paulsen that the sled team is being run too hard by A letting out a loud growl and flattening his earsB refusing to accept the stick Paulsen offersC lying down and refusing to moveD running away when Paulsen calls him

______ 11. What kind of writing is this selection?A BiographyB AutobiographyC PersuasiveD Descriptive

______ 12. Which pronoun does the narrator use to refer to himself?A IB YouC HimD It

______ 13. Who is the narrator of Storm?A The authorB Storm himselfC A newspaper reporterD A friend of Paulsens

______ 14. What term describes the kind of narration used in this selection?A Nonfictional point of viewB Fictional point of viewC First-person point of viewD Third-person point of view

Brother p. 110 - 112Make the ConnectionQuickwrite

Who is the greatest person in your world? Your choice could be someone you know or a public figure you admire. Write a few sentences telling who this person is and why he or she is the greatest.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Share your writing with the class.

Interact with LiteracyDescription Chart Biography and autobiography use description to make subjects and events come alive for us. Fill out this Description Chart as you read Brother, to see how Maya Angelou uses words to appeal to your senses. You should write down the descriptive passage in the left-hand column. Then check off the sense or senses that the words appeal to. The first one is done for you. Be sure to put quotation marks around the direct quotes.

PassageSightTouchSmellTasteHearing

I was big, elbowy, grating

COMPREHENSIONOn the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

______ 1. This selection is mainly about the writers A jealousy toward her brotherB insecurity about her brothers loveC respect for her brotherD love for her brother

______ 2. In what way is Bailey different than the narrator?A He is handsome, while she is unattractive.B He is serious, while she constantly makes jokes.C He gets in trouble, and she tells on him.D He covers for her, while she plays practical jokes.

______ 3. Bailey insults Mrs. Colemans son because A Bailey has just had a fight with himB Mrs. Coleman catches Bailey stealing a pickleC Mrs. Coleman made unkind comments about Baileys sisterD Bailey has to carry Mrs. Colemans groceries up a steep hill

______ 4. After Bailey insults Mrs. Colemans son A Bailey and his sister hide behind the house and laughB his sister bursts out laughing and gets in troubleC Mrs. Coleman gets mad and leaves in a hurryD Bailey apologizes smoothly to Mrs. Coleman

______ 5. As the writer explains, why could Bailey count on few punishments?A He never got caught while doing anything wrong.B He was the pride of his family no matter what he said or did.C He never said anything rude or funny in front of adults.D His sister volunteered to take her brothers punishment.

______ 6. Which of the following does the narrator mention as Baileys accomplishments?A He won the school prize in mathematics.B He could convincingly pray aloud in church.C He refused to play games with anyone but her.D He could sweet-talk their grandmother into anything.______ 7. Who works in the Store mentioned in the selection?A Mrs. Colemans sonB Uncle WillieC Mrs. ColemanD the writer and her brother

______ 8. What incident in the story happens in the Store?A The writer buys a spinning top for Bailey.B The owner gives Bailey two peppermints.C Bailey takes two pickles from a barrel.D Bailey empties a sack of flour.

______ 9. Which statement best explains why Maya Angelou thinks that Bailey is the greatest person in the world?A He defends her, loves her, and makes her laugh.B He fights Mrs. Colemans son for making fun of Maya Angelou.C He never lets her fly off the end when playing pop-the-whip.D When she is hungry, he steals pickles for her.

______ 10. At the end of the selection, the narrator calls Bailey her A Shining StarB Partner in CrimeC Knight in Shining ArmorD Kingdom Come

______ 11. Which pronoun refers to the narrator of Brother?A YouB HeC ID She

______ 12. How would you identify the kind of narration in Brother?A First-person point of viewB Third-person point of viewC Fictional persuasionD Third-person autobiography

______ 13. The point of view of this selection helps readers know that it is a(n) A biographyB short storyC magazine articleD autobiography

______ 14. The writer knows about the events and characters in this selection becauseA they were researched at the libraryB they are part of the writers life experienceC Bailey contacted the writer and told her the storyD they are the result of the writers vivid imagination

The Mysterious Mr. LincolnMake the Connection

Write at least 5 qualities a leader should have and give a reason for each one.

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Interact with a Literary TextMetaphor-Matching Map

A metaphor compares two things without using a comparison word such as like or as. As you read The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln, look for metaphors. (You will find that many expressions we use every day are metaphors.) In each box on the left, write each metaphor, and explain what the metaphor means or symbolizes.

MetaphorMeaning

Comment your answers to the class.

COMPREHENSION

On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

______ 1. According to the article, Abraham Lincoln was A usually a gloomy person, even in his younger yearsB a person who easily revealed his inner feelingsC sometimes sad but full of life when it came time to speakD often full of life but generally gloomy when he spoke

______ 2. The following are all traits of Abraham Lincoln exceptA he was very tall and stood above people in crowdsB he showed different moods in his facial expressionsC in photographs, he always struck a serious poseD he was considered extraordinarily handsome

______ 3. Lincoln had little formal education, A yet he was always careful to use proper pronunciationB yet he became an extraordinarily great speaker and writerC so he disliked formality and preferred to be called AbeD so he avoided discussions on matters such as Shakespeare

______ 4. The title of this selection, The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln, is appropriate because A the piece explores the strange circumstances concerning his deathB the author is using humor; Lincoln was actually a simple personC it explains the secretive way Lincoln led the nation through the Civil WarD even Lincolns closest friends did not really understand him

______ 5. Which of the following best describes Lincolns goals during the war?A At first, Lincoln wanted only to preserve the Union, but later slavery became an important issue.B At first, he merely wanted to eliminate slavery, but later preserving the Union became more important.C He hoped to use the war to make sure he was reelected.D He wanted to keep the North separate from the South because he hated slavery.

______ 6. Which of the following is generally not known about Lincoln?A Lincoln grew up in a log cabin.B Lincoln often looked serious in photographs.C Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War.D Lincoln was a wealthy man.

______ 7. As far as clothes were concerned, Lincoln actually A was very careful about his appearanceB had a good tailor make two suits for him each yearC allowed his wife to decide what he could wearD wished he could wear a uniform

______ 8. How do we know what we do about the real Lincolns personality?A Writers and artists tried to capture his nature in words and art.B His wife left a detailed diary that described him.C Military leaders from the Civil War wrote many complaints about him.D Scholars have analyzed his signature for personality traits.

______ 9. For Lincoln, humor was A an annoyanceB a way of avoiding realityC his therapyD a problem

______ 10. All of the following describe the difference between Lincolns character and the way people thought of him exceptA he seemed stiff and quiet, but he was actually quite a witty talkerB he was considered simple and folksy, but he actually was very complexC he seemed ambitious, but he actually would have been happier on a farmD he did not enjoy the nickname Honest Abe; actually, he hated it

______ 11. Which of the following statements contains a simile that describes Lincoln?A At first glance, most people thought he was homely.B The dull, listless features dropped like a mask.C He was sometimes called a stupid baboon.D He relied on yarns, a friend observed, to whistle down sadness.

______ 12. The author says that Lincolns legend hides Lincolns real personality. To what does the author compare this legend to?A DisguiseB Silk hatC Somber faceD Dream or omen

______ 13. Which image best describes Lincoln in his efforts to win the Civil War for the North?A Honest AbeB The lawyer from Springfield, IllinoisC Homely LincolnD The Great Emancipator

______ 14. To what did Frederick Douglass refer when he talked about the countrys dismemberment?A The fact that not everyone could vote at that timeB The separation of the southern states from the Union C The absence of southern senators in CongressD The eventual reunion of the states after the war

A Glory Over Everything p. 138 - 145Make The Connection

After watching the video, Coded Songs and Slavery, what do you think about slavery. Write your ideas below.

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Interact with a Literary TextBiography Chart

Some biographies are written by people who know their subjects well. Others are written hundreds, even thousands, of years after the subject has died. All biographies require careful research. Almost all biographies will contain some details that cannot be proved trueor false. Such material is based on inferences the biographer makes, and those are based on facts in the historical record.After you read this biography of Harriet Tubman, identify details that can be proved true and details that are based on the biographers educated guesswork. The first examples are done for you.

Objective Facts Based on ResearchProbable Details Provided by Author

In 1849, Harriet Tubman meets a woman who offers to give help.

The woman nodded her head, clucked to the horse, and drove off murmuring.


______ 1. What kind of help does the white woman refer to when she tells Harriet, If you ever need any help?A Medical help for the wound on Harriets headB Help in completing the field work for the harvestC Help in escaping north where Harriet will be freeD Help in convincing Harriets brother of what they should do

______ 2. Of what importance was Dr. Thompson in the lives of the Tubman family?A His wife was a leader in the Underground Railroad.B He could sell any slave on the plantation at any time.C He treated the Tubman family well though he would not free them.D He had caught the Tubman children on previous escape attempts.

______ 3. On Tubmans first escape attempt, what occurred after her brothers stopped?A They argued, but Harriet persuaded them to continue.B They argued, and her brothers forced Harriet to return to the plantation.C They reached Pennsylvania and freedom after many trials.D They encountered the woman who had offered to help Harriet.

______ 4. Which event occurred just before Harriet Tubman sang aloud?A Tubman received a blow to the head, later leaving her with a bad scar.B The white woman told Harriet that she was available to help.C Harriet learned that she and her brothers were to be sold to a chain gang.D Tubman began her long journey on the Underground Railroad.

______ 5. Tubman sang aloud one afternoon because A she wanted to tell her sister that she was going to run away that eveningB she felt the need to go to church, even though it was only ThursdayC the master had asked her to sing since she had such a lovely voiceD working in the fields could get very boring

______ 6. At the beginning of her trip, Tubman knew which farmhouse to go to because A the house had a sign on it that read Underground Railroad StationB the woman who lived there had already offered help to TubmanC her husband had given her a slip of paper with the address written on itD Tubman had dreamed of the house and its exact location Copyright

______ 7. The Underground Railroad was A the first subway in the United States, going from Atlanta to New YorkB secretly marked railroad cars that escaped slaves often used to travel northC a series of tunnels that escaped slaves used to avoid captureD a loosely organized group of people who helped slaves escape to the North

______ 8. Why did Harriet give away her patchwork quilt?A It was her way of paying the woman who helped her begin the journey north.B John Tubman had asked Harriet to give it to him to keep as a memory of her.C Harriet could only bring along those things that could fit in a small bundle hung on a stick.D Because it was beautiful, it could attract attention and ruin Harriets escape plans.

______ 9. By the time Harriet reached Pennsylvania, she had A broken her left wristB a job waiting for herC traveled ninety milesD met Frederick Douglass

______ 10. Which statement best describes the character of Harriet Tubman?A She enjoyed travel and hoped to see more of the United States.B She placed the importance of freedom before fear of slave masters C She always had her way even when family members disagreed with her.D She listened to others and would not act on her own beliefs.

______ 11. What element in the selection helps you know that this is a biography?A The time and location of the eventsB The lesson you learn from the characters and eventsC The attitude of the author toward the subjectD The point of view of the narrator

______ 12. What pronoun is used to refer to the subject of the selection, Harriet Tubman?A YouB IC SheD We

______ 13. How would you describe the point of view used to narrate this selection?A First-person point of viewB Third-person point of viewC Nonfictional point of viewD Narrative point of view

______ 14. Which statement best explains the main purpose of this selection?A It tells the true story of a life other than the authors.B It persuades readers on the subject of slavery.C It entertains readers with an adventure the author had.D It shows the authors vivid imagination.The Fun They Had p. 204 - 208Make the Connection

In twenty years, with the introduction of the computer and other electronic devices, teaching and learning has changed quite a lot. How do you imagine your children to take classes in 20 or 30 years from now? Write your ideas below.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextComputer Craze

Think of your favorite subject in school. Now imagine that you are given the choice of attending a regular school to take that class or taking a computer class at home. In this class, the computer would be your only teacher. In the chart below, describe the advantages of each classroom.

Computer ClassRegular School Class

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2. Which classroom would be your final choice? Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

____ 1. Why do Margie and Tommy find the book interesting?AThe pages were full of colorful pictures.B The story was written by their favorite author.C They liked to read books.D It was very old and printed on paper.

____ 2. Telebooks differ from regular books because they:A Are written in punch code.B Have words which move on a screen.C Must be played on a tape recorder. D Are books that have been made into movies.

____ 3. Margie writes her homework in special code because:A She doesnt want anyone to copy her work.B A machine grades her work.C Her parents write everything in code.D Her teacher doesnt speak English.

____ 4. Margie is having trouble with geography because:A She doesnt study hard enough.B Her teacher assigns too much homework.C The geography sector was presented too fast.D She hates the slot where she puts the test papers.

____ 5. Which of the following best explains why Margie hates school more than ever?A She never understands what her teacher is saying.B The County Inspector visits her school too often.C Her teacher makes her take too many tests.D There are no other students in her class.

____ 6. Why does Margie think humans cant teach as well as mechanical teachers?A They arent as smart as machines.B They cant understand their students.C They make their students take too many tests.D They cant teach all subjects

____ 7. How were students schooling experiences in the old days different from Margies?A They had homework.B They took tests.C They studied different subjects.D They talked to each other about what they were learning.

____ 8. Margie would like a classroom filled with:A Books, maps, and charts.B A big chalkboardC Children her own age.D Desks and tables.

Zlateh the Goat p. 240 - 245Make the ConnectionWhat do you do to show you care for your pet? How do you know your pet cares for you? If your pet could talk, what do you think it would say to you? Write your ideas below.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextPlot Map

The plot events in Zlateh the Goat work together to build suspense. Re-create the plot events by filling in the plot map below. Then, use a star to mark the point at which your interest in the story began to increase. Use a question mark to indicate any plot event you thought was contrived, or not believable.

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______ 1. Reuven the furrier decides to sell Zlateh because A the goat was difficult to care forB he needs money to buy Hanukkah itemsC he sells all his goats to the butcher every yearD she is a mean and dangerous animal

______ 2. All of the following statements are true about Zlateh exceptA Zlateh was an old goat.B Aarons sisters did not like Zlateh.C Zlateh trusted humans.D Aarons mother cried about Zlateh.

______ 3. Why does Aaron burrow into the haystack?A He is used to sleeping in haystacks.B Zlateh goes into it looking for something to eat.C He is seeking shelter from the blizzard.D Village boys usually go out at night to sleep in haystacks.

______ 4. Aaron begins to talk to Zlateh because A he wants someone to talk to, and there is no one there but ZlatehB he is still very young and believes Zlateh can understand himC Zlateh can speak and understand his languageD after being stuck in the haystack for so long, he starts to go mad

______ 5. Once Aaron runs out of food, he satisfies his hunger by A eating snowB snacking on hayC dreaming of large mealsD drinking Zlatehs milk

______ 6. To provide air, Aaron A burrows out a tunnel under the snowdriftsB runs a tube outside C pokes out a window through the hay and the snowD slows his breathing

______ 7. What does Zlateh mean when she says, Maaaa?A Where is my mother?B Please, give me more hay.C Would you like a drink of milk?D The sound could mean anything.

______ 8. Aaron returns home with Zlateh because A after surviving his ordeal, he cant bear to sell her to the butcherB she has started giving milk againC he is too tired from the ordeal to make the rest of the trip to the butcherD the villager who gives him directions sends him the wrong way

______ 9. Because of the cold, Aarons father A gets frostbite and cannot workB decides to take the winter offC receives a lot of workD trudges out in the snow to look for Aaron

______ 10. How does the family thank Zlateh?A They never think about selling her again.B They build her a hut made of hay.C They sell her for eight gulden but not to Feyvel.D They buy another goat to keep her company.

______ 11. All of the traits create a credible character of Zlateh exceptA she follows Aaron where he goesB she refuses to go any farther in the deepening snowC she speaks to Aaron after the second day in the haystackD she allows Aaron to drink her milk

______ 12. All of the traits create a credible characterization of Aaron exceptA he tunnels in the snow from the haystack to his homeB he realizes that he and Zlateh can survive in a haystackC he drinks milk from Zlateh to keep from starvingD he waits until the snow lets up before trying to return home

______ 13. All of the events help to create a realistic plot exceptA ice forms on Zlatehs beard, and frost covers her hornsB Aaron wonders who had piled the snow into a huge heapC Zlateh trusts Aaron for finding her a warm place and something to eatD one night the weather changes from winter to summer then back to winter

______ 14. All of the events help to create a realistic outcome in the story plot exceptA the sisters feed Zlateh chopped carrots instead of hayB when Zlateh returns, Hanukkah dreidels fall from skyC when Zlateh knocks on the kitchen door, the family lets her inD Aaron asks Zlateh if she remembers the snowstorm

Stray p. 251 - 254Make the ConnectionHave you ever found a lost pet? What did you do? If you havent, what would you do if you found a lost puppy or kitten?

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Interact with a Literacy TextPuppy LoveIn Stray, Doris doesnt argue much with her parents about keeping the dog, but we know how she feels. Maybe Doris thinks that arguing wont help, or maybe she doesnt know what to say.

Help Doris think of points she can raise with her parents in a discussion about whether or not to keep the dog. In the left hand column of the chart below, write Doriss arguments for keeping the dog. In the right hand column, write her parents arguments for sending the dog away.

Doriss ArgumentsParents Arguments

1. Which side has stronger arguments? Explain your opinion.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. At the end of the story, how do Mr. Laceys emotions affect what happens to the dog?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


____ 1. In the exposition of Stray, the weather is important becauseA. Mr. Lacey can take the dog to the pound.B. the Laceys cannot use their phone to find out who abandoned the dog.C. the puppy needs help to survive in the snow.D. the puppy has lost its way in the snow.

____ 2. If Doris does not take in the puppy, what is least likely to happen to it? A. It might become mean and attack someone.B. A wild dog who had recently lost her puppy might adopt it.C. Another animal might attack it.D. Another family might take it in.

____ 3. Doris does not give the dog a name becauseA. she hasnt found the perfect name yet.B. she has been too upset to think about a name.C. she thinks the dogs next owners should name it.D. she does not want to grow too attached to the dog.

____ 4. Doriss most important reason for wanting to keep the puppy is thatA. she knows it will grow up to be a big dog.B. she thinks playing with the puppy will be fun.C. she wants the love and companionship of a pet.D. she is looking forward to training the puppy.

____ 5. What makes you think Doriss parents will not let her keep the puppy?A. The puppy has been abandoned.B. The puppy is on its way to being a big dog.C. Mrs. Lacey doesnt like to waste food.D. Doriss parents refuse to talk to her about the dog.

____ 6. Which choice best describes Mrs. Lacey?A. mean and selfishB. practical and sensibleC. unreasonable and stubbornD. generous and warm

____ 7. Doris doesnt argue about the puppy with her parents becauseI. she is afraid of her parents.II. she knows it is useless.III. she is, by nature, a quiet child.IV. she thinks, if she keeps quiet, they will change their minds.

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____ 8. Doris tries not to cry when her father prepares to take away the puppy becauseA. she does not want to look like a baby.B. she realizes that her parents are being sensible.C. she does not want to make her father angry.D. she still hopes that he will change his mind.

____ 9. Doris does not want to go down to the kitchen, past the basement door, becauseA. she doesnt want to be reminded of the puppy.B. she isnt hungry.C. she wants to avoid arguing with her parents.D. she is too upset to eat.

____ 10. Based on the way the story ends, which phrase best describes Mr. Lacey?A. more softhearted than he wants his family to think he isB. mean and insensitive toward his daughterC. sensitive and understanding toward his daughterD. less softhearted than his wife

____ 11. When Mrs. Lacey smiles at her husband near the end of the story, her smile shows thatA. she finds Mr. Laceys actions funny.B. she thinks he has behaved foolishly.C. she knew all along that he would keep the puppy.D. she is surprised at his unusual behavior.

____ 12. Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed the puppy table scraps because Mrs. LaceyA. does not like dogs.B. resents the fact that Mr. Lacey and Doris leave food on their plates.C. cant let the dog go hungry.D. is reluctant to give it any food at all.

The Land I Lost p. 280 287Make the Connection

In Tampico, we are lucky to have a lagoon where crocodiles live. The famous naturalist Steve Irwin visited Tampico and said, This lagoon is an example for the rest of the World as it shows how human beings can live in harmony with large wild animalsWhat do you know about crocodiles? Write five facts you know about them.

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Interact with a Literary TextNarration-Example Chart

The writer of The Land I Lost begins by telling his own story; then he tells the stories of others. When he tells his own story, he uses first-person narration (he uses the first-person pronouns I, me,we, and us).When he tells the stories of other people, he uses the third person (he, she, they, and so on). After you read the excerpt from The Land I Lost, fill out the following with examples of each type of narration. The first one is done for you.

First-Person NarrationThird-Person Narration

I was born on the central highlands ofVietnam . . .

Trung was happiest when Lan washelping his mother.


______ 1. To what does the title of this selection refer?A The author was a sailor who found and lost an island.B The author does not live where he was born and raised.C The author gave a piece of land away to Lan and Trung.D The author cannot remember very much about his village.

______ 2. What do the tiger, wild hog, horse snake, and crocodile have in common that people fear?A A poisonous biteB A frightening cryC Great strengthD The ability to kill humans

______ 3. Like his father, the author plans to one day A get an education and become a teacherB travel to the United States C quit school to hunt and farm the landD have a large family

______ 4. For what reason does the author tell the story of Lan and Trung?A The story is so strange that its hard to believe as fact.B The author has a particular interest in romantic stories.C The author wants to keep alive memories of his native land.D The author collects stories in which animals capture people.

______ 5. Why doesnt Lan weep when she leaves her mothers home on her wedding day?A Crying is too embarrassing for such a proud girl.B She knows her mother will be right next door.C She thinks the tradition of weeping is silly.D She is afraid her mother would then also begin to cry.

______ 6. Why do the mothers arrange the marriage of Lan and Trung?A The mothers fear Lan and Trung will run away to marry.B The narrators grandmother suggests the idea to the women.C The marriage has been arranged since birth.D The mothers know that Lan and Trung are in love.

______ 7. When Trung believes he hears Lan calling for him, at first his family and friendsA think he is hallucinatingB sigh and walk awayC begin searching for LanD kill the crocodile

______ 8. How does Lan survive the crocodile attack?A The crocodile drops her to chase a swimming wild pig.B The crocodile drags her to an island where she climbs a tree.C The crocodile never meant to kill her; crocodiles only eat plants and fish.D The crocodile was an old crocodile, so she was able to outswim it.

______ 9. Which of the following is the best evidence that the crocodile is both older and more experienced than most crocodiles?A Lan is barely injured because it is missing teeth.B It moves slowly and allows Lan to escape.C It knows how to avoid the log barrier.D Its method of attack shows that it is getting weak.

______ 10. Why do Lans and Trungs families decide to have another wedding ceremonyA The first ceremony was not actually completed.B They believe the attack has made the first ceremony invalid.C They want to celebrate because Lan has returned from the dead.D They believe that a second wedding will bring the couple good luck.

______ 11. Who is the narrator of the selection?A LanB TrungC the authorD the authors father

______ 12. The point of view of the selection changes when A the author tells about his family backgroundB the author tells about Lan and TrungC the crocodile kidnaps LanD Trung hears the voice of Lan in the wind

______ 13. How would you describe the point of view of the beginning of the selection?A First-person point of viewB Third-person point of viewC Lans point of viewD Trungs point of view

______ 14. How would you describe the point of view of the end of the selection?A First-person point of viewB Third-person point of viewC The authors point of viewD The families point of view

All Summer in a Day p. 312 319Make the Connection

Someone who differs from the rest of the crowd is seen as an outsider. Have you ever felt like that? How does it feel to be an outsider? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Interact with a Literary TextSetting This storys setting directly affects the characters and story events. Fill in the middle with details about the setting. Then fill in the outside rectangles with plot events from the story. Finally, look over your completed setting circle to see how setting and plot interconnect.

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______ 1. As the selection begins, the children are waiting for the A first solar eclipse in seven yearsB arrival of the brightest comet ever seenC arrival of an artificial sun that will make Venus warmD rain to stop for the first time in seven years______ 2. Which of the following is true of nine-year-old children who have spent all their lives on the planet Venus?A The children are always cruel to those who dont fit in.B The children have never heard a bird sing.C The children grow up with no memory of sunlight or blue skies.D The children speak a different language than English.

______ 3. How do the other children make Margot feel?A WiseB IntimidatedC TalentedD Clumsy

______ 4. All of the following are reasons that the children hate Margot exceptA her familys future plans to go homeB her intelligenceC her pale faceD her thinness

______ 5. What two nasty things do the children do to Margot?A They joke that the sun isnt coming out, and they lock her in the closet.B They tell jokes about her and lock her in the closet.C They pull her hair and let her get lost in the underground tunnel.D They steal her things and chase her outside in the rain.

______ 6. How long does the sun shine once it appears?A All summer B Two hoursC Twelve hoursD Twenty-four hours

______ 7. What can you conclude that the children forget about while theyre outside in the sunshine?A The rains returnB Margots situationC Their teacherD The wild animals

______ 8. What changes do the children notice when they go outside?A The immense silence and blazing blue skyB The whistling wind and the midnight skyC The rustling of the leaves on the trees and the wetnessD The green jungle and beautiful tulips

______ 9. How do we know that the children feel terrible about what they did to Margot?A They apologize to Margot.B They tell their teacher what they did.C They cant meet each others eyes and hold their heads down.D They help raise money to send Margot back to Earth.

______ 10. The children move slowly and hesitate to see Margot at the end of the story because A they cant bear to see her pale face againB they know they will get in trouble nowC they are worried that she may not be where they left herD they know they have done a cruel thing to her

______ 11. The setting of the story A could have been anywhereB is central to the storys problemC makes the problem worseD has nothing to do with the storys problem

______ 12. What approximate time frame does the story take place in?A Two hoursB One full dayC A summerD A year

______ 13. What problem does the setting of this story cause Margot?A She misses her old friends on Earth.B She cannot live with her parents while she is on Venus.C There is never enough light for her to see.D She is miserable without the sun.

______ 14. Where are the children at the resolution of this story?A In their classroomB Standing by the closet where they have locked MargotC Outside running in the sunshineD In the underground tunnels, playing tag

The Gold Cadillac p. 338 349Make the ConnectionCadillacs are costly luxury cars and many people consider them symbols of wealth and status. List at least 5 of todays status symbols, such as certain types of clothing, jewelry, or technological gadgets.1. _____________________2. _____________________3. _____________________

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Interact with a Literary TextForm-Analysis Map Fill out the following map by answering the questions about The Gold Cadillac. What form of fiction is this story?1. How long is The Gold Cadillac? __________________________________________2. Who are the characters? __________________________________________3. What is the main conflict in the plot? __________________________________________4. Where and when is the story set? __________________________________________5. Does the story include real historical events and/or real historical people? _____________6. Does the story have gods and heroes as characters, or does it explain some natural phenomenon? __________7. Is the story an old tale passed on anonymously from generation to generation, and does it contain fantastic events? _______________8. Is the story very, very short, with animal characters and with a moral stated at its end? ____Conclusion: ______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________


______ 1. Which of the following is the most likely reason that loiss mother refuses to ride in the new Cadillac?A She thinks the Mercury is a better car.B She knows that her husband will get in trouble with the police.C She thinks her husband should have saved the money for a house.D She thinks it would be showing off to ride in such a fancy car.

______ 2. Why is lois angry with her mother?A She thinks her mother is being terribly disagreeable.B She wants her mother to let her and her sister travel to Mississippi.C She dislikes her mothers opinion about cars.D She had an argument with her mother, and lois was punished.

______ 3. What did everyone hope would happen when loiss father takes her mother to the corner cafe?A That they would agree to travel to Mississippi together in the CadillacB That they would agree to sell the Cadillac and end the arguingC That they would eat a nice dinner and celebrate their anniversaryD That they would make up, and her mother would finally be happy about the Cadillac

______ 4. Why does everyone stop laughing when loiss father says hes going to drive the Cadillac into Mississippi?A They know he is just kidding around.B They think it is a dangerous thing to do.C They hope that they will be invited to go with him.D They really want him to drive the car north, not south.

______ 5. Loiss mother changes her mind about riding in the Cadillac when A her husband decides to make a trip alone to the SouthB her husband will leave her if she doesnt ride in the carC her children convince her that it is the right thing to doD she gets tired of walking to the grocery store

______ 6. Why do loiss mother and her aunts spend days preparing fried chicken, baked ham, and other foods for the drive to Mississippi?A They dont want to be hungry when they arrive at their relatives house.B They dont have enough money to stop at restaurants to eat.C They know they wont be able to eat in the whites only establishments.D They want to bring food to the poor Southern relatives.

______ 7. What awful events happen to the family after they reach the Mississippi state line?A They are stopped by two policemen who proceed to lock up loiss father.B They run out of gas and have to stop at a whites only area for help.C They are chased by several policemen and taken to court.D They lose their Cadillac and cant get back home.

______ 8. Why does loiss father insist that they are rich after they sell the Cadillac?A He receives a great deal of money from its new buyer.B The family finds money stashed in their new car.C The Model A Ford is more luxurious than the gold Cadillac.D Their family is unified and loving, and they no longer need the car.

______ 9. Which of the following statements best describes the role that the gold Cadillac plays in the familys life at the end of the story?A It represents the familys desire to keep buying new cars.B It causes the familys relatives to lose respect for them.C It helps bring the family closer together.D It creates a permanent conflict between the parents.

______ 10. Which of the following is not something that lois says will always be a part of her memory of the Cadillac?A The ride the family took in it to the SouthB The fried chicken she ate in the back seatC The splendor of riding in the luxurious carD The fear she had due to what happened during their trip

______ 11. The Gold Cadillac is a novella for all of the following reasons exceptA its plot is more complex than a short storysB it is shorter than a novelC it can easily be adapted into a playD its longer than a short story

______ 12. What is the main conflict that lois has in this novella?A Her desire to ride in the Cadillac and not to be seen walking anywhereB Her inability to get along with her parentsC Her desire to eat in a restaurant during their trip although she isnt allowed toD Her confrontation with an unjust, racist society

______ 13. Some events in this novella are based on A predictions that loiss grandfather hadB events that happened in historyC fantasy and science fictionD mystery and intrigue

The Bracelet p. 356 362Make the ConnectionHave you ever lost something that had a special importance to you? What was it and why was it so important?

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Interact with a Literary TextCharacter Map The Bracelet is told from the point of view of a particular character. During the course of the story, you learn about that characters actions and her thoughts and feelings. After you read The Bracelet, fill in this Character Map with details that describe what you learn about the narrator.Details showing her thoughts:Details showing her emotions:Details revealing her actions:

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______ 1. At the beginning of the story, Ruri is crying because A she doesnt want to leave her fatherB she had a fight with her best friendC she has to leave her homeD she must go back to Japan

______ 2. Where is Papa when the story begins?A In a prisoner-of-war camp in MontanaB At the store getting suppliesC In the army fighting in the warD Meeting with the FBI

______ 3. How do Ruris non-Japanese neighbors feel about the evacuation of Ruris family?A They dont care and try to ignore the situation.B They are angry and stage a demonstration.C They agree that the family is dangerous to the community.D They feel bad and dont understand the evacuation.

______ 4. The camp where Ruris family must stay was once a A zooB football stadiumC tall apartment buildingD racetrack

______ 5. When Ruri hears that her family will live in an apartment, she is A upset because she is used to living in a mansionB disappointed because her family wont have a gardenC excited because she anticipates an elegant apartment buildingD worried because she doesnt know if she will have a bedroom

______ 6. Why is the bracelet important to Ruri?A It is very expensive.B It is a symbol of her friendship.C It was her birthday present.D It has a secret message in it.

______ 7. Why does Ruri think the whole evacuation is crazy?A Because there is not enough time to evacuate everyoneB Because Ruri and the other citizens are loyal AmericansC Because other Asian people should also be evacuatedD Because she doesnt understand that her father is really a spy

______ 8. Which word best describes how Ruri feels when she sees Apartment 40?A OverjoyedB RelievedC DisappointedD Furious

______ 9. Why does the loss of the bracelet seem like a tragedy to Ruri?A She promised Laurie that shed wear it forever.B The bracelet is made of gold and is valuable.C She knows she will be punished for her carelessness.D She had hoped to trade it for extra food.

______ 10. What does Mama tell Ruri about the lost bracelet?A The heart will one day stop crying.B Old memories are best left forgotten.C There will be money one day to buy another one.D Friendship is carried in the heart.

______ 11. Which of the following is not a quality or character trait that Ruri has?A SensitivityB LazinessC CourageousnessD Loyalty

______ 12. How does Ruris trust in her mother help to resolve Ruris conflict at the end of the story?A Ruri no longer feels bad about being away from her father.B Ruri knows that, if she keeps searching for her bracelet, she will find it.C Ruri realizes that there is a lot to like about their new apartment.D Ruri listens to her mother and takes her advice.

______ 13. What quality in Ruris mother helps her family deal with the events that happen to them?A A positive outlookB Extreme intelligenceC A good sense of humorD Her soft, kind voice

______ 14. Which of the following is an event from the plot that resolves one of the storys central conflicts?A Ruris reunion with her fatherB Ruris decision to sleep on an army cotC Ruris realization that she doesnt need the bracelet to remember LaurieD An apology from the government to the Japanese Americans.

The Adventure of the Speckled Band p. 408 423Make the connection.Would you make a good detective? Answer the following quiz and find out.

1. If you lost your mobile phone would you:a) lose your temperb) use another phone to ring its numberc) try to think when you last had itd) accuse your brother/sister/friend of borrowing it?

2. If you meet someone new, do you:a) wonder if they will be your friendb) rate them on looksc) notice what they are wearing and what they sayd) try to make them laugh?

3. If you go into town, what is most important to you:a) how you lookb) who you meetc) what your friends are doing and sayingd) where you buy food?

4. If you want to read, do you:a) pick up a magazineb) pick up a bookc) pick up a newspaperd) pick up your emails and text messages

Count the number of C answers and check your results below.4 Cs You would make a brilliant detective!3 Cs You would make a good assistant detective.2 Cs You are fairly observant, but not a natural detective.1 C You should take a bit more notice of what goes on around you.No Cs Being a detective is not a career for you!

INTERACT WITH THE LITERACYPair work. Identify the main parts of the play.

1. OPENING: What is the main problem?_______________________________________________________________________2. RISING ACTION: What happens that causes the situation to escalate, or intensify?_______________________________________________________________________3. CLIMAX: Describe the moment when the problem reaches its greatest intensity. What happens to make this a turning point?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. FALLING ACTION: What is the solution to the problem? How is it carried out?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. RESOLUTION: What is the ultimate outcome?_______________________________________________________________________COMPREHENSIONOn the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

1. What did Helen think Julia's last words referred to?______a) Something she had eaten. b) A specter. c) Dr. Roylott.d) A gypsie's garb.

2. What does Helen have to do before she can return to the house? ______a) Speak with the police. b) Write a letter to her fianc. c) Buy herself a weapon. d) Run some errands.

3. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story? ______ a) We can help you, and soon. b) This is all so confusing. c) You should have come sooner. d) We haven't a moment to lose.

4. What caused the bruising on Helen? ______ a) Her stepfather. b) She climbed out her window. c) She fell down some stairs. d) She did it to herself.

5. Who does Holmes ask for an opinion on the case? ______ a) Watson.b) Helen.c) A local officer. d) His housekeeper.

6. What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case? ______ a) There is no change at all. b) A little hesitant. c) More interested. d) Insulted.

7. What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound? ______a) Something crawling in the air ducts. b) The bars in the chimney. c) The shuttered window. d) A mechanical device.

8. Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room? ______a) There are no workers there. b) The wall does not need repairs.c) The scaffolding is not set up correctly. d) Nothing has been moved out of the room.

9. What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room? ______ a) A tiger. b) A dog. c) A cat. d) A monkey.

10. What did Holmes notice about Julia's bed? ______a) It was made from two kinds of wood. b) It was oddly close to the window. c) It was cracked in the middle. d) It was clamped to the floor.

11. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan? ______ a) They could get caught. b) He might get in the way. c) It is dangerous. d) He is engaged.

12. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull? ______ a) Roylott's room. b) Down the hall. c) Out the window. d) Helen's room.

13. What is wrapped around Roylott's neck when Holmes enters his room? ______a) A snake. b) A scarf. c) A bandana. d) A noose.

14. What made the whistling sound? ______a) A penny whistle. b) Roylott.c) A tea kettle. d) A creaky hinge.

15. What was the whistling sound for? ______a) Sending the snake off. b) Rewarding the snake. c) Keeping the snake calm. d) Getting the snake to come back.

16. What does Holmes say he will NOT feel much of about Roylott's death? ______a) Revenge.b) Happiness. c) Guilt. d) Dissappointment.

17. Why did Holmes partially blame himself for Roylott's death? ______a) He did not tell the authorities when he knew what the danger was. b) He angered the snake. c) He did not warn Roylott. d) He did not kill the snake when he had the chance.Blanca Flor p. 440 455Make the ConnectionPick three items in the classroom, and imagine that they are magical objects. What would they turn into if you threw them? How would they help you escape from danger?1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextStory Frame and Character Chart After you read Blanca Flor, complete the following chart to review the plays plot. In item 5, note how the outcome of the story would have been different if the characters had been different kinds of people.1. In this story the main characters are: (1) _______________________________(2) _______________________________(3) _______________________________2. Their character traits are:Character 1: _______________________________Character 2: _______________________________Character 3: _______________________________3. The problem starts when: _______________________________4. The problem is resolved at the end because: _______________________________5. If the main characters had been different, the following endings could have occurred:Ending 1: ______________________________________________________________Ending 2: ______________________________________________________________


______ 1. While resting in the forest, Juanito comes across a forest spirit who A warns Juanito about the dangerous DuendeB takes away Juanitos tortillasC shows him the house of a man who would employ himD hints that a girl in the forest needs Juanitos help

______ 2. When Blanca Flor meets Juanito, she tries to convince him to A do whatever Don Ricardo wantsB leave right awayC kill Don Ricardo and free herD ask the Duende to save her

______ 3. Blanca Flor is Don Ricardos A stepdaughterB sisterC wifeD prisoner

______ 4. How does Don Ricardo know that the work he gives Juanito must have been completed by Blanca Flor?A He puts Blanca Flor under a spell, and she tells him everything.B He sees Blanca Flors footsteps where Juanito was supposed to work.C He knows its impossible for a normal person to do the tasks he assigned.D He watches Juanito the whole time and sees that he doesnt do any work.

______ 5. Why does Blanca Flor spit three times into the fireplace?A To trick Don Ricardo with magicB To show her hatred for Don RicardoC To put out the fireD To cast a magic spell on Juanito

______ 6. What one thing do Blanca Flor and Don Ricardo have in common?A Their dislike of the DuendeB Their love for moneyC Their ability to do

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