Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVIMAKE THE CONNECTION.People face difficult situations in all kinds of ways. The expressions Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again, Run for your life and Circle the wagons suggest different strategies for dealing with tough situations.What would you do?If you were facing a bully, would you:a) Run the other way? __________b) Get help from your family and friends? __________c) Face your opponent and fight? __________d) Try to use logic and reasoning to reach an agreement? __________e) Use a strategy other than the ones listed above? Which? ______________________________________________________________________Comment your ideas with the class.

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXT

Plot Diagram Keeping track of the major elements of the plot will help you retell the story. Fill out the plot diagram below after you read Rikki-tikki-tavi.

Basic Situation and Conflict:

Complications (problems, events):

Climax (crisis, big event):

Resolution

COMPREHENSION

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

______ 1. According to this story, what two animals is a mongoose like?A A tailorbird and a rabbitB A cat and a weaselC A rabbit and a weaselD A muskrat and a cat

______ 2. Which event directly leads up to Rikki-tikkis living in the house with Teddy and his parents?A A snake attacks Teddy.B Rikki eats a banana on the veranda.C A summer flood washes Rikki out of his burrow.D Darzee tells Rikki about his lost baby.

______ 3. Why is Rikki-tikki not afraid of fighting the snakes?A He instinctively knows how to fight them.B His mother taught him how to fight cobras.C Many of his childhood friends were snakes.D Darzee and his wife tell him how to fight.

______ 4. Why does Nag hide in the bathroom?A He wants to surprise the mongoose by attacking him in the house.B He is angry at his wife and wants to get away from her.C He wants to kill Teddys father when he comes to the bathroom in the morning.D He is lost and wants to wait until daylight to find his way out of the house.______ 5. Which of the following events causes the war in this story?A The cobras want to kill Rikki-tikki before he kills them.B The cobras killed Darzee, and the other animals want revenge.C The family decides to rid the garden of all the snakes.D Nag and Nagaina fight with each other about their eggs.

______ 6. The narrator makes the animal characters seem human by A telling how the animals have strong loyalties and conflictsB explaining that Rikki-tikkis eyes grow red when he is angryC explaining where the animals live in the gardenD showing how Rikki-tikki lives in the bungalow______ 7. If Teddys father had not used his ______ , Rikki-tikki might have _____ A wits, laughedB gun, been killedC common sense, stayed insideD stick, given up

______ 8. Why is it unwise for a mongoose to follow a cobra into a hole?A Amongoose is frightened of dark places.B The hole might open up or widen, allowing the cobra to turn and strike.C The red ants that live in the hole might attack the mongoose.D The earth in the hole is dark and moist.

______ 9. Darzees wife and Nagaina are similar because they both A stay in their nests and care for their youngB plot with their husbands to kill Rikki-tikkiC take action when their husbands failD worry about the presence of humans in the bungalow

______ 10. The birds and frogs in the garden rejoice at the end of the story because they are A afraid that Rikki-tikki might be killedB overjoyed that the snakes are deadC trying to wake Rikki-tikki from his long napD attempting to communicate with Teddys mother and father______ 11. Which of the following is not a conflict or source of conflict in the story?A Teddys parents argue about keeping Rikki-tikki.B The cobras eat one of Darzees eggs.C The cobras plot to kill the family.D Darzee builds his nest high up in the tree.

______ 12. Which of the following statements about conflict is true about the story?A Conflict cannot be avoided.B Conflict is caused by lack of communication.C Conflict is healthy for everyone.D Conflict is caused by hurt feelings.

______ 13. The climax of this story occurs when A Nag hides in the bathroomB Teddys parents praise Rikki-tikki for saving Teddys lifeC Rikki-tikki smashes two eggsD Rikki-tikki follows Nagaina into the hole

SONG OF THE TREESMAKE THE CONNECTION.

Complete the chart to show your opinion about the following statements.

Totally DisagreePartially AgreeTotally Agree

1. People gain self-respect by standing up for their beliefs.

2. Given the chance, most people will never take advantage of another person.

3. Some people are treated unfairly because of the color of their skin.

4. Nobody owns the earth.

Explain your answers to the group.INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXTStory Map Make a story map outlining the plot of Song of the Trees using the graphic organizer below.

Main Characters

Event 1

Event 2

Event 3

Event 4

Climax

Resolution

Conflicts

COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.______ 1. Song of the Trees is set A in the South during the 1830sB in the north woods around the turn of the centuryC in the South during the 1930sD in the north woods in the present

______ 2. Mr. Logan is away from the family because A he has gone to take care of his parentsB he is in prisonC the only job he can find is away from homeD a neighbor has threatened him, and he is in hiding

______ 3. Cassie loves the trees because A she thinks she hears them sing their talesB they are worth moneyC they belong to her familyD they are not important to her brothers

______ 4. Which of the following statements is the best generalization about Cassies feelings toward the trees?A She wants them cut down.B She likes them because they produce gum.C She admires them because they are so tall.D She believes they are like human beings.

______ 5. Which of the following statements about the Logans is not true?A The children are willing to take risks when an important issue is at stake.B The children respect their parents.C The Logans are poor because they are not willing to work.D The land is important to the familys survival.

______ 6. What does Mr. Logan do before talking to Mr. Andersen?A He visits the sheriff.B He goes home to see his wife.C He sets sticks of dynamite throughout the forest.D He sells the trees to someone else at a higher price.______ 7. Mr. Logan is best described as A luckyB brave and honorableC wild and crazyD desperate

______ 8. Mr. Andersen and his men finally leave because A they decide that Mr. Logan is rightB they think Mr. Logan might blow up the forestC they are going to get the sheriffD they do not really need Mr. Logans trees

______ 9. What does Cassie learn about growing up after this incident?A Adults do not have to fight to settle their differences.B Adulthood is filled with easy decisions.C Money is more important than self-respect.D Self-respect is more important than money.______ 10. One important theme in the story is A money can help you get what you wantB everyone has to deal with prejudiceC children may be in danger if they do not obey their parentsD personal honor is more important than wealth

THE SMALLEST DRAGON BOY P. 47 - 59MAKE THE CONNECTION An underdog is supposed to be a loser - so when an underdog unexpectedly wins, lets say, in sports, sports reporters and fans make a big fuss. In fact, most of us love to see underdogs win - maybe because we identify with them. Do you remember anybody like this? Write about someone you know who was an underdog but unexpectedly triumphed.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXTCharacter-Traits Chart

A character trait is a quality in a person that cant be seen. Generosity, cruelty, kindness, jealousy, shyness all are character traits. Sometimes a writer will tell you directly what a characters traits are, but more often traits are revealed through what a character says and does. When you read how a character faces a challenge or reacts to loss, you discover what kind of person he or she is.The chart on the next page lists key details from the story that reveal something about Keevan. Make inferences about what these details reveal about Keevan. Then, list and explain Keevans character traits below each event.

Character: Keevan

What Keevan DoesWhat Keevan Says

What theWriter Says

What Others Say

Keevan drags himself to the Impression with a broken leg.

You better make sure a dragon sees you this time, Beterli.

Keevan enjoys listening to the oldest dragonriders.

You may be the smallest dragonrider ever, young Kvan, Flar said, but youre one of the bravest.

TraitTraitTraitTrait

COMPREHENSION

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

______ 1. The great winged dragons were created to A protect the planet from outside attacksB provide practice for warriorsC prevent internal conflictsD prevent accidents

______ 2. How are riders chosen for each dragon?A The riders select their own dragons.B Riders and dragons are matched, based on their size.C Dragons select their own riders.D The Weyrwoman Lessa makes the selection.

______ 3. Why does Keevan fear that he wont get a dragon?A The Weyrwoman Lessa does not like him.B He is very small.C He has a history of fighting with other boys.D He is a foster child.

______ 4. The most impressive and important dragons are the A blue dragonsB newborn dragons C green dragonsD bronze dragons

______ 5. Impression time takes place when the A sands get hotB boys and girls reach age sixteenC dragons learn to flyD dragons are hatched

______ 6. At an Impression the dragon selects a rider by A asking LessaB using telepathic communicationC guessing the candidates ageD challenging the candidates strength

______ 7. When Beterli attacks Keevan, Beterli A is not allowed to participate in the ImpressionB blames Keevan for the attackC is punished by MendeD is forced to accept a green dragon

______ 8. What special power does Lessa have?A She can predict which dragon will select which candidate.B She can tame dragons.C She can hear each dragons thoughts.D She can ride with the queen dragon.

______ 9. Why can Keevan be considered the underdog in the story?A He has already been to several hatchings.B His father was never chosen to be a dragonrider.C There are seventy-two candidates and only forty eggs.D He is the smallest candidate for dragonrider.

______ 10. What is the lesson we can learn from The Smallest Dragonboy?A Some people are born lucky.B Self-serving people are always punished.C In spite of obstacles, people can realize their dreams.D Some people suffer more than others.

______ 11. You can infer that Keevan wants to prove himself because he A has already failed beforeB has many enemies among teens as well as adultsC is short and youngD comes from a famous and well-respected family

______ 12. Because of Keevans character and his attitude, readers can predict that he will A be picked by a strong dragonB not attend the ImpressionC fight Beterli and defeat himD not be picked by a dragon

______ 13. What is the most important difference between Keevans character and Beterlis character?A Beterli is not certain that he wants to be a dragonboy, while Keevan is sure.B Keevan is determined, but Beterli is stubborn as well as smart.C Beterli is selfish and mean, while Keevan is fair and good-hearted.D Keevan is weak, while Beterli is more powerful.

______ 14. Heth chooses Keevan as his dragonrider because A he knows how badly Keevan wants to be a dragonriderB Keevan is the smallest boy so he is the lightestC Keevans father was a dragonriderD Keevan is gentle, kind, and courageous

THREE SKELETON KEY P. 65 76MAKE THE CONNECTIONMovies, TV and books are full of horror tales. You might think that horror stories are something new, but since ancient times, storytellers have scared people with them. If you were writing a horror story or directing a horror movie, what details would you use to create a scary setting?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXTForeshadowing Chart When you read a suspenseful story, you notice clues that foreshadow, or hint at, later events. Sometimes, though, the author gives misleading clues to add suspense and surprise to a story. When you retell a story of suspense, make sure you include all of these clues.Fill out the following foreshadowing chart after you read Three Skeleton Key.Foreshadowing CluesPredictions

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Climax Foreshadowed

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

______ 1. Why does the narrator take the job at Three Skeleton Key?A He wants to set aside some money before he gets married.B He wants to protect the lighthouse.C He wants to watch the ships sail in the nighttime.D He is sent there to find three escaped convicts.

______ 2. Why is it unusual for the lighthouse keepers to see a ship in their waters?A Sailors are afraid of the Flying Dutchman.B Sailors know that there are many rats on the island.C The waters are treacherous.D The island is off-limits to sailors.

______ 3. Why does the narrator watch the Cornelius de Witt with tears in his eyes?A He knows that all the men on board the ship are dead.B He knows that the ship is about to be wrecked.C He knows that the rats are on board the ship.D He had once served on the ship.

______ 4. How does the narrator convince us that the sea rats in this story are of the worst possible sort?A He tells of the two terrier dogs on a Dutch ship that were eaten by sea rats.B He says that sea rats are worse than land rats.C He says that the rats are able to scratch and tear through wood, metal, and glass.D He says that Dutch sea rats eat dogs, cats, men, sharks, and one another.

______ 5. The narrators descriptions of the window in the lantern room imply that the A thick glass will keep the rats outB skeletons will open the windowC window will collapseD rats will eat the glass

______ 6. How do the rats first get inside the lighthouse?A They dig a tunnel under the lighthouse.B They eat a hole through the door.C The metal sheeting that was sealing the window gives way.D Crazed by the sight of the rats, Le Gleo opens the door.

______ 7. Why do the officers and crew of the first patrol boat look at the lighthouse with a horrified expression?A Sharks are circling the island.B The light is completely covered by a seething mass of rats.C Sharks are hungrily devouring the rats.D They see the skeletons of the three lighthouse keepers.

______ 8. When some rats return defeated from the attack on the patrol boat, the narrator says that the other rats greeted them with shrill cries . . . with . . . a derisive note . . . . The author is showing that the rats A can laughB have humanlike qualitiesC do not like each otherD have begun to attack each other

______ 9. All of the following strategies are used to rescue the three men from the island exceptA the crew tempt the rats onto a barge filled with meatB the lighthouse keepers set fire to the islandC the crew drench the barge with gasoline and then set it on fireD the crew shoot any escaping rats and leave the rest to be eaten by the sharks

______ 10. What becomes of the three lighthouse attendants?A One man returns to the key; two refuse to go back to the lighthouse.B Two men return to Three Skeleton Key; the third man dies.C One man returns to the key; one goes insane; one dies.D Two men return to the island; the third man is too frightened to return.

______ 11. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?A A man dreams of the three convicts skeletons.B Some of the rats fall into the ocean and are eaten by the sharks.C The narrator sees the Dutch ship heading for the island.D The narrator sees a tug pulling a barge covered with raw meat.

______ 12. Which of the following details found early in the story enables you to predict thatThree Skeleton Key will be a frightening tale?A The history of the rockB The narrators historyC The work that had to be done at the lighthouseD The revolving beam of light

______ 13. In a story filled with suspense, the reader feels A sadness about the fate of the charactersB anxious curiosityC overwhelming joyD sure about the outcomeA DAYS WAIT P 81 - 83MAKE THE CONNECTIONHave you or anyone near you been very sick? How did you feel? What did you think at that moment? What were you afraid of? Write about your experience.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXTPeople respond to fear in different ways Schatz fears that he is going to die. On the left side of the chart below, describe how Schatz responds to his fear of dying. On the right side of the chart, write some different ways that people might respond in the same situation.How Schatz responds to his fearOther ways people might respond in the same situation

1. While Schatz thinks hes dying, Papa goes hunting. In your opinion, how would Papas actions be different if he, too, were afraid that Schatz was going to die? What do you think Papa would say or do?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

_____ 1. Why does Schatz feel miserable?a) He is sick with fever.b) Papa scolded him.c) He ate some rotten meat.d) He fell and bumped his head.

_____ 2. Schatzs father first knows that Schatz is ill when:a) the doctor comes.b) the doctor takes Schatzs temperature.c) Schatz does not listen to his father read.d) Schatz comes into his parents bedroom to shut the windows.

_____ 3. Schatz thinks he is going to die because:a) his father sends for the doctor.b) his father will not go out of his room.c) French schoolboys told him that very high fever is deadly.d) he has never been that sick before.

_____ 4. The title A Days Wait, indicates:a) how long the father waits for Schatz to feel better.b) the exact time covered in the story.c) Schatzs believing that he has only a short time to live.d) Schatzs waiting for the medicine to make him feel better

_____ 5. In A Days Wait, Hemingway is concerned with the:a) meaning of deathb) power of parentsc) effects of illnessd) fears of children

_____ 6. All of the following details support Schatzs revelation that he is going to die except:a) his face is extremely white after the doctors visit.b) he cannot pay attention when his father reads.c) he wants everyone he knows to visit.d) he stares at the foot of the bed and looks strange.

_____ 7. Which of the following events best shows that Schatz wants to live?a) He asks for more medicine.b) He struggles to stay awake.c) He tells Papa that he refuses to died) He begs for a better doctor.

_____ 8. Which of the following does not show Schatzs concern for his family?a) He closes the window in Papas room.b) He will not let any other family members enter his sickroom.c) He is emotional and cries often on the second day of his illnessd) He doesnt want Papa to be worried by watching him grow worse

_____ 9. What can we tell about Papas character from the things he says to Schatz?a) He wants to comfort Schatz when he learns of the boys fears.b) He is a fair man who loves animals and cares equally for everyone in the family.c) He cares more about hunting than about Schatz.d) He thinks that Schatzs fear of dying is funny.

From Homesick p. 105 116Make the ConnectionSuppose you had to live for a time in another country, far away from the place you call home.In the chart below, write at least 5 pros and 5 cons of living in another culture.PROSCONS

Comment your ideas with the class.

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXTJean is homesick for America, even though she has never been there. In the outline of the USA below, describe some experiences or events that Jean expects to find in America that she doesnt have in China. In the outline of East Asia, describe some experiences or events that Jean finds in China but doesnt expect to find in America. In the center, write experiences or events that Jean will find America and China have in common.

If Jean moved to America to live with her grandmother, what do you think she would miss about China? On the lines provided, write a letter from Jean in America to her parents in China. The letter should say what Jean misses about China.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

_____ 1. When Jean grows up, she wants to be:a) the president of the United States.b) a teacherc) a boat captaind) a writer

_____ 2. Jean is excited when she does something she never dreamed of before. What does she do that excites her so much?a) She pretends to lead and imaginary Great Dane down the Bund.b) She sings American lyrics that fit the tune of God Save the King.c) She learns to tie French knots for her embroidered flowers.d) She finds the skeletal framework of a partly built Chinese junk.

_____ 3. The one thing that Jean likes about her teacher, Miss Williams, is that:a) she, too, does not like Ian Forbes.b) she is not British.c) she makes them memorize poetry.d) she knows how to do embroidery, too.

_____ 4. An example of the meaning of When in Rome, do as the Romans do is:a) singing God Save the King.b) teaching Lin Nai-Nai to speak English.c) writing to her grandmother.d) playing the song Chopsticks.

_____ 5. Which of the following is not a source of conflict for Jean?a) her fear of Ian Forbes.b) her dislike of Chinac) her homesickness for Americad) her opinion of Miss Williams

_____ 6. Which of the following opinions can be inferred about the authors parents?a) They disapprove of their daughters actions and ideas.b) They fear that their daughter will start a revolution.c) They want their daughter to act as if she is British.d) They support their daughters plan at the end of the story.

_____ 7. All of the following are facts within the context of Homesick except:a) the author wants others to think she is a foreign devil.b) the Mud Flats sometimes flood.c) the author yearns for Americad) the authors father has a globe in his study

_____ 8. What is an autobiography?a) It is a story of a persons life told by another person.b) It is a story of a fictitious persons life.c) It is a story of a persons life written by that very person.d) It is a story of a persons life written by historians.

_____ 9. Jean Fritz writes about her personal experiences in China. This is an example ofa) an autobiographyb) feature storyc) a biographyd) fiction

From Barrio Boy p. 125 129Make the ConnectionWhat would you do if you lived in a place where you did not speak the language? Write down the strategies you would use to communicate with other persons.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextMain-Idea Graphic Most nonfiction prose pieces are written to present a main idea. Sometimes main ideas are directly stated. More often you have to think about the key details in a text and infer the main idea that all the details add up to. Fill out the following graphic with key details from Barrio Boy. What main idea do they add up to? Write the main idea in the middle box. Then write a key statement from the text that supports the main idea.

What Miss Ryan does:What other teachers do:

Key Statement:Main Idea:

What Miss Hopley does:How Ernesto feelsabout Miss Ryan:

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

______ 1. Ernesto is nervous about starting school in America because A he does not speak EnglishB the school is in a bad neighborhoodC he is not a good studentD he wants to go back to Mexico

______ 2. In what way is Ernesto like the other students in his class?A He is impressed with Miss Ryans height.B He does not know English and needs private lessons.C He is afraid of the principal.D He is ashamed that he is a foreigner.

______ 3. How is Ernestos school in California different from his school in Mexico?A The teachers in California are tall and strict.B The school in California has a shingled roof and automatic doors.C The school in Mexico has a female principal.D The school in California does not have many foreign students.

______ 4. How does Miss Ryan react when Ernesto tries to compare English and Spanish pronunciations?A She punishes Ernesto for speaking Spanish.B She listens and tries to pronounce the Spanish words.C She asks the class for the pronunciation of other words.D She does not let Ernesto change the subject from English.

______ 5. One of the main reasons why students from all cultures feel safe being themselves at the school is that A the teachers are very strictB the boys dont fightC the students learn that they can be Americans without giving up their traditionsD criminals are punished harshly

______ 6. The insults that Galarza says the children learn from the elders probably refer to a persons A income levelB educationC race or ethnic backgroundD intelligence

______ 7. Which of the following statements is a fact?A Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing.B She had thin lips that moved like steel springs.C He was ... faintly obnoxious.D One of my pals ... [was] Kazushi, whose parents spoke only Japanese.

______ 8. Miss Ryan had a radiant, no-nonsense character. Why is this statement an opinion?A It is the authors personal belief.B It can be verified in a book or other reference text.C It can be proven true or false.D It is positive, not negative.

______ 9. Who is the barrio boy in the title?A ErnestoB All of Ernestos friendsC All MexicansD All immigrants

______ 10. Miss Ryan can best be described as A stern but effectiveB prejudiced and cunningC incompetent but determinedD caring and competent

______ 11. Which of the following is not true in this account from Barrio Boy?A The author made up a story that seems true.B The events in the story really did happen to the author.C Many people have experiences similar to the ones Ernesto describes.D By reading this story, Americans born here can learn how some immigrants feel.

______ 12. From the way the narrator tells this story, you can infer that Ernesto A wishes that he and his family still lived in MexicoB had a difficult, unhappy childhood in AmericaC learns to like school in AmericaD learns to distrust people outside school

______ 13. This selection is told from the A omniscient point of viewB objective point of viewC first-person point of viewD limited third-person point of view

______ 14. Barrio Boy is an autobiography because A it is the story of a persons life written by someone elseB it is a true story that uses many factsC it is objective rather than subjectiveD it is the story of a persons life written by that person

Fish Cheeks p. 135 - 137Make the ConnectionA girl is walking down the hall at school. The hall is full of students exchanging books for the next class session. She spots a boy shes been dying to meet coming toward her. The boy, who is with his friends, smiles at her. They are almost right next to each other when she slips, loses her balance and falls to the floor in a clumsy heap. How could a moment like this possible have a positive outcome?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comment your ideas with the class.

Interact with a Literary TextEvents Chart In the essay Fish Cheeks, the topic is a Christmas dinner. The events in this essay are told in chronological order, the order in which they happened. As with all essays, this one is told to make a point.

The narrators mother invites Roberts family for Christmas dinner.

Event

Event

Event

Event

Event

Event

What is the writers point?

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

______ 1. Why does Amy ignore Robert when he first comes to her house?A She is too shy to look at him.B She really doesnt like him.C She is ashamed of her familys poor home.D She has been taught to act that way.

______ 2. For Christmas, Amy prays for A Robert and a tweed miniskirtB Robert and a slim, American noseC Robert and an American-style turkeyD Robert and a family like Roberts

______ 3. The best example of the difference between Chinese and American culture is shown when A Amys family wrap their gifts in rumpled paperB Amy wears a miniskirtC the two families gatherD Amys father belches to show his appreciation of the food

______ 4. Most descriptions of food in Fish Cheeks produce mental images that are A delightfulB ordinaryC unusualD confusing

______ 5. The phrase that does not describe the Chinese dinner in the essay is A white sponges of tofuB roasted turkeyC slimy rock codD soaking dried fungus

______ 6. The authors statement that her family arrives in a clamor of doorbells and rumpled Christmas packages appeals to the senses of A sight and tasteB taste and smellC sight and hearingD touch and smell

______ 7. Which of the following best describes a mental image of how Amy probably looked at the end of the dinner?A Pale, with downcast eyesB Exhausted, with black circles under her eyes C Flushed, with a big smileD Energetic, with a lively expression on her face

______ 8. Though the dinner seems painful to Amy at the time, how does she view it later?A She views it as even more unpleasant.B She has forgotten the incident.C She has blown it all out of proportion.D She is impressed that her mother prepared her favorite foods.

______ 9. The title Fish Cheeks indicates all of the following exceptA the difference between Chinese and American customsB Amys embarrassment over her familys customsC Amys name for herself after the Christmas feastD Amys favorite part of the fish

______ 10. Which of the following new titles best fits Fish Cheeks?A Culture ClashB My Favorite MemoryC A Good TimeD A Very Special Christmas

______ 11. The author creates humor by A making fun of RobertB making fun of herself and her parentsC comparing and contrasting Chinese and American customsD explaining the true meaning of family holidays

______ 12. This selection is A fictionB nonfictionC not true to lifeD a novella

______ 13. All of the following characteristics fit Fish Cheeks exceptA formal toneB briefC humorousD concerned with one subject

______ 14. Fish Cheeks is best classified as A poetryB proseC a short storyD an essay

Names / Nombres p. 145 - 148Make the ConnectionWrite about your family name, given name, nickname, or pet name. Explain when and how you got the name and how you feel about it. Is it an accurate representation of who you are?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextDetails Map Fill in the following map with details from Names/Nombres. Then review those details and identify the writers perspective on her topic.Detail

Writers Overall Perspective

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

______ 1. Julia Alvarezs family is from A SpainB BermudaC the Middle EastD the Dominican Republic

______ 2. How does Julia feel about the nicknames her friends give her?A She hates to hear her friends mispronounce her name.B She dislikes all nicknames.C She sees the nicknames as a sign of popularity.D She would prefer that her friends call her Juliet.

______ 3. According to the passage, in the late 1960s, Americans began to treat Third World names A rudelyB indifferentlyC with more respectD as if they were silly

______ 4. Which of the following statements does not show the importance of names in Caribbean culture?A Julias name reflects many generations of her family.B Julia allows her friends to call her Judy.C Julia has the same name as her mother.D Mauricia combines the names of both grandmothers.

______ 5. Why was Alvarezs mother embarrassed in the hospital after giving birth to her first daughter?A She thought her babys name was too noisy.B Her baby was named after a relative.C The other babies were more attractive.D Julias family was poor.

______ 6. Which of the following statements best describes Julia?A She was born in the United States.B She is ashamed of her heritage.C She is proud of her name.D She graduated from high school.

______ 7. In the essay, which of the following is an example of ethnicity being in?A A stranger corrects Julias pronunciation of her own sisters name.B Julias classmate asks her to pronounce her name in Spanish.C The young mothers think the name Mauricia is odd.D Julias large family comes to her graduation.

______ 8. What happens last in the essay?A Julias parents become homesick.B Julias family gives her a graduation party.C Julia has a difficult time introducing her family to her friends.D Julia becomes popular with her classmates.

______ 9. The essays main idea is best stated as A people had trouble pronouncing Julias nameB it is rude for people to mispronounce namesC Julias life is influenced by two culturesD many authors have unusual names

______ 10. The writer chose the title Names/Nombres to A show that she speaks both Spanish and EnglishB emphasize the importance of speaking two languagesC show that she has a name in Spanish and a name in EnglishD emphasize the importance of adapting to a new culture while keeping your heritage

______ 11. Alvarez relates the events from her A fathers point of viewB sisters point of viewC mothers point of viewD own point of view

______ 12. What is the narrators relationship to the story?A She is a participant.B She is a bystander.C She is completely uninvolved.D She is involved to a small extent.

______ 13. Names/Nombres is told from the A first-person point of viewB third-person limited point of viewC omniscient point of viewD third person unlimited point of view

______ 14. All of the following sentences help you identify the point of view exceptA By the time I was in high school, I was a popular kid, and it showed in my name.B Sometimes, American tongues found even that mispronunciation tough to say and called her Maria or Marsha or Maudy from her nickname Maury.C My little sister, Ana, had the easiest time of all.D Our first few years in the States, though, ethnicity was not yet in.

The Naming of Names p. 153 - 163Make the ConnectionLook over the map of Tamaulipas. Pick out and list some unusual names. Consider the names of roads, rivers, mountains, and towns. Discuss these names with your group. How does each name reflect the culture of the people who have lived in the region?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextHow do places get their names? In the story, rivers, mountains, and oceans on Mars are named after Earths famous politicians and businessmen. Below is a map of Tamaulipas. Rename the rivers, mountains, lakes and cities. Use the names of people who are important to you.

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

____ 1. How is Harry Bittering different from the other Earth people on Mars?a) He is the only one who can build a rocket.b) He is the only one who is afraid of living on Mars.c) He is the only one who lets his children change their names.d) He is the only one who does not want to return to Earth.

____ 2. Which of the following may mean that Harrys children are changing to fit their new setting faster than the adults?a) They have forgotten the language and customs they learned on Earth.b) They do not want to help build the rocket and return to Earth.c) They feel strongly about changing their names to Martian names.d) They refuse to eat anything except Martian-grown foods.

____ 3. Which of the following shows that Harry resists the effects of living on Mars?a) Harry allows his children to change their names to Martian names.b) Harry decides to wait until autumn to continue work on the rocket.c) Harry is angry when the other men will not help him with his work.d) harry finds himself thinking favorably about the blue marble villa.

____ 4. When a rocket from Earth lands on Mars, the changed humans,a) live in a modern, blue marble cityb) are ready to return to Earthc) have built a rocketd) do not speak English to each other.

____ 5. Ray Bradbury may have chosen the title The Naming of Names to show:a) the importance of adaptingb) the strangeness of Marsc) how children do not like Earth namesd) how original names do not disappear

____ 6. When Harry is described as standing on the edge of a sea, ready to wade in and be drowned, the reader understands that he is:a) ashamed of his familyb) frightened of Marsc) looking forward to a new lifed) a terrible swimmer

____ 7. The reader understands that the Martians learn English quickly because theya) have a gift for languagesb) have been studying itc) once were human beingsd) can read the rocket mens thoughts

____ 8. Which of the following adjectives best describes the setting of this story?a) appallingb) rumpledc) stranged) scary

____ 9. The setting of this story is a) based on factb) an impossibilityc) currently possibled) from the authors imagination

After Twenty Years p. 193 - 197Make the Connection Imagine that you write an advice column for your school newspaper. One day you receive the following letter from someone at school.Dear Advisor,Last Friday, I saw my friend Lucy (not her real name) take a wallet that was left on the cafeteria table. I know she needs the money because her dad is unemployed at the moment. I dont know what to do! I mean, I want to do whats right, but I dont know how to handle this. She has never done something like this before.Sincerely, Confused and Cant SleepAnswer the letter suggesting ways to solve this problem.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with a Literary TextQuestionnaire This story is told by an omniscient narrator who knows all the storys secrets. Complete the questionnaire to examine the way the point of view affects the theme of After Twenty Years.

1. What pronouns does the narrator use to describe the story characters? ___________________________________________________________________________2. Does the narrator reveal the inner thoughts of any of the characters? Explain.___________________________________________________________________________3. How might this story differ if it were told by the policeman? List at least three points of difference, including what you would know and what you would not know._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. How might this story be different if it were told from Silky Bobs point of view? List at least three points of difference, including what you would know and what you would not know._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Think of the storys theme. How could a new point of view affect the theme?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

______ 1. Which of the following statements best describes Silky Bobs reasons for returning to New York City?A He has come to see his dying mother.B He is trying to avoid being arrested.C He is meeting a girlfriend.D He is hoping to meet an old friend.

______ 2. Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important?A It is when the police officer recognizes Bob as a criminal.B It lets readers know that he smokes.C It shows that the story takes place at night.D It increases the suspense and adds mystery.

______ 3. What makes Bob stand out?A He has a limp.B He has a small white scar.C He has a large Roman nose.D He is very tall.

______ 4. Bobs detailed explanation to the first police officer about his presence in the doorway suggests A he feels guilty about not staying in touch with his old friendB the police officer immediately recognizes him as a wanted criminalC he is afraid of getting in trouble with the policeD he likes to talk about his past

______ 5. Bob feels that his old friend Jimmy Wells is a A real geniusB true friendC go-getter, always making clever dealsD razor-sharp wit

______ 6. Jimmy Wells is a A police officer in uniformB criminalC plain-clothes police officerD restaurant owner

______ 7. What does Bob notice about his old friend that is different?A He has grown taller.B He is bald.C He has a beard.D He now wears glasses.

______ 8. How can you predict that Jimmy will do the right thing?A Jimmy questions Bob for a long time.B Bob describes Jimmy as true, dependable, and good.C Jimmy is suspicious of Bob.D Jimmy envies Bobs diamond jewelry.

______ 9. Which of the following statements best describes what Jimmy and Bob have in common?A Both wish the old restaurant had not been torn down.B Both love New York City.C Both keep their promise to meet.D Both have made large fortunes.

______ 10. Why wont Jimmy arrest Bob?A Jimmy knows that Bob isnt really guilty of anything.B Jimmy isnt a real police officer.C Jimmy is going off duty.D Jimmy cant bring himself to turn in a friend.

______ 11. Who is telling this story?A Jimmy WellsB Silky BobC An unnamed narratorD The second police officer

______ 12. Which sentence reveals the storys point of view?A The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively.B I dined here at Big Joe Bradys with Jimmy Wells, my best chum ... C Ill be on my way.D I should say not!

______ 13. You can tell this story is told from the omniscient point of view because A readers know every characters thoughtsB readers see events through Jimmys eyes onlyC readers see events though Bobs eyes onlyD the writer uses the first-person pronoun I

______ 14. How would the story change if it were told from the first-person point of view?A Readers would get a more complete description of the characters.B Readers would see events through every characters eyes.C Readers would get an incomplete description of the characters.D Readers would see events through one characters eyes only.

A Mason-Dixon Memory p. 206 - 211Make the ConnectionHave you ever been discriminated? Have you ever been excluded from an event because of your age, your gender, your size, or any other reason? How did you feel? Write about your experience.

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Interact with an Informational Text Comparison Chart In A Mason-Dixon Memory, Clifton Davis describes two experiences with discrimination. To see how the experiences are alike and to come up with the main idea of the essay, fill in the chart below.

ExperienceFriends Response

Dondr Green

Member of:

What friends say and do:

Segregated place:

Coach Murphys decision:

Greens reaction to friends:

Clifton Davis

Member of:

What friends say and do:

Segregated place:

Chaperones decision:

Daviss reaction to friends:

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

______ 1. In this selection, the difference between the North and the South is that A in the North, there is no racial prejudiceB in the North, African Americans are not allowed in some public placesC in the South, whites and African Americans are never friendsD in the South, African Americans are not allowed in some public places

______ 2. When Cliftons chaperon tells Clifton that he cannot go to the park, she shows that A she does not like CliftonB she is upset with the parks discriminatory policyC she is upset that she cannot go to visit the Lincoln MemorialD she is nervous about the water balloons

______ 3. Frank does not go to the amusement park because A he thinks that standing by Clifton is more important than having funB he feels guilty about throwing water balloonsC he is afraid that he will lose Cliftons friendshipD he has also been excluded from the park

______ 4. What evidence does the story offer that many people were outraged by what happened to Dondr?A He was asked to write an article about his experience.B He was given a scholarship to an expensive college.C Laws were passed to prevent the same thing from happening again.D He was invited to play golf at many other country clubs.

______ 5. In the selection, Clifton and Dondr and their friends fight bigotry by:A signing petitions against itB picketing in front of places that discriminateC distributing pamphlets about equal rightsD refusing to go along with it

______ 6. Clifton uses a flashback so the reader A can be challenged with the two story linesB can predict the outcome of Dondrs speechC does not lose interest in the storyD can understand that Clifton and Dondr are the same person

______ 7. Based on details in the introduction to the story, you can reasonably predict that Dondrs teammates:A will support him and will refuse to playB will ask him to stop making his speechC will insist on playing immediatelyD will rebel against their coach

______ 8. Which of the following items is the best basis for predicting what happens to Dondr?A Cliftons efforts to raise money for his tripB Cliftons story about his experience with the amusement parkC the boys dropping water balloons on touristsD the chaperones insensitive attitude about Cliftons situation

The No-Guitar Blues p. 217 - 222Make the Connection Suppose there is something you think you just have to have. The trouble is you dont have the money to pay for it, and your parents think you dont need it so they wont give it to you. Look at the options given below. Which would you do to get what you want? Circle the number.1) Work and save until you can afford it.2) Persuade a relative to give it to you.3) Find a friend to share the item and help you pay for it.4) Borrow the money, though you dont know how youll pay it back.5) Save the money your parents give you to spend at school.Explain your option to the class.

Interact with a Literary TextHaving a guitar means a lot to Fausto, but he places a higher value on other things. In addition to his guitarron, what do you think Fausto would consider a treasure? On the lines below, list the things that Fausto values._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What evidence from the story makes you think that Fausto values the things you wrote on the scroll?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fausto thinks that he can buy a used guitar for twenty dollars. If he lost interest in being a guitarist, do you think Fausto would sell his grandfathers guitarron for twenty dollars? Why or why not?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COMPREHENSION On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

____ 1. Fausto asks his mother for a guitar for Christmas or for his birthday because:a) he knows his parents can afford to buy it for himb) he cant think of any other way to get a guitarc) he doesnt need the guitar right awayd) he is trying every possible way to get a guitar

____ 2. Why does the reward money present a conflict for Fausto?a) Fausto lies, and he is getting paid for lyingb) He cannot decide on the kind of guitar he wantsc) Fausto cant choose between buying a guitar or a pair of jeansd) He thinks the money should go to his mother

____ 3. Which of the following does not suggest that whoever owns Roger would probably pay a reward?a) The dog has tags and is well fedb) The dog likes oranges.c) The dog is sort of fancy, a purebred.d) The dog lives in the wealthy part of town.

____ 4. The person who is most upset with Fausto when he receives the reward money is:a) Fausto himselfb) Faustos motherc) Rogers ownersd) the priest

____ 5. Which of the following events happens before Fausto returns the dog?a) Fausto decides to go to churchb) Fausto eats a turnoverc) Fausto asks his mother for a guitard) Fausto receives a reward

____ 6. Which of the following statements most accurately describes Fausto at the end of the story?a) He is sorry that he gave the twenty dollars away.b) He has a new pair of pants and a new guitar.c) He has a guitar and he no longer feels guilty.d) He becomes more interested in soccer than before.

____ 7. You can tell that the story is told from the third-person limited point of view becausea) the narrator seems to know everyones private thoughtsb) the narrator only talks about himselfc) the narrator discusses the feelings of at least three different peopled) the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

Bargain p. 231 239Make the ConnectionJustice or Revenge? What is the difference between these two concepts? Complete the chart below to help you find the difference.JusticeRevenge

How is it defined in the dictionary?

Is it right or wrong for a person to seek it? Why?

Is it fair to all parties? Why?

Does it help anyone? Does it hurt anyone?

Give an example.

Interact with a Literary TextJustice is often represented by a scale, to show the balance it requires. On the next page, there is a picture of a scale. After you have read the story, write on the left side the ways Slade harms Mr. Baumer. On the right, write the ways in which Slade pays for the harm he does.

Do you think this scale can be balanced? That is, does the price paid by Slade equal the harm he did? Explain your answer.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What different course of action could have been taken to balance the scales?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

______ 1. What is Als relationship to Mr. Baumer?A He is a part-time employee.B He is his son.C He is Mr. Baumans freighter.D He is his nephew.

______ 2. Mr. Baumer makes his living as a A saloon ownerB storekeeperC bankerD freight wagon driver

______ 3. Why does Slade seem to enjoy picking on Mr. Baumer?A Mr. Baumer has given Al a job.B Mr. Baumer is small so he is less likely to fight back.C Mr. Baumer goes to the police when Slade wont pay his bill.D Mr. Baumer trusted Slade when no one else would.

______ 4. Al advises Mr. Baumer to A ask the sheriff to talk to Slade about the billB hire Slade to work for him againC buy Slade a barrel of wood alcoholD forget about the bill

______ 5. After the fight with Slade, Al said that Mr. Baumer didnt look beaten even. Als comment reveals that A Mr. Baumer is finished with SladeB Slade wants to beat Mr. Baumer badlyC Mr. Baumer would still try to get back at SladeD Mr. Baumer will become partners with Slade

______ 6. Mr. Baumers character is best described as A half mule and half beaverB ornerier even than usualC penny pinchingD the devil loose in the man

______ 7. Why does Mr. Baumer hire Slade?A Slade is a hard worker.B Mr. Baumer is afraid of Slade.C Mr. Baumer wants to trick Slade.D Mr. Baumer wants to help Slade.

______ 8. Slade dies from A freezing in the cold weatherB a fistfightC drinking wood alcoholD a gunfight

______ 9. Which of the following events happens last in the story?A Mr. Baumer hires Slade.B Mr. Baumer punches Slade.C Slade steps on Mr. Baumers hand.D Slade calls Mr. Baumer Dutchie.

______ 10. This story can best be summarized as A a bully gets away with bad thingsB a young boy loses his father to a tragic accidentC no one respects a cowardD a determined man gets revenge

______ 11. The storys narrator is A SladeB AlC Mr. BaumerD the writer

______ 12. You can tell this story is told from the first-person point of view because A readers share directly the narrators thoughts and feelingsB the writer uses the pronouns he and sheC the narrator looks down on the action like a godD readers see events through only Mr. Baumers eyes

______ 13. Why do you think the author selected this point of view?A It is the easiest point of view to write.B The author wanted a reliable narrator.C The author wanted to create suspense.D The author wanted to reveal all the characters private thoughts.

______ 14. How would the story change if it were told from the omniscient point of view?A Readers would know what all the characters were thinking.B Readers would know what only one character was thinking.C Readers wouldnt know what any of the characters were thinking.D Readers would only know what Mr. Baumer was thinking.

Amigo Brothers p. 245 - 253Make the ConnectionHave you ever had to compete against a good friend? What advice would you give two friends competing against each other? In a group, create a list titled Ten Rules for Competing Against a Friend.1. ________________________________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________________________________4. ________________________________________________________________________5. ________________________________________________________________________6. ________________________________________________________________________7. ________________________________________________________________________8. ________________________________________________________________________9. ________________________________________________________________________10. ________________________________________________________________________Interact with a Literary TextIf you had to compete with a friend, how would you handle it? What would you do that was similar to what Antonio and Felix did, and what would you do differently?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

______ 1. When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other A Antonio joins a gangB Felix trains longer and harderC they feel a barrier rising between themD Felix decides to quit boxing

______ 2. In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must A think of his best friend as a strangerB force himself to hate the otherC never see the other againD beat the other boy to a pulp

______ 3. When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight fair and square, he means that he does not A like the way that Antonio fightsB want to go through with the fightC trust Antonios trainerD want Antonio to let him win

______ 4. Which of the following statements about Felix and Antonio is false?A Felix is a stronger puncher.B The boys share a collection of Fight magazines.C Antonio is the better boxer.D Neither boy has ever represented his community in a match before.

______ 5. Felix and Antonio have all the following in common exceptA gold-plated medalsB scrapbooks of boxing match ticketsC fancy boxing shoesD positive attitudes

______ 6. After Felix sees The Champion, he A does not want to see Antonio beatenB sees himself as the champion and Antonio as the challengerC decides that winning the fight is not worth ending the friendshipD knows that life never works out as neatly as movie plots

______ 7. Which of the following aspects of each boy is contrasted in the story?A Their appearanceB Their memories of fight statisticsC Their dedication to working outD Their commitment to their friendship

______ 8. The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is A how to end their friendship so they can fight each otherB how to pursue their own goal without hurting their friendC how to avoid shame if they lose the fightD how to explain the fight to their friends

______ 9. The referee is stunned by A the huge crowdB the boys kindness to each otherC Felixs bad fightingD the boys savagery

______ 10. The external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix A leave the ring togetherB decide not to fight each otherC begin the fightD watch The Champion together

______ 11. Amigo Brothers can be characterized as a(n) A autobiographyB biographyC short storyD novella

User Friendly p. 357 - 364Make the ConnectionSuppose someone you have just met said to you, My best friend is my computer! What would that statement tell you about the person? What characteristics would this person have? Describe this person the best you can.

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Interact with a Literary TextMultiple-Effects Chart A single event may have more than one effect. Fill in the charts below with details from the selection to show the multiple effects that happen because of each cause.

CauseBecause Louis thinks that Ginny Linke has been cruel to Kevin, Louis . . .

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CauseBecause Kevins father reprograms Louis into a regular computer . . .

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

______ 1. Where does the story take place?A Chicago, IllinoisB Washington, D. C.C Santa Rosario, CaliforniaD San Diego, California

______ 2. Kevins father works as a A computer designerB computer operatorC traveling salesmanD teacher

______ 3. Kevin is worried about all of the following problems except A his reputation as a nerdB the fact that Louis is operating independently C Chucks threats to beat him upD his fathers business trip

______ 4. Which of the following words best describes Kevins character?A OutgoingB InsensitiveC IntelligentD Carefree

______ 5. How does Ginny Linke react to Kevin?A She makes fun of him.B She returns his love.C She ignores him.D She asks her brother to beat him up.

______ 6. What is one effect of Louiss acts of revenge?A Kevins father is fired.B Louis is permanently disconnected.C Chuck Linke is arrested.D Kevin is suspended from school.

______ 7. What is the effect of patching Louis to a new modem?A Louis can communicate only with computers owned by Kevins friends.B Louis can access and learn from computers all over the globe.C Louis can become Kevin.D Louis can give orders to the Secret Service.

______ 8. After Kevins father returns home and works on the computer, he A wonders how the computer got disconnectedB is puzzled by Louiss final messageC suspects that Kevin and Louis have become friendsD decides to rebuild the other computers in the house

______ 9. How did Kevins father change Louis?A He disconnected the printer and changed the modem.B He added a logic/growth program.C He gave Louis a personality and changed the modem.D He erased the entire program and set up Louis as a normal computer.

______ 10. What caused Louis to act as he did?A A modem errorB A computer errorC He liked practical jokesD His affection for Kevin

______ 11. The story describes a computer named Louis that A develops human feelingsB does not follow directionsC stops workingD seeks revenge on people who have harmed it

______ 12. The printout that Kevins father shows him at the end of the story probably expresses Louiss A confusion about the computers nameB plans for keeping Chuck in prisonC passion for GinnyD affection for Kevin

______ 13. The computers character is revealed to Kevin by its A fondness for binary codeB negative feelings toward Kevins fatherC messages and actionsD tone of voice and vocabulary

______ 14. How does the title reinforce the storys theme?A It is ironic because Louis hates Kevin.B It reinforces Louiss feelings for Kevin.C It is sad because Louis is not user friendly.D It shows that computers can ne ver be human.

The Origin of the Seasons p. 501 508Make the connectionIn ancient times, people did not possess the scientific knowledge that we have today, so they made up stories to explain natural phenomena much as a parent explains these phenomena to a young child. Imagine you are talking with a two or three year old and he/she asks you why it rains? Or why does the rainbow appear? What would you say to the child? Write your answer on the lines below. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracyIf you asked the people below what Demeter meant to them, each one might give you a different answer. In the spaces, write what was Demeters special role in each characters life.

Farmer

Persephone

Demophoon

Comprehension On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items._____ 1. Hades kidnaps Persephone because he:a. dislikes her motherb. wants her as a wifec. longs to be immortald. wants Zeus to pay a ransom

_____ 2. Which response best explains why Demeter neglects her duties as goddess of the harvest?a. She is upset about her daughter.b. She wants to teach Hades a lesson.c. She realizes that humans don`t appreciate her.d. She is busy with her job as a nursemaid.

_____ 3. Demeter places Demophoon in the fire to:a. teach his mother a lessonb. keep him warmc. hide him from enemiesd. make him immortal

_____ 4. As a result of eating pomegranate seeds, Persephone:a. forgets her previous life on Earth b. must return to Hades for part of each yearc. attains new powers as queen of the underworldd. is transformed into a beautiful tree

_____ 5. What can readers infer from the last line of the story: "Everywhere the heavens . . . weep sudden showers of gladness upon the springing earth"?a. Zeus is in the heavens, crying about Demeter and Persephone.b. Persephones return is bittersweet because it is only temporary.c. Hades and Demeter have made each other completely happy.d. Persephone is sobbing about her fate.

_____ 6. lf readers could give one piece of advice to Persephone, what should it be?a. Don`t be too trusting. b. Beauty is its own reward. c. Sometimes it is necessary to lie.d. Never talk to strangers.

_____ 7. The story of Demeter and Persephone is an origin myth because it:a. focuses on a goddess instead of a godb. was first told long ago in Greecec. was designed to amuse the audienced. imaginatively explains a natural event

_____ 8. This myth probably originated in order to explain:a. the problems that can be caused by love.b. people`s fascination with beautiful flowersc. the beauty of springtimed. the reason for changing seasons

Orpheus, The Great Musician p. 513 516Make the connectionMusic is more important than we will ever know. Great music can pull you right out of your chair. It can make you cry, or laugh, or feel a way youve never felt before. (Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, famous Italian violinist)Think of a time when music touched your life and made you cry, laugh, or want to dance. Write briefly about the experience.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracySwept Away by MusicGreek musicians like Orpheus sang along as they played their lyres. In fact, the word lyrics comes from the ancient instrument, the lyre.On the lines below, write the lyrics for one of Orpheuss melodies. The lyrics might tell of his fear, his love, his determination, or his grief.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Think of a popular song thats on your mind these days. Do you think Orpheus would understand the feelings in the lyrics? Explain why or why not.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ComprehensionOn the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

____ 1. Eurydice dies after she isa. chosen as Hades bride c. bitten by a snakeb. rejected by Orpheus d. drowned in a river

____ 2. Orpheuss journey to the underworld is unusual becausea. his beautiful music brings the dead back to lifeb. normally only the souls of the dead go to the underworldc. he takes Hades place as ruler of the underworldd. he forgets his love for Eurydice

____ 3. The music from Orpheuss lyrea. frightens the souls in the underworldc. makes Eurydice run toward her loveb. charms Hades with its beautyd. guides Orpheus back to Earth

____ 4. Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time when hea. looks back to see if she is followingc. scoffs at death and at Hadesb. lets his lyre drop in a deep swampd. takes a wrong path as he ascends

____ 5. Orpheus is finally reunited with Eurydice aftera. he dies at the hands of an angry mobc. Eurydice plays a song on the lyreb. Charons ferryboat sinks in the riverd. Hades takes Eurydice back to Earth

____ 6. For the ancient Greeks, what was one purpose of this legend?a. to portray a man who turns into a daffodilb. to predict the future of musicc. to describe a frightening, three-headed dogd. to examine death and the afterlife

____ 7. For contemporary readers, one purpose this legend serves is toa. describe the anguish of losing a loved oneb. explain how to travel through the underworldc. establish the importance of folk songsd. prove that monsters can be calmed by music

____ 8. The underworld of Greek and Roman mythology is a place wherea. daffodil fields grow upside downc. the gods settled to liveb. the souls of the dead stayd. night and day meet

Echo and Narcissus p. 523 - 526Make the connectionRead the follow comments and rate each statement on a scale from 1 to 5, in which 1 means you do not agree, 3 means you are indecisive, and 5 meaning total agreement.

1. People judge others by their looks alone.

2. People judge others on more than their looks.

3. Vain, self-centered people are often punished for their behavior.

4. Vain, self-centered people often get away with this behavior.

Comment your answers with the class.

Interact with a Literary TextThematic Graph Details in a story can point to its theme. For example, if each character in a story loses something, the theme might have something to say about how losses affect people.One of the possible themes in Echo and Narcissus is stated below. Find six details in the story that support this theme. Write the supporting details in the boxes.

ThemeLove can cause people to suffer.

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

______ 1. What is Echos biggest problem at the beginning of the myth?A She is invisible.B She talks too much.C She is too beautiful.D She falls in love too easily.

______ 2. How does Hera punish Echo?A She makes her fall in love with Narcissus.B She transforms her into a flower.C From now on, she can only repeat what other people say.D She is thrown out of Olympus.

______ 3. Narcissus calls out for help when A Aphrodite confronts himB he realizes that he is lostC he sees a nymph in the waterD Echo throws her arms around him

______ 4. Which sentence best explains why Narcissus rejects Echo?A Narcissus is capable only of loving himself.B Echo is too greedy and pushy.C Narcissus thinks she is ugly and clumsy.D Echo annoys him by repeating his words.

______ 5. What happens to Echo after Narcissus rejects her?A She pines in grief and dies.B She begs Aphrodite to punish Narcissus.C She kisses Narcissus and dies.D She throws herself on the rocks.

______ 6. What causes Aphrodite to punish Narcissus?A He hunts in the forbidden northern mountains.B He mistreats Echo.C He falls in love with his own reflection.D He wanders away from his Theban friends.

______ 7. Narcissus spends his remaining days A feeling sorry for rejecting EchoB picking flowers in the valleyC growing weaker as he looks at his own reflectionD playing jokes on the nymphs

______ 8. Narcissuss character is best described as A arrogant and self-absorbedB selfless and kindC misunderstood and loyalD tender and sensitive

______ 9. After his death, Narcissus turns into a A pool of waterB flowerC mountainD voice

______ 10. The subject of this myth is the origin of A gods and goddessesB water nymphsC echoes and the narcissus flowerD love and grief

______ 11. Both Echo and Narcissus die A in a floodB because of Heras jealousyC in each others armsD because of a love they could not have

______ 12. Another good title for this myth would be A Love and JealousyB Power and GloryC War and PeaceD Mistaken Identity

______ 13. That self-love and love for others can be equally painful is the myths A topicB plotC themeD setting

The Flight of Icarus p. 531 535Make the connectionBefore the invention of the airplane, people yearned to fly. Today, of course, flight is an everyday reality. We travel through the air in everything from helicopters to jumbo jets, from hot-air balloons to space shuttles.

Complete these sentences about flying.

1. I wish I could fly like a bird because ______________________________________________________________________________________

2. I wouldnt fly in a hot-air balloon or a hand glider because ______________________________________________________________________

3. I had a dream about flying in which ______________________________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracySum up the myth of Icarus with a story map. In each circle below, write a sentence or two that tells how the word in the circle applies to Icarus.

On the lines below, use your story map, adding details, to write a summary of Icaruss misadventure.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

____1. Daedalus makes wings for himself and his son becausea. he wants to prove his genius as an artistb. he finds hundreds of gull feathers on the beachc. flying is the only way they can escape imprisonmentd. King Minos has challenged him to a contest

____2. Icarus meets his fate when hea. fears being capturedb. loses his sense of directionc. wants to win a raced. ignores instructions

____3. Icaruss wings fall apart whena. he flies too low c. his father punishes himb. heat melts the wax d. he reaches Sicily

____4. Daedalus manages toa. reach Sicily alone c. win Minoss forgivenessb. repair his sons wings d. save Icarus from drowning

____5. Which of the following events occurs last?a. Icarus learns to fly.b. Daedalus designs wings for himself and Icarus.c. Daedalus arrives in Sicily. d. King Minos imprisons Daedalus and Icarus.

____6. Which of the following summarizes a moral in this story? a. Fight for what you believe. b. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.c. Father knows best.d. Always cast the first stone

____7. Which of the following can be made about Icaruss personality?a. He is fearful and careful.b. He is innocent and foolish.c. He is respectful and obedient.d. He is intelligent and experienced.

The Labors of Hercules p. 541 550Make the connectionThe twelve labors of Hercules include ridding the world of monsters that cause people to suffer. Make a list of 6 tasks a modern superhero or superheroine might accomplish to improve the world.1) ______________________________________________________________________2) ______________________________________________________________________3) ______________________________________________________________________4) ______________________________________________________________________5) ______________________________________________________________________6) ______________________________________________________________________

Interact with LiteracyTraveling with Hercules would not be to everyones liking. However, imagine that there are a few courageous people who want to go along with the hero as he wanders the world performing incredible deeds. In the travel brochure below, write descriptions of two of Hercules adventures that might make curious adventurers sign on with him. One example has been provided.

ADVENTURE TOURS

Like Excitement?This trips for you! Raft the mighty Alpheus River! Live the life of a real ranch hand helping Hercules clean the Augean stables! If you finish, you can get part of the 10% reward promised to Hercules. This trip is sure to be full of excitement and action, and its free! In fact, you will be rewarded if you have the stamina to make it to the end of the trip. Dont forget your life preserver!

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

_____1)What was the first trial? A. To capture a boar from Mt. Erymanthus B. To capture the mares of King Diomedes C. To get the golden apples of Hesperides D. To kill the lion of Nemea E. To capture the Cretan bull from Minos

_____2)What happened in the first trial? A. Hercules captured a girdle B. Hercules drove into deer snow to trap it C. Hercules choked him; brought lion to Mycenae. D. Hercules brought Cerebus back alive E. Hercules killed Diomedes and took the mares

_____3) Hercules third trial was to bring back a live stag or deer, with golden horns, what happened? A. Hercules choked the stag and brought it back B. It took him a year to succeed this trial; Hercules went to the forest of Cerynita C. Hercules overpowered the stag, brought it back, and released it D. Hercules brought back a dead stag E. Hercules brought back a live stag but it didn't have golden horns

_____4) The fourth trial was to capture a live boar from Mt. Erymanthus, what happened? A. Hercules captured it on a different mountain B. Hercules killed the boar on Mt. Erymanthus C. Hercules had to get permission to go on the mountain, but succeeded in capturing it D. Hercules drove it into deep snow to trap it E. Hercules fell off the mountain and didn't make it back

_____5) What happened in trial #5, when Hercules had to clean the Augeas stables in one day? A. Hercules diverted the course into two rivers to get to the stables B. Hercules failed his trial, it was too difficult C. Hercules had help by Cerebus so he could clean the stables in one day D. Hercules completed the trial, but it took him a week E. Hercules cleaned the stables, but they weren't approved

_____6) The sixth trial was to destroy the Stymphalion birds. These birds had steel wings and metal bodies. What happened to Hercules in this trial? A. Hercules drove the birds into a tree and shot them with a gun B. Hercules used arrows to kill them C. Hercules injured them, but didn't kill them D. Hercules killed some of them, but not all of them E. Hercules killed them by having a wild boar eat them

_____7)In trial seven, Hercules had to capture the Cretan bull from Minos. How did this happen? A. Hercules overpowered the bull and kept him captured B. Hercules overpowered the bull and brought him back to Hades and released him C. Hercules overpowered the bull and brought him back to Eurystheus and released him