Intensive reading part 4
After reading Wonder, Janelle makes the inference that August does not go out in public very often. Which explicit text detail supports Janelle's inference? August has an XBox. August lives in Manhattan. August's sister needs to protect him. August gets stared at wherever he goes.
August gets stared at wherever he goes.
Read this sentence from "The Lady, or the Tiger." The youth was immediately cast into prison, and a day was appointed for his trial in the king's arena. This sentence helps set up the climax. the consequences. the moral. the resolution.
the climax.
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same — "If," Rudyard Kipling How is repetition used in these lines? Check all that apply. Each of the first three lines begins with "If you can." Triumph and Disaster are called imposters. The first two lines are interrupted by additional thoughts from the speaker. Master and Disaster rhyme. The speaker tells readers that they should not be controlled by dreams.
Each of the first three lines begins with "If you can." The first two lines are interrupted by additional thoughts from the speaker.
What do the dialogue and stage directions tell readers about Steve's perspective? He feels optimistic about the power outage. He is trying to sound optimistic even though he is not. He feels optimistic about a ship landing. He is trying not to sound optimistic even though he is.
He is trying to sound optimistic even though he is not.
Read this passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger." He understood her nature, and his soul was assured that she would never rest until she had made plain to herself this thing, hidden to all other lookers-on, even to the king. The only hope for the youth in which there was any element of certainty was based upon the success of the princess in discovering this mystery; and the moment he looked upon her, he saw she had succeeded, as in his soul he knew she would succeed. Which statement best describes how the author builds suspense in the passage? He details a dangerous setting. He puts his character in jeopardy. He uses point of view to show the man's thoughts. He changes the pace so the action moves quickly.
He uses point of view to show the man's thoughts.
In Wonder, August has no idea what a science elective is. What does this detail tell readers about his future at Beecher Prep? He will have trouble at the school. He will win a science award. He will lose interest in science. He will learn a lot of new things.
He will learn a lot of new things.
Read the lyrics from Natalie Merchant's song "Wonder." People see me I'm a challenge to your balance Which sentence from Wonder is most likely inspired by these song lyrics? Here's what I think: the only reason I'm not ordinary is that no one else sees me that way. But I'm kind of used to how I look by now. She says she does, but if I were ordinary, she wouldn't feel like she needs to protect me as much. I'm much stronger now, though.
Here's what I think: the only reason I'm not ordinary is that no one else sees me that way.
Which sentence from Wonder best reveals August's feelings through indirect characterization? The last surgery I had was eight months ago, and I probably won't have to have any more for another couple of years. I can't say I always wanted to go to school because that wouldn't be exactly true. I would have been more nervous about meeting Mr. Tushman if I'd known I was also going to be meeting some kids from the new school. I'm not exaggerating when I say this, but my heart literally started beating like I'd just run the longest race in the world.
I'm not exaggerating when I say this, but my heart literally started beating like I'd just run the longest race in the world.
The slaves who could not fly told about the people who could fly to their children. When they were free. When they sat close before the fire in the free land, they told it. They did so love firelight and Free-dom, and tellin. -"The People Could Fly," Virginia Hamilton How does this passage from "The People Could Fly" show that the story is a folktale? It is told before a fire. It is about freedom. It is passed down orally. It is changed with every telling.
It is passed down orally.
Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio. She can get really annoyed when people do something rude. Like, for instance, one time in the playground some older kids made some noises. I don't even know what the noises were exactly because I didn't hear them myself, but Via heard and she just started yelling at the kids. Based on the excerpt, which inference can be made? August is usually relaxed. August and Via have a close relationship. The older kids are teasing Via. Via is older than August.
Not A.
What is most likely the lesson taught to listeners of "The People Could Fly"? When people find themselves enslaved by cruel and unjust forces, it is important not to give up on the power of magic. When people find themselves enslaved by cruel and unjust forces, it is important never to give up on freedom. When people find themselves enslaved by cruel and unjust forces, it is important to wait for the situation to change for the better. When people find themselves enslaved by cruel and unjust forces, it is important to remain calm.
When people find themselves enslaved by cruel and unjust forces, it is important never to give up on freedom.
Based on the details of the folktale, what was very important to the people who told "My Lord Bag of Rice" to their children? the warrior's weapons bravery and generosity magical objects fame and fortune
bravery and generosity
Read the passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger." It was the duty and the privilege of the person on trial to walk directly to these doors and open one of them. He could open either door he pleased; he was subject to no guidance or influence but that of the aforementioned impartial and incorruptible chance. If he opened the one, there came out of it a hungry tiger, the fiercest and most cruel that could be procured, which immediately sprang upon him and tore him to pieces as a punishment for his guilt. The author's purpose in this passage most likely is to build suspense. explain the moral. introduce the main conflict. reveal a character's thoughts.
build suspense.
Choose the element of heritage that is preserved by each excerpt from the folktale. "Here was a magnificent building in the heart of Lake Biwa." "His true name was Fujiwara Hidesato, and there is a very interesting story of how he came to change his name."
details about the setting details about historical characters
When the cold winters came and the ground was frozen too hard for him to plant his apple seeds, he still saved them, and would often have a small bag full of them by the time that spring returned again. And this is how he came to be called "Old Johnny Appleseed." Though nobody took very much notice of what he was doing, he still continued each day to plant apple seeds and each evening to play on his violin. —"Old Johnny Appleseed," Elizabeth Harrison Based on the folktale, the people who told this story probably thought that _______ _______
helping others
Only once during all those trips did we have any trouble. Some demon boys were out in the street. They stooped as if to pick up things to throw, and Father whispered to me to sit up straight and not show I was afraid. The demon boys called out some things, but we ignored them until we had passed them by. A rock whizzed by my ear and hit Red Rabbit in the side. He snorted, but plodded on as steadily as before. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Based on his actions in the passage, which is the best inference about Father? Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. Father's response to the children throwing rocks shows that he is
strong and calm.
Based on the details of the folktale, what was very important to the people who told "How Nehemiah Got Free" to their children? the people's love for telling jokes the people's desire to escape to freedom the people's need for revenge the people's expectation of being sold to a new master
the people's desire to escape to freedom
And Bruh Gator get tired, lookin. He comepon the broom grass, it tall and dry. He tired out. He stretch heself out in the broom grass, smell nice. And he fall heself asleep. Bruh Rabbit think now Bruh Gator asleep. He tiepin right pontop and 'e shunt he yeye. And they shut tight, and that rabbit know Bruh Gator asleep for true. — "Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer," Virginia Hamilton What three details from this scene help readers visualize the setting? the sight of tall broom grass the sounds of dialect the taste of local foods the smell of broom grass the feel of the water
the sight of tall broom grass the sounds of dialect the smell of broom grass
What are some reasons a play is divided into acts and scenes? Check all that apply. to change props and set pieces on the stage to divide the play into shorter segments so it is easier to understand to slow down the pace of the play to allow for an intermission to organize the plot of the play to make directors and actors happy to give actors time to change costumes
to change props and set pieces on the stage to divide the play into shorter segments so it is easier to understand to allow for an intermission to organize the plot of the play to give actors time to change costumes
Read these two sentences from "The Lady, or the Tiger." How her soul had burned in agony when she had seen him rush to meet that woman. . . .And yet, that awful tiger, those shrieks, that blood! What most likely is the author's intended purpose in including the princess's thoughts? to convince the reader that the resolution is near to entertain the reader with the main conflict to inform the reader of the moral decision to teach the reader the moral of the story
to inform the reader of the moral decision
"I don't want a fashionable wedding, but only those about me whom I love . . . ." So she made her wedding gown herself . . . . Her sisters braided up her pretty hair, and the only ornaments she wore were the lilies of the valley . . . . There were to be no ceremonious performances . . . so when Aunt March arrived, she was scandalized to see the bride come running to welcome and lead her in, to find the bridegroom fastening up a garland that had fallen down. —Little Women, Louisa May Alcott Which example of heritage does this excerpt describe? tradition stories food language
tradition
MRS. BRAND (From her porch) Steve? What was that? STEVE (Raising his voice and looking toward porch) Guess it was a meteor, honey. Came awful close, didn't it? —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Which three things do the stage directions help the reader understand? what Mrs. Brand is saying what Steve is doing who Mrs. Brand is whom Mrs. Brand is talking to how Steve is speaking
what Steve is doing whom Mrs. Brand is talking to how Steve is speaking
To analyze suspense in a story, a reader should note when a character is in jeopardy. when a character resolves a situation. when a character faces a consequence. when a character makes a moral decision.
when a character is in jeopardy.
Which lines from Natalie Merchant's song "Wonder" most likely inspired R. J. Palacio to give August's mother's great determination in the novel Wonder? Doctors have come from distant cities just to see me stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way I'm over your heads how I confound you and astound you
with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way
TOMMY They don't want us to leave. That's why they shut everything off. STEVE What makes you say that? Whatever gave you that idea? WOMAN ONE (From the crowd) Now isn't that the craziest thing you ever heard? TOMMY (Persistently but a little intimidated by the crowd) It's always that way, in every story I ever read about a ship landing from outer space. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Which lines of dialogue best help the audience understand Tommy's perspective? "Whatever gave you that idea?" "What makes you say that?" "Now isn't that the craziest thing you ever heard?" "It's always that way, in ever story I ever read. . . ."
"It's always that way, in ever story I ever read. . . ."
Only once during all those trips did we have any trouble. Some demon boys were out in the street. They stooped as if to pick up things to throw, and Father whispered to me to sit up straight and not show I was afraid. The demon boys called out some things, but we ignored them until we had passed them by. A rock whizzed by my ear and hit Red Rabbit in the side. He snorted, but plodded on as steadily as before. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Which quote from the passage is an example of indirect characterization? "Only once during all those trips did we have any trouble." "Some demon boys were out in the street." "We ignored them until we had passed them by." "A rock whizzed by my ear."
"We ignored them until we had passed them by."
Put the events in order to show how Martin's feelings change over the course of the story. Use the number 1 for the first event. I stood up to take the bag, somehow knowing I should. I wanted to sink right through the pavement. [I] put the sacred sage in my medicine bag. I didn't want them laughing at Grandpa.
3 1 4 2
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools — "If," Rudyard Kipling What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza of the poem? A, A, B, B, C, C, D, D A, B, A, B, C, D, C, D A, B, C, B, A, B, C, B A, B, B, A, C, D, D, C
A, B, A, B, C, D, C, D
Read the passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger." All was ready. The signal was given. A door beneath the royal party opened, and the lover of the princess walked into the arena. Tall, beautiful, fair, his appearance was greeted with a low hum of admiration and anxiety. Half the audience had not known so grand a youth had lived among them. No wonder the princess loved him! Which section of the passage builds tension by speeding up the pace? All was ready. The signal was given. Tall, beautiful, fair, his appearance was greeted with a low hum of admiration and anxiety. Half the audience had not known so grand a youth lived among them. No wonder the princess loved him!
All was ready. The signal was given.
STEVE Doesn't make sense. Why should the power go off all of a sudden and the phone line? DON Maybe some kind of an electrical storm or something. CHARLIE That doesn't seem likely. Sky's just as blue as anything. Not a cloud. No lightning. No thunder. No nothing. How could it be a storm? —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling What is Charlie's perspective about why the power is out? An electrical storm is responsible. Aliens are responsible. Aliens are not responsible. An electrical storm is not responsible.
An electrical storm is not responsible.
In the beginning . . . he [the All-father] appointed rulers, and bade them judge with him the fate of men, and regulate the government of the celestial city. . . . Their first work was to erect a court or hall wherein are twelve seats for themselves, besides the throne which is occupied by All-father. This hall is the largest and most magnificent in the universe, being resplendent on all sides, both within and without, with the finest gold. —"The Golden Age," A Norse myth Based on this excerpt from "The Golden Age," how do you know that the people who told this story thought that leadership was important? It states that leaders live in the greatest hall in the universe. It explains why the hall has twelve seats. It describes how the All-father has a throne.
It states that leaders live in the greatest hall in the universe.
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same — "If," Rudyard Kipling Why is the repetition in the first two lines effective? It warns the reader about the dangers of dreaming and thinking. It makes the poem longer. It adds rhyme to the poem. It stresses the importance of dreaming and thinking carefully.
It stresses the importance of dreaming and thinking carefully.
Hidesato felt very sorry for the Dragon King on hearing his story, and readily promised to do what he could to help him. The warrior asked where the centipede lived, so that he might attack the creature at once. —"My Lord Bag of Rice," Yei Theodora Ozaki How does this passage from "My Lord Bag of Rice" show that the story is a folktale? It changes with every telling. It is about a warrior. It teaches a lesson about human behavior. It includes characters who play tricks.
It teaches a lesson about human behavior.
"I don't know what to do," John sighed and shrugged as he stared at the free ticket for tomorrow's show that he'd just been given. "I planned to go to the beach tomorrow." Based on the passage, what is the best inference? John doesn't want to see the show. John is happy about being given the ticket. John has trouble making decisions. John often makes decisions too quickly.
John has trouble making decisions.
Choose the best description of the relationship based on the dialogue. "Grandpa!" she yelled happily. "You came to see us!" Mom gave a big sigh, "Oh, hinh, Martin. How do you suppose he got here?" "You're not really sick," he said as he gently pushed Grandpa back against the pillows. "The doctor said you just got too tired and hot after your long trip."
Loving Worried Reassuring
I watched the group as it slowly came closer and saw that in the center of the strange procession was a man wearing a tall black hat. He'd pause now and then to peer at something in his hand and then at the houses on either side of the street. I felt cold and hot at the same time as I recognized the man. "Oh, no!" I whispered. "It's Grandpa!" I stood on the curb, unable to move even though I wanted to run and hide. Then I got mad when I saw how the yippy dogs were growling and nipping at the old man's baggy pant legs and how wearily he poked them away with his cane. "Stupid mutts," I said as I ran to rescue Grandpa. —"The Medicine Bag," Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve Which conclusion can be drawn from this passage? Martin and Grandpa have a conflict because Martin doesn't like Grandpa. Grandpa has a conflict with the group of children. Martin has a conflict with himself about his feelings about Grandpa. Martin has a conflict with the group about Grandpa's visit.
Martin has a conflict with himself about his feelings about Grandpa.
Read the character inferences made by four students after reading Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Richard: Via goes to Beecher Prep. Monique: Mr. Tushman is prepared for August's visit to the school. Jase: August's father agrees that he should go to Beecher Prep. Kelly: Via is younger than August. Which student makes an inference supported by details in the text? Richard Monique Jase Kelly
Monique
Which sentence from R. J. Palacio's Wonder contains an example of direct characterization? I would wish that I could walk down the street without people seeing me and then doing that look-away thing. I don't even know what the noises were exactly because I didn't hear them myself, but Via heard and she just started yelling at the kids. Mom sat down in a chair in front of Mr. Tushman's desk, and even though there was another chair right next to hers, I decided to stand beside her. One of the reasons I grew my hair long last year was that I like how my bangs cover my eyes: it helps me block out the things I don't want to see.
One of the reasons I grew my hair long last year was that I like how my bangs cover my eyes: it helps me block out the things I don't want to see.
TOMMY That was the way they prepared things for the landing. They sent four people. A mother and a father and two kids who looked just like humans . . . but they weren't. There's another silence as Steve looks toward the crowd and then toward Tommy. He wears a tight grin. STEVE Well, I guess what we'd better do then is to run a check on the neighborhood and see which ones of us are really human. There's laughter at this, but it's a laughter that comes from a desperate attempt to lighten the atmosphere. It's a release kind of laugh. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling How does Tommy's reaction to the mysterious blackout affect other elements of the story? People in the crowd become suspicious of one another. Steve and Charlie become enemies. Tommy begins to think Steve is the leader of the alien invasion. People in the crowd begin to think Tommy is the son of alien parents.
People in the crowd become suspicious of one another.
Which sentence from "The Lady, or the Tiger" is an example of building suspense? He was a man of exuberant fancy, and, withal, of an authority so irresistible that, at his will, he turned his varied fancies into facts. The exercises, as in the other instance, took place immediately, and in the arena. As is usual in such cases, she was the apple of his eye, and was loved by him above all humanity. She knew in which of the two rooms, that lay behind those doors, stood the cage of the tiger, with its open front, and in which waited the lady.
She knew in which of the two rooms, that lay behind those doors, stood the cage of the tiger, with its open front, and in which waited the lady.
TOMMY That was the way they prepared things for the landing. They sent four people. A mother and a father and two kids who looked just like humans . . . but they weren't. There's another silence as Steve looks toward the crowd and then toward Tommy. He wears a tight grin. STEVE Well, I guess what we'd better do then is to run a check on the neighborhood and see which ones of us are really human. There's laughter at this, but it's a laughter that comes from a desperate attempt to lighten the atmosphere. It's a release kind of laugh. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling When Tommy suggests that aliens have invaded the neighborhood, what does Steve's reaction show? Steve is easily scared. Steve is an alien in disguise. Steve does not like kids. Steve is patient and thoughtful.
Steve is patient and thoughtful.
"Here, John." The demon unbuttoned his coat and reached into his pants pocket, but Father shook his head. "No tip. Happy just to look at horseless." The demon stopped and studied Father as you might look at a dog that had suddenly said he was going to the opera. "Well, I'll be damned," he said. He reached into a pocket of his waistcoat and took out a card, and handed it to Father with a flourish. "I can use honest handymen like you. You come around anytime, you sabe me?" "Me sabe." Father nodded. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep How does the passage show the lack of understanding between white people and Chinese people at this time? Father does not accept the man's tip. Father is glad he is able to look at the horseless. The man gives Father his business card. The man is amazed Father would help for free.
The man is amazed Father would help for free.
"Here, John." The demon unbuttoned his coat and reached into his pants pocket, but Father shook his head. "No tip. Happy just to look at horseless." The demon stopped and studied Father as you might look at a dog that had suddenly said he was going to the opera. "Well, I'll be damned," he said. He reached into a pocket of his waistcoat and took out a card, and handed it to Father with a flourish. "I can use honest handymen like you. You come around anytime, you sabe me?" "Me sabe." Father nodded. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Based on the clues in this passage, choose the best inference about what will happen next in the novel. The man will give Father a great opportunity. Father will start asking for tips. The man will betray Father. Father will buy a horseless carriage.
The man will give Father a great opportunity.
Identifying Setting's Effect on Conflict "And what's this stuff?" I looked dubiously at the glass of thick, white liquid. "Cow's milk." I almost made a face but caught myself. "But that's cow urine." "No, no, stupid. Milk comes from the cow's udders. Now drink it. You must not offend the lady." I glanced at the demoness. She smiled at me. It was nice of her to think of me as a demon child - I guess. I sipped the liquid and managed not to make a face at the awful, greasy taste. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Which detail from the passage shows that white people and Chinese people struggled with trusting each other in this setting? The woman is nice to the narrator. The milk is greasy The narrator's father calls him stupid. The narrator refers to white people as demons.
The narrator refers to white people as demons.
There's another silence as Steve looks toward the crowd and then toward Tommy. He wears a tight grin. STEVE Well, I guess what we'd better do then is to run a check on the neighborhood and see which ones of us are really human. There's laughter at this, but it's a laughter that comes from a desperate attempt to lighten the atmosphere. It's a release kind of laugh. 36. GROUP SHOT - THE PEOPLE 36. As they look at one another in the middle of their laughter. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Based on the clues in this passage, what will most likely happen next? The neighbors will stop doubting Tommy. The neighbors will stop taking Steve seriously. The neighbors will continue to joke about the situation. The neighbors will begin checking to see who is really human.
The neighbors will begin checking to see who is really human.
2. EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - DAY - MED. CLOSE SHOT - SIGN 2. Which reads, "Maple Street" PAN DOWN until we are shooting down at an angle toward the street below. It's a tree lined, quiet, residential American street, very typical of the small town. The houses have front porches on which people sit and swing on gliders, conversing across from house to house. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Use the details in the passage to choose the best visualization of the scene from the drop-down menu.
The scene moves down from the sky to a quiet, small-town neighborhood.
That evening Grandpa called me to his room before he went to sleep. "Tomorrow," he said, "when you come home, it will be time to give you the medicine bag." I felt a hard squeeze from where my heart is supposed to be and was scared, but I answered, "OK, Grandpa." —"The Medicine Bag," Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve What does the dialogue suggest about the boy and Grandpa's relationship? They are close and loving. They are seeing each other for the first time. They respect one another. They are unhappy with each other.
They respect one another.
Which passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger" is an example of exposition? This vast amphitheater . . . was an agent of poetic justice, in which crime was punished, or virtue rewarded, by the decrees of an impartial and incorruptible chance. He had loved the princess, and neither he, she, nor any one else, thought of denying the fact; . . . No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of. . . . Then it was that his quick and anxious glance asked the question: "Which?" It was as plain to her as if he shouted it from where he stood. There was not an instant to be lost. Her right arm lay on the cushioned parapet before her. She raised her hand, and made a slight, quick movement toward the right.
This vast amphitheater . . . was an agent of poetic justice, in which crime was punished, or virtue rewarded, by the decrees of an impartial and incorruptible chance.
What is most likely the lesson taught to listeners of "My Lord Bag of Rice"? When other people are in need, it is important to have all of your weapons. When other people are in need, it is important to offer them help. When other people are in need, it is okay to ignore them. When other people are in need, it is important to be careful.
When other people are in need, it is important to offer them help.
When analyzing a passage for suspense, which feature is important to note? a conflict a consequence a dangerous setting a moral decision
a dangerous setting
Read the sentence from Wonder by R. J. Palacio. "Mrs. G's actually the one who runs the place," said Mr. Tushman, which again made all the grown-ups laugh. With his words, Mr. Tushman is implying that Mrs. G. is his boss. a hard worker. funny. overbearing.
a hard worker.
At the beginning of our story, a young man named Juanito has left home to seek his fortune in the world. With the blessing of his parents to aid and protect him, he has begun what will be a fantastic adventure. —Blanca Flor, Angel Vigil What motif common to folk tales is reflected in this passage? a moral or lesson a battle between good and evil a journey or quest the numbers 3 or 7
a journey or quest
The inventor Daedalus was to be punished for betraying King Minos. To escape the king's island, Daedalus created wax wings for himself and his son, Icarus. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun, because it would melt his wings. Icarus was so excited to be flying and free that he began to fly high in the sky and then low toward the sea. In his excitement, he flew too close to the sun, and his wings melted. He plummeted to the ocean and drowned. What element of a myth does this story contain? a story of gods and goddesses an explanation of where people and nature come from a lesson about how people should behave an explanation of where a tradition comes from
a lesson about how people should behave
13.MED. CLOSE SHOT - PETE VAN HORN 13. A tall, thin man who is seen standing in front of his house. VAN HORN I'll cut through the back yard . . . See if the power's still on on Floral Street. I'll be right back! 14.LONG SHOT - VAN HORN 14. As he walks past the side of his house and disappears into the back yard. What should readers visualize in shot 14? Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentence. Readers should visualize _ ___ _______ ____ ___ ________ seen from ___ ____.
a man walking into his backyard far away
When did Martin's feelings toward his grandpa change? after his sister's friends continue to come and talk with Grandpa after he undresses Grandpa and helps him recover from his journey after he puts sage in the medicine bag after Grandpa impresses Martin's friends with his stories and dress
after Grandpa impresses Martin's friends with his stories and dress
Tracking was Paul's favorite sport and no trail was too old or too dim for him to follow. He once came across the skeleton of a moose that had died of old age and, just for curiosity, picked up the tracks of the animal and spent the whole afternoon following its trail back to the place where it was born. —The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan, W.B. Laughead Based on the folktale, the people who told this story probably thought that _____ _ ____ _____ was very important.
being a good hunter
"Here, John." The demon unbuttoned his coat and reached into his pants pocket, but Father shook his head. "No tip. Happy just to look at horseless." The demon stopped and studied Father as you might look at a dog that had suddenly said he was going to the opera. "Well, I'll be damned," he said. He reached into a pocket of his waistcoat and took out a card, and handed it to Father with a flourish. "I can use honest handymen like you. You come around anytime, you sabe me?" "Me sabe." Father nodded. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Which detail from the setting helps Father and the man overcome their struggle to trust each other? Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. "Because the ____ brings them together, Father and the man begin to overcome their struggle to trust each other."
card
Highlight details that show conflict. I didn't know what to say. I had the same hot and cold feeling that I had when I first saw Grandpa in the street. The medicine bag was the dirty leather pouch I had found around his neck. "I could never wear such a thing," I almost said aloud. I thought of having my friends see it in gym class or at the swimming pool and could imagine the smart things they would say. But I just swallowed hard and took a step toward the bed. I knew I would have to take it. What type of conflict do the details in this passage reveal? character vs. self character vs. nature character vs. character character vs. society
character vs. self
I reluctantly moved to the bed. I knew Grandpa wouldn't want to have Mom undress him, but I didn't want to, either. He was so skinny and frail that his coat slipped off easily. When I loosened his tie and opened his shirt collar, I felt a small leather pouch that hung from a thong around his neck. I left it alone and moved to remove his boots. —"The Medicine Bag," Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve What type of conflict does this passage reveal? character vs. character character vs. nature character vs. self character vs. society
character vs. self
He had only gone a few steps when he heard some one calling him from behind. On turning back he was much surprised to see that the monster dragon had entirely disappeared and in its place was a strange-looking man, who was bowing most ceremoniously to the ground. His red hair streamed over his shoulders and was surmounted by a crown in the shape of a dragon's head, and his sea-green dress was patterned with shells. Hidesato knew at once that this was no ordinary mortal and he wondered much at the strange occurrence. —"My Lord Bag of Rice," Yei Theodora Ozaki Which element of a folktale is included in this excerpt? characters with exaggerated abilities a lesson about human behavior details changed by different storytellers characters who play tricks
characters with exaggerated abilities
They say the people could fly. Say that long ago in Africa, some of the people knew magic. And they would walk up on the air like climbin up on a gate. And they flew like blackbirds over the fields. Black, shiny wings flappin against the blue up there. Then, many of the people were captured for Slavery. The ones that could fly shed their wings. They couldn't take their wings across the water on the slave ships. Too crowded, don't you know. — "The People Could Fly," Virginia Hamilton Which element of a folktale is included in this excerpt? characters with exaggerated abilities a lesson about human behavior details changed by different storytellers characters who play tricks
characters with exaggerated abilities
Father went to the front near the crank to start the motor. Father put his thumb against his palm instead of putting it around the crank. As he told me later, when the motor took, the crank could move suddenly and break a man's thumb if his thumb was around it. He folded his hand carefully around the crank and began vigorously winding it. The motor caught and started with a chug. —Dragonwings, Laurence Yep Based on the passage, what was starting a car like in the early 1900s? easy safe impossible dangerous
dangerous
Read the sentence from Wonder by R. J. Palacio. "Mrs. G's actually the one who runs the place," said Mr. Tushman, which again made all the grown-ups laugh. This description suggests that Mr. Tushman works very hard. hired Mrs. G. himself. depends on Mrs. G. enjoys teasing people.
depends on Mrs. G.
Choose the element of heritage that is preserved by each excerpt from the folktale. "The whole family came and bowed down before the warrior, calling him their preserver and the bravest warrior in all Japan." "Another feast was prepared, more sumptuous than the first. All kinds of fish, prepared in every imaginable way, raw, stewed, boiled and roasted, served on coral trays and crystal dishes, were put before him, and the wine was the best that Hidesato had ever tasted in his life."
details about cultural beliefs details about food
TOMMY That was the way they prepared things for the landing. They sent four people. A mother and a father and two kids who looked just like humans . . . but they weren't. There's another silence as Steve looks toward the crowd and then toward Tommy. He wears a tight grin. STEVE Well, I guess what we'd better do then is to run a check on the neighborhood and see which ones of us are really human. There's laughter at this, but it's a laughter that comes from a desperate attempt to lighten the atmosphere. It's a release kind of laugh. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Which type of characterization does the author use in this passage to show that Steve is patient and thoughtful?
indirect characterization
Javier [fidgeting in his chair]. Is it time to go? Mom [smiling]. Almost. Are you ready for your first day of school? Javier. I guess so. [Looking down, he nervously picks at his shirt sleeve.] Mom. OK, then! Let's get going. [She opens the front door.] Javier [sighs]. If I have to . . . Use the drop-down menu to answer each question. How does the playwright want Javier to act during the scene? What do we learn about Javier from the dialogue?
nervous he doesn't want to go to school.
NARRATOR'S VOICE At the sound of the road and the flash of light it will be precisely six-forty-three PM on Maple Street. At this moment one of the little boys, Tommy, looks up to listen to a sound of a tremendous screeching roar from overhead. A flash of light plays on both their faces and then it moves down the street past lawns and porches and rooftops and then disappears. 4.LONG ANGLE SHOT — LOOKING DOWN THE STREET4. As various people leave their porches and stop what they're doing to stare up at the sky. —The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Rod Serling Based on the stage directions, how should readers visualize the residents of Maple Street? Choose the two best descriptions. yelling at the sky running to seek shelter paying attention to the noise and flash of light ignoring the noise and flash of light looking up at the sky
paying attention to the noise and flash of light looking up at the sky
Use the drop-down menu to identify the dramatic element represented in each example. Juanito's tortillas, Juanito's traveling bag [JUANITO enters and walks around the stage as if looking for a comfortable place to rest.] Juanito. Hello . . . who, who are you? And where did you come from? Juanito, Blanca Flor, Don Ricardo
props stage direction dialog characters
Read the passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger." As the youth advanced into the arena he turned, as the custom was, to bow to the king, but he did not think at all of that royal personage. His eyes were fixed upon the princess, who sat to the right of her father. Had it not been for the moiety of barbarism in her nature it is probable that lady would not have been there. . . . The author builds suspense in the passage by speeding up the action. slowing down the action. revealing the king's thoughts. revealing the princess's thoughts.
slowing down the action.
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise — " if," Rudyard Kipling The text on the left is what part of "If"? How many lines does each stanza in the poem contain?
stanza eight
