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Mr. Kochis – 7th Grade Reading
11/30/15 -‐ Day 1
ATB: Read the story “Birthday Box” by Jane Yolen
Activities: Complete Short Story Table and Story Pyramid Diagram (See Attached) for “Birthday Box”
Obj. 1. Explain how to identify the genre of a literary work.
2. Draw a pyramid diagram to summarize a short story.
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Mr. Kochis 7th Grade Reading
12/1/15 Day 2
ATB: Calculate the students average with the following scores.
AR (7/10) Daily 1 (3/5) Daily 2 (4/5) Project (8/10) Test 1 (6.3/10) Test 2 (8.1/10) Vocab 1 (7.9/10) Vocab 2 (6.3/10) Art Sum 1 (0/5) Art Sum 2 (4/5) NTBK 1 (4/5) NTBK 2 (3.5/5) SR (0/10)
Activities: 1. Characterization and STEAL
2. Inferring Character Traits
Obj. 1. Identify different methods to identify character traits.
2. Infer character traits based on a characters speech, thoughts, effect, actions and looks.
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Inferring Character Traits Name ________________________
Date __________ Period _________
Directions: Read each descriptive sentence in the left column. Decide on one character trait word that the
description reveals about the character. Write your answer in the column labeled “Inferred Character Traits.”
Decide which method(s) of characterization is being used. Write the type of method in the space provided for
“Methods of Characterization.”
Methods of Characterization
• Words
• Actions
• Thoughts and feelings
• Appearance
• Comments by other characters
• Direct comments by the narrator
Descriptive Sentence Inferred Character Traits Method of Characterization
1. “I hate the idea of having all
those people out there watching
me,” whispered Violet.
shy
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2. Juan got up before dawn and
made his way down to the pier.
He would be the first fisherman
on the water today.
3. “Dana waters her house plants
every single day,” said Joyce.
4. John looked proudly at the new
painting he had done and
decided to enter it in the local
art contest.
5. “Maybe I’m just not very
bright,” Clovis thought. “I
didn’t pass that basket-weaving
class . . . again.”
6. Roosevelt can’t get along well
with other people.
7. Diane looked towards the door,
biting her nails and fidgeting
with her keys.
8. Jimmy leaned against the barn.
He pulled out the old red
bandana from his overall
pockets and wiped his sweaty
brow.
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9. Dr. Drew organized many blood
drives for the Red Cross.
10. Mary thought about giving up,
but she changed her mind and
worked through the puzzle one
more time.
11. He believed in using non-
violent resistance to bring about
change.
12. Tom sat behind the window and
sadly watched the world
passing by.
13. “Get out of my way!” screamed
Debbie screamed. “I was here
first!”
14. “Janine never studies,” said
Mrs. Johnson. “She thinks she
already knows the answers.”
15. Old Nellie was the most
stubborn mule that had ever
found its way to T-Bone Ranch.
16. Jeff studied his American
history notes every day for
twenty minutes and got an A on
the test.
17. “Yes, I made an important
medical discovery. But I
couldn’t have done it without
my team,” said Dr. Jones.
18. Ruth finished spraying her hair.
She smoothed the wrinkles
from her pink silk dress and
threw the cashmere wrap
around her shoulders.
19. Ron looked at the mass of
people at the DMV and thought
about how much he hated
waiting in lines.
20. Jessie was the kind of girl who
would deliver the newspaper
every day, no matter what the
weather was like.
Mr. Kochis 7th Grade Reading
12/2/15 Day 3
ATB: Copy Unit 3 Vocabulary words into your notebook.
ajar / annihilate / avert / canine / citrus / figment / fruitless / incident / infamous / pending / poised / prior / radiant / saga / uncertainty
Activities: Vocabulary Unit 3
Obj. 1. How can you use context clues to identify the meaning of a word?
2. Give examples of how prefixes can change the meaning of a word.
Unit 3 Vocabulary A road trip, I’m going on a road trip, Hitting every spot on the map, I won’t skip on the road trip. Yep, I’m going on a road trip, Here we go, here we go. (x2) I’m about to hit the road and you know that I’m 1. _____________, I’m calm, controlled, and of course self-assured. I just got my license and Mom left the keys, She took a trip to the Philippines overseas. So I hop into the car, ready to ride far, But the engine won’t start, ’cause my door is 2. ______________, Just slightly open, then it became closed. Then I hit the road, and my 3. ______________ unfolds, The tale of my heroic adventure. But my tires need air, rolling low, not to mention That I need a brake job, ’cause I got a bad rep, I mean I’m 4. __________________ for causing car wrecks. But I took driving classes to win y’all’s respect, So there won’t be an 5. __________________—naw—that’s a bet. No individual occurrence or event Is going to keep me from driving on the highway again. Chous (x2) Well here I go to back out the driveway, Zero 6. _________________ that anything’s behind me, I have no doubt, I am so sure, I put it in reverse, slam the gas to the floor. Awww shoot, what did I do? Did it sound like I hit something to you? Now it could have been a 7. ________________ of my imagination, An invented mental creation. But how would that explain the lemons and grapefruits Covering my windows, the only escape route? Now this is the pits ’cause, yo, I ran through my neighbors’ fence to their 8. ________________ grove. It’s no joke, ’cause the trees weren’t 9. ___________________, I mean not a single one of them had been useless. They all had oranges, limes, and more. Put it in drive, tried to ride, now I’m for sure, I need… Chorus (x2) Now the day was still 10. __________________, full of sunshine, On days like this I’ve got to have a fun time. So forget all the 11. ___________________ events, When I ran through the fence, Right there, back then, it’s in the past, But now I’ve got to think fast, I hop on a bike that was lying in the grass. I’m thinking everything’s fine, Till I hear a dog growl, y’all know, a 12. _________________. From the look in his eye, he would 13. _________________ me,
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Destroy me utterly, defeat me completely. I’d really like to 14. __________________ that, totally avoid it, and dodge the attack. But I look back and I’m thrown off track, And I hit the same fence going full speed. So you could say my trip is still 15. _____________________, Waiting for the time when my bad luck is ending. !Chorus (x2) !
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10. _________________________
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Mr. Kochis 7th Grade Reading
12/3/15 Day 4
ATB: Complete Unit 3 Vocabulary – Words Defined
Activities: 1. Review Unit 3 Vocabulary Words
http://quizlet.com/8288944/unit-‐3-‐yellow-‐word-‐up-‐flash-‐cards/
2. Vocabulary Cards
3. Vocabulary Worksheets
Obj. 1. Write a definition for unit 3 vocabulary words.
2. Illustrate the meaning of vocabulary terms.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
Words Defined
Identify the Vocabulary Word for the Definitions below. Use the example sentences to help you identify the word.
1. __________________-‐ partly open
2. __________________ -‐ to destroy completely; to leave in utter ruin
3. __________________ -‐ 1. to turn away 2. to prevent
4. __________________ -‐ of, or relating to, dogs
5. __________________ -‐ fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes
6. __________________ -‐ having a very bad reputation; famous for something evil
7. __________________ -‐ something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, sometimes one that is a slight problem
8. __________________ -‐ something that is made up in the mind but has no connection to reality
9. __________________ -‐ useless; unsuccessful
10. __________________ -‐ unfinished; remaining to be decided
11. __________________ -‐ 1. balanced or ready for action 2. calm and controlled
12. __________________ -‐ earlier, former
13. __________________ -‐ shining, bright; giving off light or energy
14. __________________ -‐ a story of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account
15. __________________ -‐ doubt; the state of being unsure
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Mr. Kochis 7th Grade Reading
12/4/15 Day 5
ATB: Type 1: Explain how you can improve your grade or how you can continue to get good grades in Reading. Fill one side of an index card.
1. Vocabulary Unit 3 Review – Test Monday 12
2. Vocabulary Worksheets
Obj. 1. Identify synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary terms.
2. Apply the meaning of vocabulary words to real life situations.
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Each of the sentences below has a mistake. The wrong vocabulary words have been used, so the sentences don’t make sense. Cross out the incorrect vocabulary word and write the correct one above it.
1. The ballerina was ajar and confident as she waited for the orchestra to begin the first number.
2. Jake completely forgot to study for the math test, and now he’s filled with incident about his grade.
3. It was hard to annihilate my eyes from the man sitting at the table next to us; he must have been at least seven feet tall!
4. I know you believe you were kidnapped by aliens, but I think it’s all just a canine of your imagination.
5. The banker became radiant around the world after he stole billions of dollars from his clients.
6. Jarrod would have loved to come to your party, but he had a fruitless commitment on the other side of town.
7. The warlord told his troops to continue attacking until the enemy was completely pending.
8. Not yet resolved, Allysa’s prior court case was making it hard for her to find a job.
9. The beautiful young bride flashed an uncertain smile at her husband as they walked happily along the beach.
10. Today our class got a special visit from Officer Janowski and his dog Bilbo from the police department’s citrus unit.
11. This morning a strange figment occurred in Ms. Orso’s class when Brian walked in to find his desk filled with pudding.
12. I knew what I was getting for my birthday because my mom left the door slightly
averted when she was wrapping my presents.
13. Sit down and I will tell you the infamy of Thorak, the ancient hero who saved the world from the mighty dragon.
14. Eileen’s first attempt to get concert tickets was poised, but she may be able to buy them from someone on Craigslist.
15. The perfume had a strong saga smell that reminded me of lemons and oranges.
Pick the Winner
Circle the word that best fits into the sentence.
1. (Pending OR Prior) to yesterday, I had no idea that Bradley was planning to move to Ohio.
2. Janine apologized to Stacy, but her efforts were (fruitless OR citrus); Stacy’s just too upset right now to listen.
3. “I’ll smash him! I’ll (avert OR annihilate) him!” the wrestler screamed, to the cheers of the adoring crowd.
4. The (uncertainty OR saga) of how my grandfather met my grandmother is a long and fascinating story.
5. The (radiant OR poised) sun shone down upon the field, making the dewdrops sparkle in the light.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
Understanding What You Read
Read the passage below. Then answer the questions.
What Power is Often Made Of
Sit back, my friends, and let me tell you the saga of Omani, the canine who overthrew the infamous ruler Bosheba. Long ago, when the world was young, King Bosheba ruled the city of Bangal with an iron fist. Bosheba always carried with him a magic wand that was given to him by a powerful sorcerer. Legend had it that the owner of the wand could turn anyone who looked at him into dust. When Bosheba walked through the town square, his subjects averted their eyes, for fear that they would be annihilated by the cruel ruler. One day, Omani strode into Bangal, hunting for some food. Prior to that day, Omani had never heard of Bosheba or his legendary powers. So when Bosheba came walking through the square, his crown gleaming in the radiant sunlight, Omani couldn’t help but stare directly at him. “What’s this?” shouted Bosheba. He stopped in his tracks and pointed his wand at Omani. “Avert your eyes, dog! Don’t you know of my powers?” Omani remained poised, looking at the king. Bosheba didn’t look very powerful to him. In fact, in his oversize crown and patchwork cape, the king looked rather comical. Omani found his appearance so amusing that he started to laugh. “You dare laugh at the king?” Bosheba shouted with fury. “Very well! You shall be turned to dust!” The king pointed his wand at Omani and screamed, “To dust!” Omani cocked his head and stared at him. “To dust!” Bosheba shouted again. “To dust! To dust!” But much to the king’s surprise, his attempts were fruitless. The wand was nothing more than a sparkly stick, not even long enough to be a cane. When the people of Bangal heard what was happening, they too turned their eyes to look at the king. As they saw him directly for the first time, they realized that he did not seem powerful at all. He was simply a small man in a silly outfit waving a useless stick in the air. On that day, the people of Bangal took their city back from their cruel king. And forever afterward, they remembered the lesson taught to them by Omani: You might be surprised by what you will see if you only have the courage to look.
1. What type of story is this?
(A) Biography (B) Folktale (C) Historical nonfiction (D) Science fiction
2. Why did Omani come to Bangal?
(A) He wanted to challenge the king. (B) He had family in Bangal. (C) He wanted to work for the king. (D) He was looking for food.
3. Read this sentence from the passage:
“The wand was nothing more than a sparkly stick, not even long enough to be a cane.” The author means that the wand
(A) Was not very pretty (B) Could be used for walking (C) Was completely useless (D) Could be used to make fire
4. Based on information in the story, you can tell that
(A) The king truly believed his wand was powerful. (B) The wand had lost its power after years of misuse. (C) The king had lost his real wand. (D) The wand only worked for people whose hearts were pure.
5. What is the moral of the story?
(A) Learn to be happy with what you have. (B) Don’t believe everything you’re told. (C) Do not listen to your elders. (D) Dogs are sometimes smarter than humans.
Unit 3 Vocabulary
Thinking Creatively
Answer each question below. Don’t be afraid to think creatively.
1. Write the first sentence to a novel in which canines take over the world.
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2. When was the last time you made a fruitless attempt at something?
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3. What is something you are uncertain about?
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4. How might you become infamous?
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5. Name an exciting incident that happened to you recently.
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Draw the Relationships
In each grouping of eight words below, draw straight lines between the synonyms (words that mean similar things) and squiggly lines between any antonyms (words that mean nearly opposite things). Every word should have at least one line connected to it. Some may have more.
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The Word Up Project: Level Yellow
3F Draw the Relationships
In each grouping of eight words below, draw straight lines between the synonyms (words that mean similar things) and squiggly lines between any antonyms (words that mean nearly opposite things). Every word should have at least one line connected to it. Some may have more.
3G Understanding What You Read
Read the passage below. Then answer the questions.
What Power is Often Made Of
Sit back, my friends, and let me tell you the saga of Omani, the canine who overthrew the infamous ruler Bosheba. Long ago, when the world was young, King Bosheba ruled the city of Bangal with an iron fist. Bosheba always carried with him a magic wand that was given to him by a powerful sorcerer. Legend had it that the owner of the wand could turn anyone who looked at him into dust. When Bosheba walked through the town square, his subjects averted their eyes, for fear that they would be annihilated by the cruel ruler.
One day, Omani strode into Bangal, hunting for some food. Prior to that day, Omani had never
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