5 th grade Summer Reading Guide for The Keeping Room

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1 5 th grade Summer Reading Guide for The Keeping Room Name: Directions: Complete the chart for each chapter of the book (may be in list format). Then, respond to the questions or prompts that follow on the lines provided. Please use complete sentences for these responses. Make sure to bring this reading guide with you to class on the first day of school. Also, as you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. A page has been provided at the back of this reading guide where you may jot down interesting historical information. Before Reading The Keeping Room is a work of historical fiction. What does historical fiction mean to you? Make a prediction. What is a keeping room and how will it be important to the story? The setting of a book is its time and place. As you read The Keeping Room, look for clues to the setting. Write several sentences telling what you read that led you determine this story s setting. As you read the story, keep a list of feelings you are having and write a few sentences telling what have you read that caused you to feel this way. Space is provided on the back of this page. For example, if you find yourself feeling angry, write that down and then explain what you read that gave you that feeling. Write at least eight entries on this page. It is okay to list the same feeling more than once, but share other feelings you had as well.

2 My Feelings About What I m Reading 1. Part/Event in Story My Feeling Explanation

3 CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO Use what you have learned in these two chapters to respond to the following: Why doesn t Euven Wylie go to war? What are your thoughts about his reasons? If you were a young man at this time, would you think as Joey does or as Euven? Give support for your answer.

4 CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR As you read from chapter 5 and beyond The author shows the character traits of Joey and his sister, Mary, through what they say and do. What differences do you notice between the two in their character and personality? Give several examples from the story to support your answers.

5 CHAPTER FIVE Why did the British soldiers take over the Kershaw home to use as their headquarters? Take time to think about what you have learned about the Kershaw family as you prepare your answer to this question. CHAPTER SIX Make a prediction. Will Joey have a chance to strike against the Redcoats as his father tells him to do? What do you think he will do?

6 Joey did not want to witness the prisoners being hanged in his backyard. He later changed his mind and wanted to speak to each one before they died. Why did this become so important to Joey? CHAPTER SEVEN On page 100, Biddy says, Redbirds, blackbirds, all birds loves their babies just the same. What is Biddy trying to get Joey to understand? CHAPTER EIGHT

7 CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN Even though Captain Harkins is the enemy, he gives his life to save Joey. Why do you think he does this? What does this tell you about Captain Harkins?

8 CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE

9 The main character, Joey, changes drastically from the beginning of the story to the end. Give a t least three examples of the way Joey changes and what causes this change. After reading - Write a short book review of The Keeping Room. A book review is a short writing briefly telling what a book is about and why someone else should or should not read it. You give your opinion to others who may be considering reading it. Tell in a few sentences what this book was about. Then tell your opinion about the book giving reasons to support those opinions.

10 Historical Connection to The Keeping Room Directions: As you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. Events I d like to know more about: People and places I d like to know more about: Facts/Items I d like to know more about:

11 6 th grade Summer Reading Guide for Number the Stars Name: Directions: Complete the chart for each chapter of the book (may be in list format). An example of each category in the chart has been provided for Chapter One. Then, respond to the questions or prompts that follow on the lines provided. Please use complete sentences for these responses. Make sure to bring this reading guide with you to class on the first day of school. Also, as you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. A page has been provided at the back of this reading guide where you may jot down interesting historical information. Before Reading Number the Stars is a work of historical fiction. What does historical fiction mean to you? CHAPTER ONE Ellen young girl, friend of Anne Marie, dark hair Girls encounter soldiers on way home Sneering page 3

12 Ellen and Annemarie are stopped by German soldiers on their way home from school. They decide not to tell their parents about this so that their parents will not worry. What would you do in the same or similar situation? Would you tell your parents? Why or why not? CHAPTER TWO The setting of a book is its time and place. As you read Number the Stars, look for clues to the setting. Write several sentences telling what you read that led you determine this story s setting.

13 CHAPTER THREE The Germans begin ordering Jewish people to close up their shops and businesses, but other people are not being required to do this. Can you think of groups of people you know about or have read about that have also been treated poorly? Who are they? How does it make you feel to hear about these people? What do you think about the people who are mistreating others? CHAPTER FOUR

14 CHAPTER FIVE What words and phrases in Chapter 5 help you to visualize the voices and actions of the Nazis who break into the Johansens home? How do you feel as you visualize the invaders behavior? Why do you think you feel that way? CHAPTER SIX

15 CHAPTER SEVEN In this chapter you learn that Ellen has never seen the ocean before; the real ocean that is a world of open water. Remember back to the first time you saw the ocean. Describe in a short paragraph a clear memory you have of the ocean - the water, the horizon, the beach and the people you saw. If you have never been to the ocean, describe another place that you have been to that you love and think is wonderful. CHAPTER EIGHT

16 CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN Ellen says, I m so sorry your Aunt Birte died. What causes Annemarie to keep the truth from Ellen? What effect does Annemarie s silence have on Ellen? In Chapter Ten, you finally discover the source of the title for this book. Find the passage in which number the stars is mentioned. Where does this passage come from?

17 CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE The book is written from Annemarie s point of view. Take some time to think about Ellen s point of view. How do you think she feels about the journey to Sweden? What thoughts are going through her mind?

18 CHAPTER THIRTEEN Annemarie is given a great responsibility to carry a very important package to her uncle. Think about a time you were given a great responsibility. What was the situation and what made it so great? How did you feel about being the one to have this responsibility? CHAPTER FOURTEEN

19 CHAPTER FIFTEEN CHAPTER SIXTEEN

20 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Annemarie leans more as Uncle Henrick explains why the handkerchief is so important. Summarize what the handkerchief was used for. Think about bravery and courage. Does bravery mean being unafraid, or does it mean doing something daring even if you are afraid? Use Annemarie s journey to her uncle s ship as an example. What other examples of courage can you find in these chapters? AFTERWORD What was some new (and maybe surprising) information included in the afterword?

21 What message would the author like her readers to remember from this book? Why is it important to read the afterword of historical fiction books?

22 After reading You learned much about the main character, Annmarie, as you read this story. Think of three words or character traits that you would use to describe her. Give specific examples from the story to support the character traits you chose. In other words, what did you read that made you think Annemarie was that type of person? Example: If you think Annemarie was intelligent, what specifically did you read that showed you her intelligence? If you think she was foolish, what specifically did you read that led you to that conclusion? After reading - Write a short book review of Number the Stars. A book review is a short writing briefly telling what a book is about and why someone else should or should not read it. You give your opinion to others who may be considering reading it. Tell in a few sentences what this book was about. Then tell your opinion about the book giving reasons to support those opinions.

23 Historical Connection to Number the Stars Directions: As you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. Events I d like to know more about: People and places I d like to know more about: Facts/Items I d like to know more about:

24 7 th grade Summer Reading Guide for The Egypt Game Name: Directions: Complete the chart for each chapter of the book (may be in list format). Then, respond to the questions or prompts that follow on the lines provided. Please use complete sentences for these responses. Make sure to bring this reading guide with you to class on the first day of school. Also, as you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. A page has been provided at the back of this reading guide where you may jot down interesting historical information. CHAPTER ONE The Discovery of Egypt How do people in the community generally feel about the Professor? Who first witnesses the Egypt Game?

25 CHAPTER TWO- Enter April What does April Hall sometimes call herself? Why? Why is April impressed by the man at A-Z? What does April tell the man she wants to be when she grows up? CHAPTER THREE - Enter Melanie and Marshall

26 What is Melanie s favorite occupation? What does Melanie keep hidden in the dull-looking old geography book? How does April react to Melanie s secret hobby? What name does Melanie give to the games that the girls play? CHAPTER FOUR The Egypt Girls How do April and Melanie earn the name the Egypt girls? What do April, Marshall, and Melanie find in the deserted yard that April considers a beautiful messenger from out of the ancient past?

27 CHAPTER FIVE - The Evil God and the Secret Spy Who do the girls appoint pharaoh? Why? What do they name the pharaoh? What happens unbeknownst to the girls after they throw the boxes over the fence? CHAPTER SIX Eyelashes and Ceremony

28 What nickname do Toby and Ken give to April? Why is it important? What do Isis and Nefertiti represent? How are the rituals of the Egypt game recorded? What is the Crocodile Stone? What do the girls do with it? CHAPTER SEVEN - Neferbeth Why do April and Melanie ask Elizabeth to join the Egypt game?

29 CHAPTER EIGHT Prisoners of Fear How does Elizabeth respond to the Egypt game? What name do Melanie and April give to Elizabeth in the game? Who does the community believe is guilty? Who organizes the efforts to invite the Professor to leave? What changes do the players notice in Egypt when they stop by briefly? CHAPTER NINE Summoned by the Mighty One

30 What is April s plan for revisiting Egypt? What costumes do April, Elizabeth, Melanie, and Marshall wear for Halloween? CHAPTER TEN The Return to Egypt What does the Egypt gang claim to be the secret omen? CHAPTER ELEVEN Egypt Invaded

31 What does April declare the Crocodile God demands for sacrifice? What do the players decide to use for sacrifices? CHAPTER TWELVE - Elizabethan Diplomacy Who enters Egypt uninvited? Why does Elizabeth invite the boys to join their game? Who does Melanie credit with saving the Egypt game after outsiders discover the game s existence? Why does Melanie think that Elizabeth s method is successful? What does diplomacy mean?

32 CHAPTER THIRTEEN Moods and Maybes What kind of list does Toby ask the girls to make? What does he plan to do with it? CHAPTER FOURTEEN - Hieroglyphics What do Toby and Ken bring to Egypt?

33 Who is Thoth? Why does Toby think they should finish the alphabet of hieroglyphics? List the players Egyptian names and hieroglyphic symbols. CHAPTER FIFTEEN The Ceremony for the Dead How are the high priests of Anubis chosen for the ceremony? Why do the players become less cautious? What knowledge does one very small Egyptian keep to himself?

34 CHAPTER SIXTEEN The Oracle of Thoth Why does Ken think the rest of the players are crazy? CHAPTER SEVENTEEN The Oracle Speaks Why do the Egyptians argue about the oracle s answer?

35 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Where is Security? What does Marshall leave in Egypt? What does April ask the oracle? How do the Egyptians react to the oracle s answer? Who is most worried about Marshall s question to the oracle? Why? CHAPTER NINETEEN Confession and Confusion

36 Why does Toby call April at home? Why does Toby fake injury? How does the oracle answer Marshall s questions? Why was everyone surprised by the oracle s response to Marshall s question? CHAPTER TWENTY Fear Strikes Who wants to ask the oracle another question? Why?

37 CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE The Hero How does Marshall describe the man who grabs April? How does Marshall s participation in the capture change his behavior? CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Gains and Losses What is the Professor s real name? What objects does the Professor show to April?

38 To whom did the items the Professor showed to April once belong? How does April respond to Dorothea s letter? CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Christmas Keys Who asks to see the Egypt gang on Christmas Eve? What reason does the Professor give for wanting to meet with the group? What is the Professor s former profession? How did A-Z store get started? What information does the Professor give about the oracle? Why does April feel sad after the children receive their keys?

39 After reading - Write a short book review of The Egypt Game. A book review is a short writing briefly telling what a book is about and why someone else should or should not read it. You give your opinion to others who may be considering reading it. Tell in a few sentences what this book was about. Then tell your opinion about the book giving reasons to support those opinions.

40 Historical Connection to The Egypt Game Directions: As you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. Events I d like to know more about: People and places I d like to know more about: Facts/Items I d like to know more about:

41 8 th grade Summer Reading Guide for The Midwife s Apprentice Name: Directions: Complete the chart for each chapter of the book (may be in list format). An example of each category in the chart has been provided for Chapter One. Then, respond to the questions or prompts that follow on the lines provided. Please use complete sentences for these responses. Make sure to bring this reading guide with you to class on the first day of school. Also, as you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. A page has been provided at the back of this reading guide where you may jot down interesting historical information. Before Reading The Midwife s Apprentice is a work of historical fiction. What does historical fiction mean to you? CHAPTER ONE Brat/Beetle - 13 yrs. old, found sleeping in a dung heap Brat is discovered in a dung heap by Jane Moiling pg. 1

42 CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE

43 CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE

44 CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN

45 CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE

46 CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN

47 CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER THIRTEEN

48 CHAPTER FOURTEEN CHAPTER FIFTEEN

49 CHAPTER SIXTEEN CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

50 1) In what ways does Alyce demonstrate intelligence? Why do you think some people call her a lackwit fool? 2) What are some of the villagers beliefs and superstitions? Why is it important for the author to include those beliefs in the story? 3) Who or what is the devil? What do the devil s visits reveal about the villagers? 4) What events and beliefs about herself cause Alyce to leave the midwife? What makes her decide to return? 5) In what ways do Jane Sharp, Will, the cat, Edward, Jennet, and Magister Reese all help Alyce to find her place in the world?

51 6) How is life different for children of Alyce s time than it is for children now? How is it similar? 7) Do you think Alyce will succeed in making a life for herself? Why? Be able to point to evidence in the text to back up your answer. Write a short book review of The Midwife s Apprentice. A book review is a short writing briefly telling what a book is about and why someone else should or should not read it. You give your opinion to others who may be considering reading it. Tell in a few sentences what this book was about. Then tell your opinion about the book giving reasons to support those opinions.

52 Historical Connection to The Midwife s Apprentice Directions: As you read, make note of interesting historical events, people, places or facts about which you would like to learn more. You will have the opportunity to research your topic of choice during the first week of school and create a product that combines this story with your historical research. A menu of product choices will be provided by your history teacher. Events I d like to know more about: People and places I d like to know more about: Facts/Items I d like to know more about: