Chapter 13-18 Vocabulary and Discussion Questions PDF

Life is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman Vocabulary and Discussion Questions Chapter 13-18 Stage 2 During reading activities: (Read this section prior to reading each chapter)  Read th...

Life is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman Vocabulary and Discussion Questions Chapter 13-18 Stage 2 During reading activities: (Read this section prior to reading each chapter)  Read the book selection chapters. Mark it, if possible. Use post it notes otherwise for annotating and noting vocabulary with your highlighter.  Check the “during reading” strategies you used. Explain how they worked or didn’t work. Predict: Make a prediction of what you think will happen in the next chapter. What is your prediction for each chapter: It is okay if you don’t naturally have a prediction, just note that below. Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Chapter 17: Chapter 18: Picture: What are you picturing in your head? This is the movie you imagine in your head. Which scenes stood out in each chapter due to characters, colors, actions, etc. If you saw the chapter parts in a movie, what literally stood out? There is no right or wrong answer. Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Chapter 17: Chapter 18: : Relate: What can you relate to in the story so far? Think about the characters, setting, the plot etc. Does it remind you of someone you know personally? Does it remind you of another book or movie you have read or seen? Does the plot remind you of someone or something that really happened or you have read about or seen in the movies? Maybe it reminds you of a song? Monitor: This is checking your understanding as you read. Did you have to go back and re-read a page because you were lost or forgot someone’s name? Maybe your mind drifted or you were distracted, so you needed to go back and re-read. How did you monitor your understanding? Correct Re-read Read on  Change predictions Seek help Annotate: This is marking in your text or post it notes. Did you underline each of your vocabulary words? Did you highlight names? Did you take note of locations? Directions: Select 10 of the most challenging words for you to comprehend and write them in a sentence that pertains to you or someone you know. In other words, select 10 words below and use them in a sentence that tells me about you. Select 10 of the ones that are the most difficult. Type your sentences in the area below or after the word below. I will select 10 randomly for your vocabulary quiz for Chapters 13-18. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 40 Words: Chapters 13–18 intelligent,worthwhile,larder,crew,trust,admit,special,concern,wander,prohibition,impress,instant,ov ercome,brag,peak,counter,progress,humble,root,familiar,labor,engage,wealthy,depression,adventure ,understanding,code,concentrate,collect,formal,common sense,experience,poverty,humor,survive,excuse,supervisor,application,promote,security 1. intelligent, 2. worthwhile, 3. larder, a place to store food or pantry 4. crew, 5. trust, 6. admit, 7. special, 8. concern, 9. wander, 10. prohibition, an act of forbidding or outlawing 11. impress, 12. instant, 13. overcome, 14. brag,  15. peak, 16. counter, 17. progress, 18. humble, 19. root, 20. familiar, 21. labor, 22. engage, 23. wealthy, 24. depression, 25. adventure, 26. understanding, 27. code, 28. concentrate, 29. collect, 30. formal, 31. common sense, 32. experience, 33. poverty, 34. humor, 35. survive, 36. excuse, 37. supervisor, 38. application, 39. promote, 40. security Stage 3 After reading activities:  List the main points of the book selection.  Use the lists to write a brief 50-word summary, not 100 words or 200 words, only and up to 50 words.  Discussion and Writing Response Directions: Read this area prior to reading Chapters 13-18. Fill in as many, but not necessary to complete all boxes. ☺ Life is so good Chapter /Page Thoughts Questions Epiphanies (A sudden realization) or aha moment What have you liked or disliked? What surprised you? What imagery interested you? Why? What questions do you have? What do you think will happen next? What symbols or allusions did you find? What notes did you take on the chapter? Why would the author___________? What theme is the author creating by using _____________? Why does the author keep mentioning the element of ______? Who/what is _______ meant to represent, considering (this happens/is said)? What is your favorite quote/life lesson from the reading? Statements, insights, questions regarding symbolism, allegory, allusion, changes, theme, elements