7th grade ELA Independent Reading Title: Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl 2 As part of Unit 4, students are expected to independently read a memoir. Independently means we will not read this together or have formal class discussions about this book. Students will be graded on completion of this reading log and may have tests on chapters of the book or a large test at the end of the book. The chapters in this book are short and easily managed. There are 25 chapters so one chapter a day is an easy guide to stay on track. The reading log is meant to have students reflect on what is read and to build background as the book is read. Most activities are "in your opinion" questions, but they must be fully explained and proper grammar is required. The book and reading log must be finished on or before May 20, 2021. Please remember that this is in addition to our regular classroom assignments, not instead of. Both things must be done. 3 “Reading is breathing in. Writing is breathing out.” -Pam Allyn- 4 Read the dedication page (For Alfhild, Else, Asta, Ellen and Lous). 1. What is the author's purpose for writing the book? 2. Compare his reasons to the advice Zinsser gives in section 1 of our unit? Section 1: Starting-point Papa and Mama Kindergarten Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter "Papa and Mama" Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 6 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world Mark on the map where your story takes place Look up "Sarpborg, Norway on a world map" and mark it on this map in green. Find Radyr and mark it in purple. Mark your location in red. 7 8 Important Moments from "Papa and Mama" 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter "Kindergarten, 1922-23 (age 6-7)" Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 9 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 10 Important Moments from "Kindergarten" 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 11 1. Why did the author title the first section "Starting-point? 2. What advice from Zinsser did you notice in this section? Section two: Llandaff Cathedral School The bicycle and the sweet-shop The Great Mouse Plot Mr Coombes Mrs Pratchett's Revenge Going to Norway The magic island Avisit to the doctor Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter The Bicycle and the sweet-shop Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 13 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 14 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here The bicycle and the sweet-shop Describe the Character named below using quotes from the 3. chapter 4. 15 5. 2. 6. 1. Mrs. Pratchett 7. Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter The Great Mose Plot Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 16 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 17 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 18 What does the author say is important to do when writing a memoir? Select a significant sentence How does that statement compare to the advice Zinsser gives? Select a significant phrase Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Mr. Coombes Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 19 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 20 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 21 Pressures the characters Feel What pressures does the author, Roald Dahl, face? Type into the arrows. Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Mrs Pratchet's revenge Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 22 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 23 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Put the events into the correct order The author's mother tells him he will be sent away to a new school. The boys find a dead rat. 1 5 The boys get hit with a cane. The author's mother learns that he was punished. They find the candy store closed. As one boy bought candy, the author put the rat into a jar of Gobstoppers. 2 3 6 They form a plot to put it into a jar of sweets. The author is proud of himself and feels like a hero. 4 7 24 Mrs. Prachett goes to school to find the boys. 25 Think of a time that you got in trouble for something. Describe what you did and how your parent/adult reacted to it. Respond here Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Going to Norway Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 26 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 27 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 28 Click here to View this video and discuss the foods they describe. What are they? Would you try them? Do they remind you of any American foods? Respond here 29 Click here to View this video and discuss Norway. What are some of the landforms/locations they show you? Would you like to visit any of these places? Why do you think it is important to learn about how people in other places live? Respond here Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter The magic island Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 30 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 31 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here There is a lot of imagery in this chapter. 1. Use either a jamboard or sketch pad to illustrate the setting using the details given by the author. Paste the picture here.(you may cover my instructions with your image.) 2. Include the quote you are illustrating. 32 Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter A visit to the doctor Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 33 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 34 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here A visit to the doctor: Written Response: Diary Entry Write a Diary Entry from the point of view of the author based on the events in this chapter. Be sure to reveal the character clearly in their tone of voice. The voice of the diary entry should be strong. Dear Diary, St Peter's first day writing home The Matron Homesickness A drive n the motor car Captain Hardcastle Little Ellis and the boil Goat's tobacco Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter First Day Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 37 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 38 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Sentence, Phrase, Word 39 Choose one of each from the chapter "First Day" that you feel encapsulates important ideas of the chapter. Select a significant phrase Select a significant sentence Select only one word Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Writing home Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 40 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 41 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Written Response: Letter Between Characters Write a letter to a friend or family member from the point of view of the author in the book. Be sure to summarize important plot points and explain how they are affecting the characters. Dear ______, From/Love/Sincerely, …. Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter The Matron Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 43 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 44 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Post It Page One piece of other figurative language I noticed (personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, idiom, etc.) Sketch, Doodle, Image of my Visualization Simile or Metaphor I noticed Simile or Metaphor or Analogy I’m making - I think the character is like …. because . (Ideas - are they like scissors, a flower, a tornado, a rainbow, a lion, a rabbit, etc.) 45 Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Homesickness Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 46 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 47 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Post It Page Use these sites for your research: site one site two site three Would you like to go to a boarding school? Explain using details why or why not. Find something new - research boarding schools. Use the sticky notes to write some interesting facts. “Lift a Line” - What’s a powerful quote from the chapter that connects to something you learned in your research. 48 Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter A drive in the motor-car Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 49 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 50 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Compare and contrast cars De Dion-Bouton What is the same about both? Pick a car and compare/contrast it to the car discussed in this 51 chapter. How are they alike and different. Make sure and discuss safety features since there was an accident in the chapter. You pick a car Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Captain Hardcastle Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 52 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 53 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Written Response: Responding to Pressures In the chapter titled "Captain Hardcastle", The author feels many pressures. (discuss the pressures he feels here.) The author responds to these outside forces by… (explain and include text evidence with parenthetical citations) The character could have….(how could he have handled it differently)but instead he…. (how did the character handle it) This shows…(what does this tell us about the author) The reader can tell that the character feels stress/anxiety/worry over…(what is he worried about) because…(cite text evidence about why he is worried) Written Response: Responding to Pressures Describe an experience you had that is similar to the one described in this chapter. Explain the situation, the feeling, and how it was resolved. Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Little Ellis and the boil Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 56 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 57 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 58 Personal Timeline of the Main Character: Discuss the times in the book (so far) that the author experiences or witnesses medical proceedures done with out pain medicine or anesthesia . third first second fifth fourth Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Goat's tobacco Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 59 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 60 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Repton and Shell Getting dressed for the big school Boazers The Headmaster Chocolates Corkers Fagging Games and photography Goodbye school Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Getting dressed for the big school Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 62 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 63 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 64 So you can visualize his uniform Butterfly collar and white shirt waistcoat jacket: front halfway down waistcoat; split in the back forming "tails" trousers with bracers that button How does he feel about dressing like this? Use quotes Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Boazers Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 65 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 66 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Sentence, Phrase, Word What is a prefect? What is a Boazer? Select a significant sentence 67 Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter The Headmaster Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 68 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 69 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 70 Effect of the Time Period Aspect of Setting What is the setting? Time and Place: What time period? Where does the story take place? What is one effect? How does it affect the storyline?(consider the schools; the discipline; the medical practices) What is another effect? How does it affect the character’s views and ideas? Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Chocolates Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 71 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 72 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here What would you do? If you were asked to test a product or food and write a review of it, what would you pick? Write a detailed review of the thing you chose here: (the next slide has examples of a review.) What would you do? If you were asked to test a product or food and write a review of it, what would you pick? e ust b m w revie e can . r u Yo al. W iarism Write g n origi for pla k chec Examples of a review: a detailed review of the thing you chose here: Cadbury chocolate spread is insanely delicious and sinful!! I warmed it up and drizzled it on strawberries for my granddaughter on Valentine's Day! It was a huge hit. The only drawback is that it's quite pricey for the size jar. But I would purchse again for a special occasion. For $40 a speaker worth getting. I find it very durable. Works great, treat it well should last for years. The speaker just arrived. Cudos to the Amazon driver for delivering my package to my building and not the 1 across the street. They r 2 for 2 on last 2 deliveries. The speaker is bigger than I thought. The Yellow looks more like a Gold color, which is what the pic looked liked. I like the color. I think it looks sharp. Sound is not bad for a portable speaker. Cranked Sabbath and ZZ Top both sounded almost as good as my JBL Flip 4's. It is fairly light, so strapping to a belt loop, backpack etc should be no problem. It will not stand on it's own. Paired to my iPhone in a few seconds. I plan on using when I take my everyday walk. I'll update on durability after a month or 2. Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Corkers Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 75 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 76 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here characters Feel traits The author uses vivid language and imagery to describe Corkers. Type those descriptions into the arrows. 77 how word meanings change 78 Go to this website or watch this video. Pick three words that have changed meanings over time. Type the words into the blue boxes. Then, explain what the word originally meant and what it means now. word 1 word 2 word 3 Original meaning: Original meaning: Original meaning: What does it mean now: What does it mean now: What does it mean now: 79 Before reading the next chapter, complete the next slide to gain some background information that will help you better understand it. Why is setting important in a story? In what country does the author go to school? (if you don't remember, look in the chapter "Getting dressed for the big school") Watch this video and tell me what suprises you or you found interesting. American vs. British pronounciations video Look at the same word in an American dictionary and a British dictionary. What do you notice? American click here British click here How has the meaning of the word fag changed? From the videos and the dictionary search, why is it important to know the setting of a story to understand it? Could misunderstandings occur if you don't understand other cultures? There is a second slide of sticky notes if you need more room to respond. (you can delete this text box) 80 Post It Page 81 Use these if you needed more room to answer the previous slide. (you may delete this text box) Post It Page Now read the chapter titled "Fagging" Main Idea from Chapter Fagging Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 82 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 83 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Games and photography Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 84 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 85 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here 86 Watch this video about Eton-fives 1- What would we call it in America? Answer here 2 How did the game get started? Answer here 3 Why do you think you would be good (or bad) at it? Answer here Before reading the next chapter, go back to the map at the beginning of the reading log and mark the following places (make sure to use different colors for all of the places we have located):This link should take you to the map(no promises) London in ______ (type the color you used) Newfoundland in ______(type the color you used) 87 Post It Page Main Idea from Chapter Goodbye school Text to Self Connection Text-to-text connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a previously read text.) Text to Text Connection 88 Text to World Connection Text-to-self connections occur when something in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience. Text-to-world connections: These are connections between events in the story and things that I've seen or read about occurring in the real world 89 Important Moments 1 Describe a significant moment here 2 Describe a significant moment here 3 Describe a significant moment here Wrapping it up 91 Look back at the advice (from your Unit 4 reading log) Zinsser gave for writing a memoir. List and explain the ways Roald Dahl used Zinsser's advice. Six Word Memoir A complex idea can be distilled into a very small number of words. Try to write a 6 word memoir to encapsulate a character from the book. Example Structures to Help: 6 words in a complete thought Hoping for Robin to someone’s Batman I’m refusing to be left out 3 word phrase, maybe contradictory Life is short, eat the cake Just a kid, grow up already! Three groups of 2 words - adjective then noun Smart cookie, little sister, never wrong Always guessing, always struggling, always caring 92 Six Word Memoir about (put the character's name here) 93
