The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 1. Welcome to the world of Tom Sawyer! While you read this novel, you will be working through the materials in this packet. Please make sure that you are reading and following all of the directions carefully and that you complete each activity in the packet. 2. Make sure you ASK for help when you need it. Introducing the Novel * What You Need a. “Introducing the Novel” Article b. The questions below * Read “Introducing the Novel”. Once you have finished reading, answer the following questions. 1. What anniversary occurred in 1876? 2. To Americans, what was smaller than the cities? 3. Mark Twain was a world-famous ___________ and ______________. 4. What name did Twain choose for the fictional version of his hometown in the story? 5. Define idyll- 6. St. Petersburg is divided into strict social classes, from _____________, ______________ people to penniless ______________, enslaved ______________ ______________, and _________________ people. 7. What two things does Twain contrast in his writing? 8. What was one Mark Twain’s purposes for writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? 9. In the novel, Tom’s greatest strength is his _________________. 10. Tom Sawyer represents ________________. 11. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is set in a Mississippi river town called _________________. The time is the ___________. Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer While you read- You will need to complete ONE active reading/holding thinking guide per chapter. In order to receive full credit you must complete at least 8 dots on the chart AND use AT LEAST 5 of the boxes. Please include the page number next to EACH entry At the end of each chapter there will be several questions for you to answer. Sometimes there will also be other activities for you to complete. Make sure you are following your directions closely and ASK if you need help. Now it’s time to start reading. If you would like, you may choose a partner to read with. (Remember, partner means two-no more!) Make sure the person you choose to work with will be HELPING you understand the story, not keeping you from making progress. Chapter 1- Tom Skips out- And In (pages 1-7) 1.Where is Tom’s mother? _____________________________ 2. Who is raising Tom? _______________________________ 3. How did Aunt Polly discover that Tom was swimming instead of in school? __________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 4. Describe the confrontation between Tom and the new boy who had moved into the village. ________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary 1. Confrontation- a face to face disagreement 2. Seize (page 1)- to take hold of suddenly; grasp 3. Obliged (page 2)- required to do a service or favor for 4. Presently (page 4)- in a little while; soon 5. Rage (page 6)- violent anger New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. Aunt PollyTom SawyerJimSid- Chapter 2- Work Is Turned Into Play (pages 8-11) 1. How did Tom manipulate others to do his work? ___________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 2. According to Tom, what is “the great law of human action”? ___ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ New Vocabulary 1. Whitewash (page 8)- a liquid used for whitening walls, woodwork 2. Chap (page 9)- a man or boy 3. Consent (page 10)- to approve or agree 4. Manipulate- to influence in an unfair manner New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Ben Rogers2. Billy Fisher3. Johnny Miller- Chapter 3- Tom Falls in Love- Again (pages 12-17) 1. Describe Tom’s new love interest. (How does she look?) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. How did Tom let the new girl know that he was interested in her? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 3. How did she respond? ______________________________ _______________________________________________ 4. Why did Tom get so upset when Aunt Polly punished him at the dinner table? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary 1. Deserted (page 12)- left empty or alone 2. Seldom (page 12)- rare 3. Splendid (page 12)- excellent, fine, or very good 4. Hastened (page 13)- moving or acting quickly 5. Mischief (page 15)- behavior that causes annoyance 6. Thus (page 16)- as an example; in this way 7. Neglect (page 17)- to pay no or little attention to New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Amy Lawrence- **Once you have completed ALL of the activities and questions for Chapter 3, please see Miss Falk for the Chapter 1-3 Quiz **Do NOT start Chapter 4 until you have taken the Chapter 1-3 Quiz **You may NOT use the book for the quiz. You MUST take the quiz BY YOURSELF. Chapter 4- Sunday School Comes- And Goes (pgs 18-23) 1. Who is Mary? ____________________________________ 2. Why didn’t Tom want to go to church? __________________ _______________________________________________ 3. Describe Tom’s behavior in church. ____________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 4. How do you think Tom got enough tickets to try to win the Bible? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 5. Who do you think Amy Lawrence is? ____________________ New Vocabulary 1. Recite (page 18)- to repeat 2. Bureau (page 19)- a chest of drawers 3. Diligently (page 19)- constant effort to accomplish something 4. Daintily (page 20)- in a delicate manner 5. Quarrel (page 20)- an argument 6. Sheepish (page 23)- embarrassed or bashful New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Mary2. Mr. Walters3. Judge Thatcher- Chapter 5- Church Has Variety in It (pages 24-26) 1. Why didn’t the other children like Willie Mufferson? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. What was the commotion in church? ____________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary 1. Commotion- noisy disturbance 2. Belle (page 24)- a woman or girl admired for her beauty or charm 3. Solemn (page 24)- serious 4. Clamored (page 26)- making a loud noise New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Willie Mufferson- Chapter 6- Tom Meets Becky Thatcher (pages 27-38) 1. What did Tom do to try to get out of going to school? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. Why did the other boys envy Tom at school? _______________ _______________________________________________ 3. According to Tom and Huck, what are three things you can use to cure warts? _______________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 4. Why did Tom confess that he was late to school because he stopped to talk to Huck Finn? _________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary 1. Envy- a feeling of jealousy 2. Foolish (page 29)- silly; stupid 3. Outcast (page 30)- a person who is rejected from a home or society 4. Hailed (page 30)- greeted; called out or yelled to catch attention 5. Switched (page 35)- whipped or beaten 6. Resist (page 37)- to go against or oppose something New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Huckleberry Finn- 2. Becky Thatcher- EXAMINING SUPERSTITIONS In chapter 6, Tom and Huck talk about different ways to cure warts. Many of the ways they discussed are superstitions. A superstition is a belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events, will influence its outcome. FOR EXAMPLE: Superstition: “If you step on a crack you’ll break your mother’s back.” Is this true? NO! How many times have you walked on the sidewalk and stepped on the cracks…did you go home and find out your mother had a broken back? Probably not! This is an example of a superstition. TO DO: Complete the next page to find out how superstitious you are. After you have finished, the next few pages will give you information about different superstitions and how they got started….watch out for black cats! Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 4-6 quiz. You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 7 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 7- Tom Engages- And Disengages (pages 39-44) 1. What did Tom and Becky break up? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Slate (page 40)- a writing tablet made out of thin rock 2. Hesitated (page 42)- paused; stopped 3. Restless (page 44)- never at rest; uneasy 4. Possession (page 44)- something that is owned by someone 5. Suspect (page 44)- to doubt or mistrust; to guess about something New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Joe Harper Chapter 8- A Pirate Enters- But Robin Hood Leaves (pages 45-49) 1. Describe the game that the boys played in the woods. ________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Dodged (page 45)- moved quickly to escape 2. Unfurl (page 45)- to spread or open 3. Uttered (page 46)- spoke; said 4. Caitiff (page 47)- a coward 5. Slew (page 49)- killed by violence 6. Grieving (page 49)- feeling sadness Chapter 9- Grave Events Open in the Graveyard (Pages 50-56) 1. Who were the three men in the graveyard? _________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. Why did Injun Joe stab the doctor? _____________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Doze (page 50)- to sleep lightly or for a short time; nap 2. Sacred (page 51)- worthy of respect; special 3. Muddle (page 55)- to mix up or confuse New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Muff Potter- 2. Hoss Williams3. Injun Joe- 4. Dr. Robinson- Chapter 10- The Night Ends Many Things (pages 57-62) 1. What did Potter think he stabbed the doctor? _______________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. Why are the boys afraid to tell the authorities who killed the doctor? __________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Tannery (page 57)- a place where animal hides are tanned 2. Mum (page 58)- silent; not saying a word 3. Courage (page 61)- bravery 4. Authorities- police New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Bull Harbison- Active Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapters 1-10 Many new characters are introduced in the first section of Tom Sawyer. Use the web diagram on this page to keep track of new characters and their relationship to top. Go back through your packet to include the most important characters. Write the names of these characters in the circle and connect them to the “Tom” circle with a line. One the line, write a short description of the character’s relationship to Tom. The first one has been done for you. Aunt Polly Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapters 1-10 Personal Response What was your first impression of Tom? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Make a list of words that you think describe Tom. (At least 10) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Analyzing Literature Recall and Interpret 1. How does Tom get his friends to whitewash the fence for him? According to Mark Twain, what “great law of human action” is he following? ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2. Who is Huckleberry Finn? Why does Tom find him appealing? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 3. What do Tom and Huck witness in the graveyard? What agreement do they make about what they have seen? ___________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 7-10 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 11 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 11- Muff Potter Goes to Jail (pages 63- 66) 1. Who did Huck and Tom think Injun Joe’s master was? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. How did Tom behave at home after the body was taken away? __________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Eased (page 64)- freed from difficulty or great effort 2. Dreadful (page 65)-causing great fear or terror; terrible 3. Troublesome (page 66)- causing trouble, annoyance or difficulty 4. Inquests (page 66)- an investigation or inquiry Chapter 12- Tom’s Heart Mends-And Breaks, Again (pages 67-71) 1. Why did Aunt Polly give Tom the “water treatment”? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What do you think “pain-killer” was? ______________ 3. How did Becky react when she finally saw Tom again after her long absence? _____________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Remedies (pg. 67)- things used to cure or relieve a disease 2. Switched (pg. 68)- jerked or swished sharply 3. Ails (pg. 69)- feeling ill or having pain 4. Cruel (pg. 70)- knowingly causing pain or distress to others 5. Sorrowfully (pg. 71)- sadly New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Peter Chapter 13- Three Pirates Set Sail (pages 72-77) 1. Why is Tom feeling so sorry for himself at the beginning of this chapter? _____________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. Who is Joe and why was he also sad? ____________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 3. What did Joe and Tom and Huck decide to do and why? ___________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Chapter 14- The Pirates Find They Are Drowned (pages 78-81) 1. Describe the boys’ life on the island: ____________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. What was the “boom” the boys heard? ___________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 3. Why do you think the boys were starting to feel sad? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Chapter 15- A Pirate Steals a Visit Home (pages 82-85) 1. Why do you think Tom sneaked home? __________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. Why did Tom hide when he was spying on his family? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 3. What do you think Tom wrote on the piece of bark? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 11-15 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 16 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 16- The Pirates Smoke the Peace Pipe (pages 86-93) 1. Describe what the boys ate while they were on the island: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What games did the boys play? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 3. What happened when Joe and Tom smoked Huck’s pipe? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Gradually (page 86)- taking place, changing or moving little by little 2. Dainty (page 89)- pleasing to the taste and often delicate 3. Keel (page 90)- fall 4. Feebly (page 90)- physically weak 5. Boughs (page 92)- branches Chapter 17- Tom’s Secret Comes Alive (pages 94-96) 1. Why do you think the whole village grieved over the boys? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What was Tom’s secret? _______________________ _________________________________________ 3. Describe the scene when the boys reappeared in the church: ____________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Grief (page 94)- sadness 2. Ashamed (page 95)- embarrassed 3. Pitiful (page 95) – pathetic 4. Pulpit (page 95)- a podium in the front of the church 5. Envying (page 96)- jealous Chapter 18- Everybody Loves a Hero- Except Becky (pages 97-103) 1. Why do you think Aunt Polly didn’t punish Tom for running away? _____________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. Why did Aunt Polly think Tom didn’t care about her? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 3. Describe how the other children reacted to our “pirates” when they got back to school: ____________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Pity (page 97)- shame 2. Dim (page 98)- not bright or clear 3. Seized (page 99)- grasp or grab with force New Characters- Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Sereny Harper2. Mary Austin3. Alfred Temple- Chapter 19- Aunt Polly Ends Her Doubts (pages 104-106) 1. When Tom got home from school, why was Aunt Polly upset? ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ 2. How do you think tom really feels about Aunt Polly? Why? ___________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Grieving (page 105)- experiencing great pain or sadness Chapter 20- Tom Becomes Becky’s Noble Hero (pages 107-111) 1. How was Tom a hero to Becky and why do you think he did this? _________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Anatomy (page 108)- the human body 2. Noble (page 111)- very impressive in appearance; honorable New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Mr. Dobbins- Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 16-20 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 21 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 21- School Breaks Up-For Vacation (pages 112-114) 1. What did the boys do to get back at their teacher for his whippings? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Severe (page 112)- harsh; serious; stern Chapter 22- The Boys Change- And Change Again (pages 115-117) 1. Why do you think Tom wanted to “smoke, chew and swear” more than ever once he agreed not to? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What happened during the summer that made everybody “get religion”? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Affairs (page 115)- events or performances 2. Duller (page 116)- more boring 3. Bedclothes (117)- sheets and blankets New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. Ben Rogers- 2. Jim Hollis- Chapter 23- Potter’s Trial Ends With a Crash (pages 118-122) 1. Before he was in jail, how did Muff Potter help Huck and Tom out? __________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What did the boys give to Muff Potter while he was in jail? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 3. Where do you think Tom went in the middle of the night? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 4. After reading this chapter, what do you think will happen now? _____________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Companion (page 122)- partner; friend 2. Ashamed (page 122)- embarrassed Chapter 24- Injun Joe Haunts Tom’s Dreams (pages 123- 124) 1. What was the town’s reaction over Tom’s confession? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. How did Tom feel during the day? In the night? Why was there a difference? ____________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Glittering (page 123)- brilliant or showy 2. Glory (page 123)- a state of absolute happiness Chapter 25- The Search for Buried Treasure Begins (pages 125-130) 1. What new adventure did Tom cook up? _____________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Pick (page 126)- a heavy tool used to loosen or break up soil 2. Satisfied (page 128)- content 3. Grit (page 129)- to grind or grate together Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 21-25 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 26 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 26- Treasure-And Trouble- Are Found (pages 131-138) 1. What superstitions kept the boys out of the haunted house that Friday? _________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. Where do you think Injun Joe and the others got the money they hid in the haunted house? ______________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 3. What did the men find when they were hiding their money? ____________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Courage (page 132)- fearlessness; bravery 2. Comrade (page 134)- a person who shares in one’s activities; friend 3. Revenge (page 138)- providing a punishment in return for one already received Chapter 27- The Treasure Trail is Found Again (pages 139-141) 1. Where was Injun Joe’s hideout Number 2? _________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Tavern (page 140)- bar; pub Chapter 28- Tom Enters Number Two (pages 142-144) 1. Why didn’t Injun Joe wake up when Tom broke into his room? _________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Retired (page 142)- isolated; removed; solitary 2. Budged (page 143)- moved slightly; caused to move Chapter 29- Ton Picnics, but Huck-! (pages 145-151) 1. Who was Injun Joe and his gang going to harm and why? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. What did Huck do to save the Widow Douglas? _______ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Straightway (page 145)- In a direct course 2. Plunged (page 148)- A sudden, violent pitching movement 3. Anxious (page 151)- Concerned, fearful, uneasy Chapter 30- Becky and Tom Disappear (pages 152-157) 1. Why do you think Huck was afraid to tell the Welshman that Injun Joe was one of the men at the Widow Douglas’s? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 2. Who never came back from the picnic? Where do you think they are? _______________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Apiece (page 152)- For each piece, thing, or person 2. Rascals (page 153)- dishonest person New Characters: Write any information that you have learned about these characters (think about personalities, appearances, actions). You may need to add to this sheet as you continue reading the book. 1. The Welshman2. Mrs. Thatcher3. Mrs. Harper- Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 26-30 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time! DO NOT START CHAPTER 31 UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN THE QUIZ! Chapter 31- Lost, Found-And Lost Again! (pages 158-163) 1. Who did Becky and Tom find in the cave? ___________ _________________________________________ 2. How did Tom keep track of how to get back to Becky? _________________________________________ _________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Hoarse (page 161)- harsh; throaty; rough 2. Weary (page 161)- physically or mentally exhausted by hard work Chapter 32- Tom and Becky Are Found (pages 164-166) 1. When Tom was exploring the cave, what did he see that helped him find his way out? ____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ 2. What happened to Injun Joe? _________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Grieved (page 164)- to have felt great sadness 2. Toil (page 165)- hard and continuous work Chapter 33- Three Surprises Meet Tom and Huck (pages 167-173) 1. Describe how Injun Joe looked when he was found in the cave: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2. What did the boys do with the treasure that they found? ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Comrade (page 167)- companion; friend 2. Convinced (page 170)- moved by argument or evidence to believe Chapter 34- More Surprises Await-Everyone (pages 174-176) 1. What did the Widow Douglas plan to do for Huck? ________________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Ails (page 175)- to feel ill or have pain Chapter 35- The Adventures End-With Plans for More (pages 177-180) 1. What happened to Huck? ____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ 2. What does Tom plan to do with his life now that he is rich? ____________________________________ ________________________________________ New Vocabulary: 1. Noble (page 177)- brave; honorable 2. Society (page 177)- a body of individuals living together as members of a community Stop! Please see Miss Falk to take the chapters 31-36 quiz You may NOT work with a partner on this. You MAY use your folder to help you. You may NOT use the book. Please ask if you have any questions and take your time!