English I Summer Reading Guide: Swallowing Stones Name ...

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Part I: Vocabulary Points: _______ out of 40 points

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.

For each of the following words, fill out the accompanying table. Use your copy of Swallowing Stones to find the sentence where the word is used. Underline the context clues, or clues in the sentence that help you understand its meaning. Then, explain what you think the word means and why. Finally, demonstrate your understanding of the word by writing your own sentence using the word correctly.

EXAMPLE:

Word: MORTIFIED pg. 86

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

"Jenna's hand went instinctively to her hair, which clung to her sweating face and neck in clumps. She shoved her damp hair behind her ears, mortified" (86).

Based on the clues you underlined, what do you think the word means? Why?

Based on my clues, I think mortified means extremely embarrassed. The words "sweating face and neck" let me know that she probably doesn't look very put together. Also, if her hair is "damp," that would mean that she was very sweaty. Running into her boyfriend this way would have to be embarrassing.

Use the word in your own sentence. After falling during a basic spin, the ballerina was mortified and ran crying off the stage.

1. MANSLAUGHTER pg. 12

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues.

Based on the context clues you underlined, what do you think the word means? Why?

Use the word in your own sentence.

2. TRAJECTORY pg. 26

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

3. GYROSCOPE pg. 61

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

4. CONVULSIVE pg. 80

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

5. MUFFLED pg. 97

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

6. OXIDIZE pg. 112

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

7. MIRE pg. 119

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

8. INDIGNANT pg. 145

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

9. SHARDS pg. 183

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

10. TRUCE pg. 233

Synonym:

Write the sentence(s) from Swallowing Stones, underlining context clues:

Based on your clues, what do you think the word means? Why?:

Use the word in your own sentence:

Part II: Character Relationships Points: _______ out of 30 points

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Directions: Are the following relationships positive, negative, or both? Why? Make sure that you write ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE FOR EVERY ROW. Provide two examples.

Characters

EXAMPLE:

Jenna and Andrea

Is the relationship between these characters positive, negative, or both? Explain your answer using the format below IN ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE PER ROW. Provide two examples. Answer: Jenna and Andrea's relationship is positive because Andrea provides support and encouragement to Jenna continuously after the loss of Jenna's father.

Example 1: For example, when Jenna stays cooped up in the house for weeks after her father's death, Andrea encourages her to go to the pool and get out of the house.

Example 2: Also, when Jenna and Andrea go to Spring Lake, Andrea listens to Jenna as she talks about her anger and sadness; she lets Jenna process things without judging her.

Michael and Answer: Amy

Example 1:

Example 2:

Jenna and her mother

Answer: Example 1:

Example 2:

Michael and Answer: Joe

Example 1:

Example 2:

Darcy and Amy

Answer: Example 1:

Example 2:

Michael and Jenna

Answer: Example 1:

Example 2:

Part III: Discussion Questions Points: _______ out of 30 points CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Directions: Answer the following questions using textual evidence. Use the given chapter to find your answers. Make sure to answer all parts of the question. Make sure that you write ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE FOR EVERY ROW. EXAMPLE: Why does Michael end up on the street where Jenna lives?

Answer: Michael ends up on the street where Jenna lives because he feels guilty for firing the gun, and he needs to come and deal with his guilt by watching the family. In a way, it was penance for his deed.

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer: "He realized then that it hadn't been just idle curiosity that had prompted him to look up her address in the phone book three nights ago. He had needed to come here" (54).

1. What is Michael's reaction when he finds out that he is the one who killed Jenna's father? What does this tell you about his character? (Chapter 1)

Answer:

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer:

2. How does the accidental shooting affect Michael's relationship with his girlfriend, Darcy? (Ch. 3-4, Ch. 10) Answer:

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer:

3. How does the accidental shooting affect Jenna's relationship with her boyfriend, Jason? (Chapter 7-8) Answer:

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer:

4. How does Amy influence both Michael and Jenna in positive ways? (Ch. 13-14, 22) Answer:

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer:

5. Why does Michael feel the need to look out for Jenna and her mother? What does he do to help them? (Ch. 13, 16)

Answer:

Cite (copy) a sentence from the book with page number to support your answer:

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