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Summer of the Monkeys
by Wilson Rawls
Response Journal
Name: ______
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Chapters 1-3
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the words below. Then, write the dictionary definition. Add 3 new words of your own to the list.
new word / what I think it means… / dictionary definitioncontraption, pg 4
foliage, pg 12
rigid, pg 11
slough, pg 9
terrapin, pg 3
Illustrate what you imagine the setting of this selection to look like.
Caption: ______
Chapter 4: Create a character map of Jay Berry. Cite text to support the words you use to describe his character.
Figurative Language, Chapters 5 and 6
In this selection, the author uses figurative language to bring the story to life and make it more interesting to the reader. Look for examples of the following types of figurative language as you read. Record examples and page numbers of each, then explain what is meant by the phrase.
Similes
Page # / Example:What it means:
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What it means:
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What it means:
Metaphor
Page # / Example:What it means:
Idiom
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Personification
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Cause and Effect, Chapter 7
In literature, as in life, many of the choice made by characters lead to consequences. Some of these consequences are positive and others are negative. As you read, look for actions or choices made by characters in the selection and the effects of their choices. Record at least 4 of these cause – effect relationships below.
Cause / EffectExample:
Daisy was born with a crippled leg. Her father wanted her to be able to walk and move about, so he made her a crutch from a red oak limb with a fork on the end. / Daisy could zip around quickly with the crutch, and was almost as fast as Jay Berry was on two good legs. This allowed her to play outside in her playhouse and not be stuck inside.
Cut apart the following events from Chapter 9 and place them in the correct order.
Jay Berry goes to sleep and wakes up with a pounding headache and his britches are missing.Jay Berry gives Jimbo an apple.
Jay Berry dreams about the monkeys throwing him and Rowdy into a well.
Jay Berry and Rowdy make their way home.
Daisy tells Jay Berry to stop feeding the apples to the monkeys or they will make the monkeys fat.
Jimbo gives Jay Berry a can of whisky mash.
Jay Berry explains to Mama that the monkeys gave him mash and got him drunk, but she doesn’t believe him.
Jay Berry pretends to cry to get Rowdy to go with him to the woods.
Jay Berry finds the monkeys drinking mash from a whisky still.
Jay Berry drinks the mash and feeds some to Rowdy.
Chapters 10-11
As you read today, think about connections you are able to make with the text. Find one connection for each area listed below and tell about your connection.
Text to Self
In the book, / In my life,Text to Text
In this book, / In another book titledText to World
In the book, / I rememberChapter 12
Create an illustration for each of the topic areas below. Be sure to include a caption for each picture.
Characters / SettingCaption: / Caption:
Problem / Predicted Solution
Caption: / Caption:
Chapter 14-15
A fact is information that can be proven, while an opinion is information based on what someone thinks or feels. As you read, look for statements in the text that fit these categories. Use them to complete the following chart.
Facts
Page # / Statement / How it can be provenOpinions
Page # / Statement / Who is sharing this opinion?Your opinion:
State your opinion about Daisy’s character and justify your response with an explanation.
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Chapter 16: Complete the story map below using complete sentences:
Setting: (time and place)Characters:
Problem:
Events:
Solution:
Chapter 17: Create a timeline of 8 important events from the selection:
Chapters 18-19: Summary
In your own words, write a persuasive paragraph that gives a short summary of the book and entices others to read the story. Use your best handwriting and correct grammar and spelling.
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Reflection
Did you enjoy this selection? If so, please tell about your favorite part and what you liked about the book. If not, please tell why you didn’t like the book and how you think the author could have made it more interesting.
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