Short Story Study Guide

Study Guide

Review the basic story elements and order of events for the following stories:

“7th Grade”
“Thank You Ma'am”
“Names/Nombres”
“Zebra”
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”

You will be tested on the following vocabulary – use your literature book to look up the definitions:

scowl -
linger -
presentable -
suede -
initial -
chaotic -
wince -
intricate -
scuttle -
cower -

A Peek at Next Week

Next week in Language Arts we will be finishing our narratives. We will be adding sensory detail to our stories, and revising them. Starting on Thursday we will begin typing our final drafts.

In Reading we will read "Rikki-tikki-tavi" in our literature books. Students will also be presenting their book reports on Thursday.

Important Days:
Tuesday- Magazine Turn-in Day
Wednesday- 7th Grade Golf Field Trip
Thursday- Book Reports due
Friday- No School, Teacher's Institute

Origin of Names

Use the following websites to generate 10 facts regarding your first and last name:


http://www.ancestry.com

Go to Learning Center
On the lower right side of the page – type your name
Do this for your surname (last name) and first name

www.behindthename.com

Use this website to find additional facts about your name.

Story Board Book Report

POSTER BOARD - STORY BOARD BOOK REPORT FICTION
Due – September 23, 2010


1. PLOT EXPLANATION – (minimum 5 squares, including a detailed explanation underneath each picture. At least 2-3 sentences)

10pts _____



2. DELIVERY – (eye contact, voice level, smoothness, demonstrates knowledge of book)

10pts _________



3. STORY BOARD ( effort, color, neatness, 5 squares minimum, title and author, your name and class period)

10pts _________



Total points = _________/30