Robinson Crusoe (Saddleback Classics)

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STUDY GUIDE ROBINSON CRUSOE DANIEL DEFOE

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STUDY GUIDE ROBINSON CRUSOE DANIEL DEFOE

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dracula Great Expectations Jane Eyre Moby Dick Robinson Crusoe The Time Machine

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CONTENTS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Notes to the Teacher............................ 4 Facts About the Author ....................... 5 Facts About the Times......................... 5 Facts About the Characters ................. 6 Chapter Summaries ............................. 7 Answer Key ........................................ 9 Literary Glossary .............................. 12 CHAPTER EXERCISES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Inference, Ch. 7 ........................ 29 Idioms, Ch. 7 ............................ 30 Words and Meanings, Ch. 8 ..... 31 Synonyms/Antonyms, Ch. 8..... 32 Words and Meanings, Ch. 9 ..... 33 Comprehension Check, Ch. 9 ... 34 Character Study, Ch. 9.............. 35 Words and Meanings, Ch. 10 ... 36 Cause and Effect, Ch. 10 .......... 37

Words and Meanings, Ch. 1 ..... 14 Personalizing the Story, Ch. 1 .. 15

END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES

Synonyms/Antonyms, Ch. 1 ..... 16

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Words and Meanings, Ch. 2 ..... 17 Recalling Place Names, Ch. 2 .. 18

Book Sequence ......................... 38 Final Exam, Part 1 .................... 39 Final Exam, Part 2 .................... 40

Words and Meanings, Ch. 3 ..... 19 Sequence of Events, Ch. 3 ........ 20

UNIVERSAL EXERCISES

Words and Meanings, Ch. 4 ..... 21

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Inference, Ch. 4 ........................ 22 Personalizing the Story, Ch. 4 .. 23 Words and Meanings, Ch. 5 ..... 24 Point of View, Ch. 5 ................. 25 Words and Meanings, Ch. 6 ..... 26 Comprehension Check, Ch. 6 ... 27 Words and Meanings, Ch. 7 ..... 28 3

Beyond the Text ....................... 41 Plot Study ................................. 42 Theme Analysis ........................ 43 Character Study ........................ 44 Vocabulary Study ..................... 45 Glossary Study ......................... 46 Book Review, Part 1 ................. 47 Book Review, Part 2 ................ 48

SADDLEBACK CLASSICS

NOTES TO THE TEACHER THE NOVELS

Saddleback Classics were expressly designed to help students with limited reading ability gain access to some of the world’s greatest literature. While retaining the essence and stylistic “flavor” of the original, each Saddleback Classic has been expertly adapted to a reading level that never exceeds grade 4.0.

reproducible, are designed to be used chapter-by-chapter as the student’s reading of the novel proceeds. At least two exercises are provided for each book chapter. One of the two always focuses on key vocabulary. The other may be a simple comprehension check or present an important literary concept such as character analysis, point of view, inference, or figurative language. A two-page final exam is also included in every Saddleback Classics Study Guide.

A perfect introduction to later, more indepth investigations of the original works, Saddleback Classics utilize a number of strategies to ensure the involvement of reluctant readers: airy, uncomplicated page design, shortened sentences, easy-reading type style, elimination of archaic words and spellings, shortened total book length, and handsome illustrations.

USING THE STUDY GUIDES

Before assigning any of the reproducible exercises, be sure your students each have a personal copy of the Glossary and the Facts About the Author and About the Times. Students will need to be familiar with many of the literary terms in order to complete the worksheets. The Facts About the Author and About the Times lend themselves to any number of writing, art, or research projects you may wish to assign.

THE STUDY GUIDES

The Saddleback Classics Study Guides provide a wealth of reproducible support materials to help students extend the learning experience. Features include critical background notes on both the author and the times, character descriptions, chapter summaries, and eight “universal” exercises—focusing on plot, theme, character, vocabulary, important literary terms, and book report structure. All may be used to follow up the reading of any Saddleback Classic novel.

The title-specific exercises may be used as a springboard for class discussions or role-playing. Alternatively, you may wish to assign some exercises as homework and others as seatwork during the closing minutes of a class period. All exercises in this Guide are designed to accommodate independent study as well as group work. The occasional assignment of study partners or competitive teams often enhances interest and promotes creativity.

In addition to the universal exercises, 26 title-specific exercises are included to review, test, or enrich the student’s grasp of important vocabulary and concepts. These enjoyable worksheets, all

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FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DANIEL DEFOE (1660–1731) Daniel Foe was born in 1660, the son of Joyce, this novel remains important a London candlemaker. (He added the because it “devised an artistic form without genteel “De” when he was 40 years of age.) precedent and infused into the creatures of Although he studied to be a clergyman, he his pen a truly national soul.” Joyce also worked as a trader for a while and then praised Defoe as “the first English author established a brick and tile business. Both to write without imitating or adapting businesses were unsuccessful and left him foreign works.” The eminent English in deep debt. writer Virginia Woolf praised Robinson Crusoe as “a masterpiece that marches on As an outspoken Puritan, Defoe believed with magnificent, downright simplicity.” that God had given him a mission to tell the truth about the abuses of religion and Regarded as the father of the English politics. He became a journalist and novel, Defoe is also remembered today for pamphleteer whose work was widely read. his novel, Moll Flanders, and for his In 1703, one of his mocking criticisms, powerful historical reconstruction, Journal published during Queen Anne’s reign, of the Plague Year. Defoe is also the first earned him a public whipping and author of ghost stories in modern English imprisonment for libel. literature. A True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal is one of his ghost stories Defoe began writing fiction when he was that is still read today. 59 years old. His first novel, The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson On April 24, 1731, Daniel Defoe died in Crusoe, was based on the true-life Ropemaker’s Alley, London. He was experiences of a Scottish sailor named buried in Bunhill Fields, alongside another Alexander Selkirk. According to James worthy Puritan, John Bunyan. FACTS ABOUT THE TIMES the powerful ruler of Russia . . . the first cricket match was held in England . . . Westminster Hospital was founded in London.

In 1660, when Daniel Defoe was born . . . The first pencil factory was established in Nuremberg, Germany . . . Dutch peasants first settled in South Africa . . . Louis XIV of France married Maria Teresa, the Infanta of Spain.

In 1731, when Daniel Defoe died . . . In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin founded the first public library in America . . . English factory workers were forbidden to emigrate to America . . . ninepins was becoming a popular game in New York.

In 1719, when Robinson Crusoe was published . . . The Boston Gazette was founded . . . wallpaper was becoming a fashionable alternative to paint . . . Peter the Great was

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FACTS ABOUT THE CHARACTERS CAPTAIN OF A SHIP BOUND FOR BRAZIL

ROBINSON CRUSOE

a young man who leaves his home in Hull, England, to have an adventure at sea; he does not return to England for 36 years

rescues Crusoe from a small sailboat and introduces him to sugar plantation owners in Brazil

CAPTAIN OF A SHIP BOUND FOR LONDON

PLANTERS IN BRAZIL

friends who finance Crusoe in a trading venture

the father of Robinson Crusoe’s friend; he warns young Crusoe that he will meet disaster at sea

FRIDAY CAPTAIN OF A SHIP BOUND FOR GUINEA

cannibal rescued and civilized by Crusoe

teaches young Crusoe how to sail and how to become a trading merchant

ENGLISH CAPTAIN

returns Crusoe and Friday to England in thanks for being rescued from mutineers

CAPTAIN OF A PIRATE SHIP

a Moor who captures and enslaves Robinson Crusoe for a time

ENGLISH SAILORS

untrustworthy mutineers left on the island when Crusoe returns to England

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CHAPTER SUMMARIES CHAPTER 1

island. As transportation, he makes a raft of the ship’s masts. After several trips, he has salvaged food, tools, clothing, books, guns, some money, a dog, and two cats. He finishes just in time: A storm soon hits and dashes the ship into pieces.

Robinson Crusoe, the young son of a wealthy merchant in York, England, has always wanted to go to sea in spite of his father’s wishes that he become a lawyer. At 19, he visits Hull, a seaport town, and is invited by a friend to sail to London with him on his father’s ship. Crusoe cannot resist the temptation, but has second thoughts when the ship is sunk in a storm. Happily, the crew is rescued, but instead of returning home to York, Robinson, “being young and foolish,” decides to sail on to London on another ship.

CHAPTER 4

Determined to use his wits to stay alive, Crusoe hunts for food and makes a tent near a cave he has hollowed out of a rock wall. He encircles his camp with a fence and makes furniture by trial and error. He makes a calendar by cutting notches in a tall wooden post. Finally, reflecting on the true dimensions of his “state of affairs,” he writes an account of both the good and bad aspects of his situation. He decides at last that “There is something positive that we may be thankful for in any unhappy situation.”

CHAPTER 2

In London, Crusoe signs on for a trading voyage to Guinea, Africa. He learns about sailing and makes some money trading. So he signs on for another voyage to Africa, but this time the ship is captured by pirates and he is enslaved by Moors. After two years he manages to escape on a small sailboat and is picked up by a ship bound for Brazil. There he learns to be a sugar planter and stays for several years. But he still yearns for the sea and sets out on another trading voyage to Africa. Bad luck and a terrible storm destroy his ship and leave him stranded on an island. He is all alone now, the only man to survive.

CHAPTER 5

A bout of raging fever makes Crusoe feel lonely, regretful, and sorry for himself. As he prays for God’s help, however, his health improves and his attitude becomes positive. He further explores his island and is grateful for the beauty of the place. He finds wild grapes and melons, and then discovers that the few seeds he shook out of near-empty grain bags are growing a crop. As his farming succeeds, he enlarges his cave for more storage. He learns to make pots, bake bread, and starts to raise a herd of goats. Thus passes his second year on the island.

CHAPTER 3

Thanking God for saving his life, Crusoe surveys his situation and begins to make a plan of survival. After sleeping in a tree, he swims out to the damaged ship the next day and begins to haul supplies back to the

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CHAPTER 6

him in. At last he has human company! He names the man Friday in honor of the day he saved his life. A trusting relationship develops over time and Crusoe teaches the grateful man how to do many of the tasks he has been doing alone. When by chance Friday admits that he is a cannibal, too, Crusoe makes him promise that he will never again eat human flesh.

Crusoe learns to make clothing from animal hides and builds a huge canoe that turns out to be too heavy to haul to shore from the woods. Then he builds a smaller canoe, and during his sixth year on the island, paddles to the other side of his island. The rough waves buffeting his little canoe convince him to stay ashore from now on. During the next nine years he develops a goat dairy that provides him milk, cheese, and butter. With his dog, cats, and parrot for company, he feels lucky to have such a comfortable life. But then his contentment is shattered: He finds a human footprint on the sandy beach!

CHAPTER 9

After three happy years with Friday, Crusoe is amazed to see an English ship arrive. He watches as a longboat comes to shore carrying armed men and what appear to be three prisoners. When the armed men go off into the woods to explore the island, Crusoe speaks to the prisoners and finds that one of them is the ship’s captain who has been captured by mutineers. After a fight, the mutineers are overcome, and the captain, in thanks for Crusoe’s help, takes Crusoe and Friday back to England with him. By now, Crusoe had been on his island for more than 28 years.

CHAPTER 7

Terrified that he is being hunted by savages, Crusoe hides for five days after finding the footprint. Then he builds a second fence around his fortress, placing guns in tiny openings in the walls. For three years he keeps close watch, and then finds human bones in a fire pit when he at last returns to the place he found the footprint. Now he knows that his visitors were cannibals! Pushing his fears to the back of his mind, he lives normally until his 22nd year on the island, when he again finds human remains in a fire pit. He determines “that it is just a matter of time until he meets the cannibals face to face.”

CHAPTER 10

Back in England, Crusoe receives a 200pound reward for saving the captain from the mutineers. With that money he goes to Lisbon, where he finds that the manager of his plantation in Brazil has made him a truly wealthy man. He marries, settles down in York, and raises his widowed sister’s sons. When his wife dies, Crusoe and Friday return to his island and find that the mutineers have thrived in his absence. His adventure, which had begun so foolishly, ends happily.

CHAPTER 8

From his hilltop viewpoint, Crusoe sees cannibals arrive and begin to prepare a feast. When their prisoner escapes, however, Crusoe rescues the man and takes

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ANSWER KEY

1 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 1

6 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 3

A. ACROSS : 1. disaster 5. lawyer 7. imagine 8. mistake 9. seaport DOWN: 1. deck 2. spray 3. seasick 4. trace 6. officer

A. ACROSS : 3. beasts 5. panic 7. habit 8. swords 9. inlet DOWN: 1. madman 2. supplies 4. tide 6. discovery

B. 1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b

B. SCRAMBLE:

C. 1. seaport 2. officer 3. deck 4. trace 5. imagine

beasts habit

tide panic

1. panic 2. habit, beasts 3. tide C. 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T

2 PERSONALIZING THE STORY: C HAPTER 1 7 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: C HAPTER 3

Answers will vary.

1. 3/weapon 2. 10/safe 3. 6/tools 4. 1/beach 5. 11/tent 6. 9/goods 7. 2/afloat 8. 12/storm 9. 4/treetop 10. 5/damaged 11. 7/masts 12. 8/raft

3 SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS: C HAPTER 1 A. 1. maiden 2. attorney 3. perilous 4. bursting 5. courteously 6. distressed 7. opportunity 8. broke 9. pour 10. speck 11. journey 12. unharmed

8 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 4

B. 1. impoverished 2. simple 3. cheapest 4. minor 5. gently 6. glory

A.

4 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 2 A.

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H A R

E S U E H C V A L N P G

B. 1. 4. 6. 8.

P U I G B O R N A I R T N I R T R A I E T G N G I S L L U L C O M S D O O

N O C D A R T P N P E G E M A N D G L

P D E R A F V A R I M M P G A M E H L E S U R V

R O C P S K C O U S R A T T A B N O T E G A I V E

E S S C E S L U L I A E R N R R E C H S R O T S

B. 1. survive 2. game 3. suitable 4. fortress 5. storage 6. cellar 7. process 8. hammock 9. notch

9 INFERENCE: C HAPTER 4 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. c

command 2. pirates 3. slave plantation 5. rigging, gulls hurricane 7. churning goods, trade 9. harbor 10. appeal

10 PERSONALIZING THE STORY: C HAPTER 4 Answers will vary.

5 RECALLING PLACE NAMES: C HAPTER 2 SCRAMBLE:

Guinea Africa England London

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Portugal Brazil Hull Sallee

A. ACROSS : 3. surf 4. cave 5. fasting 7. harvests 9. seasons DOWN: 1. grains 2. earthen 5. fever 6. goats 8. slabs

1. London, Hull 2. Guinea, Africa 3. England 4. Sallee, Africa 5. Portugal 6. Brazil

B. 1. fasting 2. earthen 3. fever 4. seasons 5. surf 6. cave 7. slabs 8. grains 9. harvests 10. goats

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16 INFERENCE: C HAPTER 7

12 POINT OF VIEW: C HAPTER 5

Answers should approximate: 1. He saw the impression of toes, a heel, and every part of a foot. He knew this was not the print of an animal. 2. Robinson Crusoe was worried that the print had been made by a savage who would attack him. 3. He went back to the beach and placed his own foot next to the footprint. The sizes didn’t match. 4. He positioned a gun inside each opening. His purpose was to use the guns like cannons if he should be attacked. 5. He saw human bones in a fire pit. From this he concluded that the visitors to his island were savage cannibals.

Answers should approximate: 1. He felt sorry for himself because he was all alone and had no one to take care of him. 2. He stopped feeling sorry for himself and instead felt sorry that he had caused his parents so much grief. 3. He decided that he could be as happy on the island as he could be in England. He now appreciated the island’s beauty, the sound of the surf, the sweet salt air. 4. Robinson Crusoe survived by taking a positive view of everything; he was not upset. He shook out the remaining seeds and wanted to use one bag to hold gunpowder. 5. Crusoe saved the young goat and brought it home. He now wanted to raise a herd of tame goats.

17 IDIOMS: C HAPTER 7 13 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 6 A. F H E R D C P V

S E O N A C A

E G A V A G E R O U M A T S P N A L R D A I O Y A G E Y D R

1. c 2. a 3. a 4. d 5. c 6. a

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C U S T R Z R I E N R Y T G N U T S

A. P R I S O N E R S L N

B. 1. canoe, voyage 2. canal 3. sturdy 4. mast 5. current 6. herd, grazing 7. dairy, pastures 8. footprint

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T R E E G P A E T I U M G B R N A M A H C O P O I T C R

U S T G N S I M E T G C E A L E U T R E G U H D Y I N G E R I D

B. 1. human 2. greeting 3. club 4. prisoners 5. direction 6. harm 7. language 8. repeated 9. copying 10. trust 11. eager 12. items

A. 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. a B. 1. days 2. month 3. months 4. inch

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19 SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS: C HAPTER 8

A. ACROSS : 1. cannons 3. deserve 5. barefoot 9. cannibals 10. telescope DOWN: 2. normal 4. grove 6. flesh 7. examine 8. fence

A. 1. leaped 2. welcome 3. observed 4. flee, pursued 5. comprehend 6. gestures B. 1. peaceful 2. abandon 3. doubt 4. disguised 5. boss 6. past

B. 1. grove 2. normal 3. flesh 4. deserve 5. telescope 6. fence 7. examine 8. barefoot

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20 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 9

25 BOOK SEQUENCE 1. 3/master 2. 7/crack 3. 10/umbrella 4. 2/sailor 5. 12/plantation 6. 4/survive 7. 6/raft 8. 11/company 9. 8/chairs 10. 5/supplies 11. 1/sea 12. 9/miseries

A. ACROSS : 3. mutiny 4. invited 7. servant 8. hope 10. heaven DOWN: 1. survive 2. angel 5. battle 6. mate 9. pen B. 1. e 2. d 3. c 4. b 5. a C. 1. mutiny 2. pen 3. angel 4. battle

26 FINAL EXAM, Part 1 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. c

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FINAL EXAM, Part 2 Answers should approximate: 1. (1) He wanted to see the world and seek his fortune. (2) He had some money in his pocket. (3) He was young and foolish. 2. He would then be set free. 3. (1) He didn’t enjoy farming. (2) He often found himself daydreaming about life at sea. 4. Answers will vary but could include sewing, pot-making, carpentry, cooking, stock breeding, etc. 5. Answers will vary but could include courage, intelligence, positive attitude, determination, industriousness, etc. 6. Answers will vary but could include the facts that: (1) They needed each other for survival. (2) They had no choice of other people. (3) Their personalities were compatible.

A. 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T B. 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c

22 CHARACTER STUDY: C HAPTER 9 A. 1. practical, merciful 2. intelligent, fearful 3. betrayed, grateful 4. violent, armed 5. apologetic, victimized B. 1. The ship’s captain 2. Friday 3. mutineers 4. Robinson Crusoe 5. loyal sailors 6. The ship’s captain 7. mutineers

23 WORDS AND MEANINGS: C HAPTER 10 A. ACROSS : 2. guide 4. companion 7. nephew 8. husband 9. stranger DOWN: 1. widow 3. route 5. wolves 6. return B. 1. widow, husband 2. stranger 3. companion 4. return, route 5. guide, wolves 6. nephew

24 CAUSE AND EFFECT: C HAPTER 10 1. g 2. e 3. f 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. j 8. i 9. c 10. h

27–33 Answers will vary.

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SADDLEBACK CLASSICS

LITERARY GLOSSARY effect in literature, an impression created by the writer

action what happens in a story; the acts or events that take place

Murder mysteries often create a suspenseful, chilling effect.

The war story was full of battle action.

author the writer of a book, story, article, etc.

event a specific occurrence; something that happens

Ernest Hemingway was an American author.

A plane crash is the first event in that adventure novel.

author’s purpose the author’s specific goal or reason for writing a certain book

fiction a literary work in which the plot and characters are the products of the author’s imagination

In that novel, the author’s purpose was to make readers laugh.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a popular work of fiction.

character a fictional person who plays a part in a story or novel

imagery figures of speech that help the reader to visualize the characters or setting; pictures in words

Long John Silver is an important character in Treasure Island.

classic excellent artwork, novel, painting, symphony, etc. that remains popular over many years

In Stephen Crane’s imagery, the color of blood suggests courage.

introduction a short reading that presents and explains a novel; sometimes the first part of a novel that sets the scene

Norman Mailer’s The Naked and the Dead has become an American classic

climax the outcome of the novel’s main conflict

The introduction to Frankenstein is in the form of a letter.

The capture of the criminal was the climax of the detective story.

mood the overall feeling or atmosphere the author creates in a story or novel

conflict The struggle between characters or forces at the center of the story

The author’s skillful use of language created a dismal, hopeless mood.

The conflict was resolved when the suspect confessed.

moral the instructive point of a story or novel; the lesson to be drawn by the reader

description the parts of a story or novel that tell about the appearance of the setting or characters

The moral of the story is to choose your friends carefully.

His description of the Alps was breathtaking.

motive the driving force, either internal or external, that makes a character do something

dialogue words spoken by the characters in a novel, story, or play

What was the character’s motive for lying?

The dialogue in that comedy is very witty and amusing.

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sequence the order in which story events take place

narrator, narration the character who tells the story in his or her own words; the telling of a story’s events

To solve the crime, the detective must determine the exact sequence of events.

Jim Hawkins is both the narrator of and a character in Treasure Island.

setting where and when a story happens; the location and time

novel a long form of fictional literature with a complex plot

The setting of A Christmas Carol is London in the mid-1800s.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the greatest American novels.

style the special way a writer uses language to express both literary form and his or her own life experience

pace the speed at which a story or novel develops and moves along

Ernest Hemingway’s style is famous for his use of short sentences and easy-to-understand words.

The pace of the rescue scene was very fast and exciting.

passage a section of a written work; may include just one line or several paragraphs

symbol a person or thing that stands for, or represents, something else In Hawthorne’s famous novel, the scarlet letter is a symbol for adultery.

My favorite passage described the character’s childhood.

plot the chain of events in a story that leads to its outcome

theme the central meaning of a story, play, or novel; the main idea, the point

The war novel’s plot is packed with action.

Ambition and revenge are common themes in Shakespeare’s plays.

point of view the mental position from which a character sees the events of the story unfold

tone the feeling given by the author’s voice; the attitude expressed by the author’s use of language

The character’s great wealth influenced his point of view about the poor.

Is the tone of her dialogue humorous or formal?

quotation a passage quoted; the exact words spoken by a character; the words set off between quotation marks

voice the author’s unique way of telling a story; a combination of personality and use of literary tools; the quality that sets one writer apart from other writers

“It was a season of hope. It was a season of despair,” is a famous quotation from A Tale of Two Cities.

Mark Twain’s colorful voice is not hard to recognize.

realism the author’s emphasis on showing life as it really is, not romanticized or idealized Stephen Crane used great realism in describing the sights and sounds of battle.

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Chapter

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

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Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.

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1. “If you go to sea again, you will meet with nothing but ___!” 5. “My father had always wanted me to become a ___.” 7. “As a young boy, I liked to ___ I was aboard a ship.”

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3. “I was ___ during the storm at sea.” 4. “Our ship had sunk—without a ___ of it remaining!” 6. “One of my brothers was an ___ in the British Army.”

Draw a line to match each puzzle word on the left with its synonym (word that means the same) on the right. 1. disaster

a. nauseated

2. lawyer

b. error

3. seasick

c. attorney

4. mistake

d. catastrophe

Circle a word to correctly complete each sentence. 1. To be a ( seaport / porterhouse ), a town must be located on a large body of water. 2. An ( official / officer ) gives orders to the soldiers in a platoon. 3. The best view of the ocean is from the ship’s ( deck / hold ). 4. The delivery service will ( trace / trail ) the lost package. 5. Can you ( imitate / imagine ) yourself as a famous scientist?

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9. The city of Hull was a major ___ in England. 1. The mast cracked and crashed to the ___. 2. “I enjoyed feeling the waves’ cold, salty ___ on my face.”

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8. “Going to sea would be a big ___,” my father warned.

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Chapter

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PERSONALIZING THE STORY NAME

DATE

Read the lines from the story. Then relate the story events to experiences you have had in your own life. 1. My father’s name was Kreutznaer. But because this name was too difficult to say in English, he changed it to Crusoe. Do you know anyone who has changed his or her name to something easier to spell or pronounce? What was the original name? What was the new name? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. My father always wanted me to become a lawyer. But ever since I was a young boy, I had been drawn to the sea. Did your parents ever suggest an occupation for you? Did you agree, or was there a job that interested you more? What kind of work do you think you would like to do? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Soon I began to feel sick because of the ship’s rocking motion. Have you or someone you know ever been seasick? Describe the experience. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Maybe my father was right. I should have stayed home. Have you ever been sorry that you didn’t take someone’s good advice? Who gave you the advice? Explain the situation. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. After our ship sank, we were taken ashore at Yarmouth. Kind people gave us places to spend the night. Have you or someone you know ever been rescued from a dangerous situation? Did strangers ever treat you kindly when you were in need of help? Describe what happened. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Saddleback Educational Publishing © 1999 • Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618 • Phone: (888) 735-2225 • Fax: (888) 734-4010 • www.sdlback.com

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SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS NAME

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DATE

Find a synonym (word that means the same) in the box for each boldfaced word. Write the synonym on the line. Hint: You will not use all the words in the box. joyous perilous journey

speck pour broke

hilarious courteously opportunity

1. my mother’s family name

______________________________ 8. the mast snapped

______________________________ 3. life at sea is dangerous

______________________________ 9. to dump out water

______________________________ 4. heart filled with joy

______________________________ 10. not a trace remaining

______________________________ 5. to listen politely

______________________________ 11. to travel on to London

______________________________ 6. father was upset

______________________________ 12. keep me safe

______________________________

B.

given maiden bursting

7. my chance to go to sea

______________________________ 2. to become a lawyer

unharmed distressed attorney

______________________________

Find an antonym (word that means the opposite) in the box for each boldfaced word. Write the antonym on the line. Hint: You will not use all the words in the box. military minor

intricate impoverished

glory gently

simple silently

biggest cheapest

1. My father was a wealthy ____________________ merchant from Germany. 2. His name was too difficult ____________________ to say in English. 3. He sent me to the finest ____________________ schools. 4. Hull was a major ____________________ seaport in England. 5. In the storm, the ship tossed wildly ____________________ about. 6. “At sea you will meet with nothing but disaster ____________________!” 16

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

B.

DATE

Circle the hidden words. They may go up, down, across, backward, or diagonally. Check off each word as you find it. ___ PLANTATION

___ SLAVE

___ HURRICANE

___ TRADE

___ PIRATES

___ RIGGING

___ HARBOR

___ GOODS

___ APPEAL

___ CHURNING

___ GULLS

___ COMMAND

D S H R L A M E C H M P

A E A E K Z S H V J L G

R H R W J E U T A A N B

H M B Q T R Q R N I L V

H U O A N X U T G S N S

M C R I H C A G S L C D

C I N R G T I P D L O O

P G C Y I R E O T U M O

E E X O F C D I F G M G

Y G N U D V A P P E A L

P U W I S B R N G K N C

N L M P E N T Y E L D A

Use words from the puzzle to correctly complete the sentences. 1. The ship to Guinea was under the ____________________ of a new captain. 2. The men who weren’t killed were taken prisoner by the __________________. 3. The pirate captain decided to keep me as his ____________________. 4. After several years in Brazil, I owned a sugar ____________________. 5. I loved listening to the wind in the ____________________ and the cries of the sea ____________________. 6. The storm was so violent it must have been a ____________________. 7. When the boat flipped over, we were tossed into the _______________ waters. 8. I bought various __________________ to __________________ in Africa. 9. I rowed the little boat out into the ____________________. 10. My friends said they had an idea that might ____________________ to me.

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RECALLING PLACE NAMES NAME

A.

DATE

First unscramble the place names mentioned in the chapter. Then use the names to complete the sentences. Hint: You may use a name more than once. UNAGEI ________________________

GLURTOPA _____________________

RACAIF ________________________

RAZILB ________________________

GLEANDN ______________________

LULH __________________________

NOLDNO _______________________

LEASEL ________________________

1. When Robinson Crusoe arrived in ___________________, his inner voice was telling him to go back to ___________________. 2. Then Robinson Crusoe met the captain of a trading ship that was going to ___________________, on the west coast of ___________________. 3. After returning to ___________________, Robinson Crusoe’s friend, the ship captain, died. 4. The pirates took Robinson Crusoe to a place called ___________________, a port on the northern coast of ___________________. 5. The captain of the ship that rescued Robinson Crusoe from the little sailboat was from ___________________. 6. In ___________________, Robinson Crusoe became the owner of a fine sugar plantation. 18

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

DATE

Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle. ACROSS

3. large, four-footed animals 5. a sudden wild sense of fear 7. something done so often that it’s hard to stop 8. weapon with a handle and a long, sharp blade (plural) 9. narrow strip of water running into land from a lake, river, etc.

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1. 2. 4. 6.

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9 an insane person; male I things that are needed the regular rise and fall of the ocean’s surface finding out or seeing something for the first time

T

Y

Unscramble the words in the box. Then use the words to correctly complete the sentences. STABES ________________________

EDIT ___________________________

ATHIB __________________________

ICNAP__________________________

1. Alone on the beach, I began to ___________________. 2. I knew it was the ______________ of wild ________________ to hunt at night. 3. Luckily, the sea was calm and the ________________ was low.

C.

Write T or F to show whether each statement below is true or false. 1. ____ Many supplies were still stowed on the wrecked ship. 2. ____ Friday rowed his raft into a narrow inlet. 3. ____ Finding the carpenter’s chest was an alarming discovery. 4. ____ Robinson Crusoe found guns and two rusty old swords.

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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS NAME

DATE

First complete the sentences with words from the box. Then number the events to show which happened first, second, and so on. Hint: You will not use all the words. cliff goods tools masts

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raft safe traps tent

perfect treetop weapon damaged

hold goods galley afloat

storm beach hammock currents

____

1. Robinson Crusoe is frightened to realize that he has no food and no ____________________ for hunting.

____

2. Robinson Crusoe keeps the money he finds in the ship’s ____________________.

____

3. He selects the ____________________ that would be most useful on the island.

____

4. Looking for other sailors, Robinson Crusoe searches the ____________________.

____

5. He saves the ship’s sails and some boards to build a ____________________.

____

6. He unloads the ____________________ he recovered onto a stretch of dry land.

____

7. Robinson Crusoe sees that the ship is still ____________________ and in one piece.

____

8. He sadly watches as a ____________________ tears apart the ship.

____

9. On his first night on the island, he sleeps in a ____________________.

____

10. Even at a distance, Robinson Crusoe can see that the ship is ____________________ beyond repair.

____

11. He decides that the ship does not need its ____________________ anymore.

____

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

B.

DATE

Circle the hidden words. They may go up, down, across, backward, or diagonally. Check off each word as you find it. ___ HAMMOCK

___ SPARED

___ FORTRESS

___ GAME

___ SUITABLE

___ NOTCH

___ STORAGE

___ CELLAR

___ PATTERN

___ PROCESS

___ SURVIVE

___ VARIOUS

M D Z V L R G H G Q S O

N E A A P E A V F W U P

B R S R O M M B D E R D

P A F I M P E N L R V E

R P D O I A W B N E I B

O S C U R T A M O G V A

C K F S U T Q L T A E G

E V G J I E R K C R T S

S C H U Y R Z E H O Y L

S X S K T N X J S T U K

C E L L A R C H A S I J

Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences. 1. Was Robinson Crusoe clever enough to ____________________ by himself? 2. He picked up a gun and went looking for ____________________. 3. Soon Robinson Crusoe found a more ____________________ type of bird. 4. To be safe, he would turn his camp into a kind of ____________________. 5. Robinson Crusoe needed a ____________________ space for his supplies. 6. The cave he created served as a fine ____________________. 7. The complete ____________________ of cutting and pounding stakes took three days for each stake. 8. Robinson Crusoe’s ____________________ was much better than sleeping on the ground. 9. He cut a ____________________ in a post for each day he spent on the island.

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INFERENCE NAME

DATE

Circle a letter to correctly answer each question. 1. How did Robinson Crusoe know for sure that he was on an island? a. He climbed to the hilltop and looked in every direction.

a. to serve as a cellar to store his things

b. He paddled all around the island on his raft.

b. to build a fire there in rainy weather

c. He studied old maps and figured out where he had landed.

c. both a and b

2. How did Robinson Crusoe determine that he was all alone?

5. Why didn’t he build a gate in the fence around his fortress?

a. None of the footprints he found were freshly made.

a. No one had ever taught him how to build a gate.

b. He saw no houses, roads, or signs of other people.

b. It was safer to climb over on a portable ladder.

c. He never heard the sound of human voices talking.

c. He had no guests, so he didn’t need a gate.

3. What was one of Robinson Crusoe’s main concerns?

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4. Why did he think it would be a good idea to make his home in a cave?

6. Why did Robinson Crusoe think he needed a calendar?

a. to find some activity to fill his time

a. to keep track of his family members’ birthdays

b. to attract the attention of a passing ship

b. to remind himself of appointments he’d made

c. to protect himself from dangerous beasts or people

c. to separate the Sabbath day from working days

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4

PERSONALIZING THE STORY NAME

DATE

In order to find out the “true state of his affairs,” Robinson Crusoe first listed the “bad” things about his life. Then he tried to balance out each item with something that was “good.” Use the chart below to record the good and bad parts of situations in your own life. Perhaps you will make the discovery Robinson Crusoe did: There is something positive to be thankful for in any unhappy situation. BAD

GOOD

1. _______________________________

1. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

2. _______________________________

2. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

3. _______________________________

3. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

4. _______________________________

4. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

5. _______________________________

5. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

6. _______________________________

6. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

7. _______________________________

7. _______________________________

_______________________________

_______________________________

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

DATE

Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle. ACROSS

3. I breathed the salt air and listened to the sound of the ___. 4. I stored 200 bunches of raisins in my ___. 2

E

5. I celebrated my first year on the island with a day of ___ and prayer.

1

G

3

S

4

C 5

F

7. With good weather, I should be able to get two ___ a year.

I

6

O 7

H

9. Every year there were two dry ___ and two rainy ones.

V

8

L

T

DOWN

1. A few ___ from the bag fell to the ground.

9

S

2. I made a few strange-looking ___ jars. 5. During that summer on the island, I became ill with a ___.

S

6. Someday I hoped to raise a herd of tame ___. 8. To make my oven, I used two ___ of stone.

B.

Write an answer from the crossword puzzle under the definition it matches. 1. deliberately going without food ______________________________ 2. made of soil ______________________________ 3. abnormally high body temperature ______________________________ 4. time periods like winter, spring ______________________________ 5. waves breaking on shore ______________________________

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6. hollow opening in a hillside ______________________________ 7. flat, broad, thick pieces of something ______________________________ 8. hard seeds of a cereal plant ______________________________ 9. gathering in of ripe crops (plural) ______________________________ 10. horned animals related to sheep ______________________________

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5

POINT OF VIEW NAME

DATE

Your point of view about something can change for many reasons. Conditions can change. Your attitude can change because of a different decision or a new idea.

Explain Robinson Crusoe’s viewpoint in each situation below. 1. Robinson Crusoe became ill with a fever during his first summer on the island. What was his attitude about his life as he lay suffering in his hammock? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. How did his attitude change when he began to feel better? What did he do that helped him regain a positive point of view? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Robinson Crusoe compared the benefits of life in England with the benefits of life on the island. What characteristics of the island had become more valuable to him? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Rats on the ship had eaten most of the grain and corn stored in bags. Was Robinson Crusoe upset by this discovery? What did he plan to do with one of the empty bags? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. When he arrived on the island, Robinson Crusoe enjoyed a meal of goat meat. But later he stopped his dog from killing a goat he’d caught. What new idea changed his viewpoint on goats? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Saddleback Educational Publishing © 1999 • Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618 • Phone: (888) 735-2225 • Fax: (888) 734-4010 • www.sdlback.com

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

B.

DATE

Circle the hidden words. They may go up, down, across, backward, or diagonally. Check off each word as you find it. ___ PASTURES

___ CURRENT

___ SAVAGES

___ VOYAGE

___ GRAZING

___ DAIRY

___ FOOTPRINT

___ HERD

___ MAST

___ STURDY

___ CANOE

___ CANAL

N F H E R D C P V I

S E O N A C A M O D

E I T O L S N E Y F

G S I A T D A T A O

A G M U L P L D G Y

V T R M G M R A E D

A E F A O N O I T R

S H R S Z E C R N U

O E O T O I O Y H T

W C U R R E N T E S

N U O C U T G G A O

Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences. 1. My ____________________ had to be large enough to make an ocean ____________________. 2. The next year I built a ____________________ that went from the woods to the shore. 3. My new canoe must be ____________________ enough to cross the sea. 4. Before setting up my umbrella, I built a ____________________ and a sail for my canoe. 5. A strong ____________________ carried my canoe to the other side of the island. 6. My ____________________ of goats had fresh water and grass for ____________________. 7. In three years I had my own ____________________—more than 40 goats in five different ____________________. 8. An icy chill went down my spine when I saw the ____________________ in the sand.

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6

COMPREHENSION CHECK NAME

A.

DATE

Circle a letter to answer each question. 1. What were Robinson Crusoe’s three sources of food? a. grain, fruit, and wild game

a. boots, sandals, and gloves

b. goats, birds, and fish

b. cape, necktie, socks

c. carbohydrates, sugars, and fats

c. hat, coat, pants

2. What was the land Robinson Crusoe could see in the distance?

B.

3. What items of clothing did he teach himself to make?

4. How did the sight of another body of land make him feel?

a. the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa

a. that deep inside he still wished for escape

b. either another island or the coast of South America

b. that he should have landed there instead of here

c. the seaport in England that he had left years before

c. that he was happy enough right where he was

Circle a word to correctly complete each sentence. 1. The giant tree trunk was so thick that it took Robinson Crusoe 20 ( weeks / days ) to cut it down. 2. He worked for about a ( month / year ) carving the tree into the shape of a canoe. 3. It took him another three ( days / months ) just to hollow out the inside. 4. When the huge canoe was finished, he couldn’t move it an ( inch / centimeter ).

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

DATE

Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.

1

2

C

N

ACROSS

1. Placed in the wall openings, my guns were like ___.

3

D

3. I felt that savages such as these didn’t ___ to live. 5. I could not remember ever walking ___ on this beach.

5

G

6

B

F

8

7

F

V

X 9

C

9. I watched for any signs that the ___ were preparing a feast. 10. Looking through my ___, I could see a fire on the beach.

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2. When I stopped watching for the savages, my life returned to ___. 4. My fortress was hidden behind a ___ of thick greenery. 6. Could the savages be eaters of human ___? 7. I bent down to ___ the footprint. 8. To make the place safer, I would build a second ___.

B.

Circle a word to correctly complete each sentence. 1. A small group of trees without undergrowth is called a ( grave / grove ). 2. Today’s low temperature was 20 degrees below ( normal / north ). 3. A vegetarian will not eat the ( flank / flesh ) of animals. 4. If you cheat on a test, you don’t ( deserve / desert ) a good grade. 5. Astronomers use a ( microscope / telescope ) to study the stars. 6. His big dog jumped the ( fends / fence ) and ran away. 7. The detectives needed more time to ( exhaust / examine ) the evidence. 8. In warm weather, many children like to go ( bareback / barefoot ).

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7

INFERENCE NAME

DATE

Read the boldfaced lines from the story. Then answer the questions in complete sentences. 1. It was clear that whoever had made the footprint had not worn shoes. What did Robinson Crusoe see that made him come to this conclusion? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Now it came to me that I could be in great danger! What was Robinson Crusoe’s greatest worry about who had made the footprint? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. “What if the strange footprint were my own?” I wondered. How did Robinson Crusoe conclude that the footprint was not his? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. I built a thick wall outside my fence and then cut some tiny openings in the wall. Why had Robinson Crusoe concluded that the wall openings were a good idea? What was their purpose? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. What I found on the beach made my skin crawl. What did Robinson Crusoe see when he revisited the beach? What did he take this evidence to mean? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Saddleback Educational Publishing © 1999 • Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618 • Phone: (888) 735-2225 • Fax: (888) 734-4010 • www.sdlback.com

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IDIOMS NAME

DATE

Circle a letter to show the meaning of the boldfaced phrases. 1. Now it came to me that I could be in great danger! a. Danger came to me.

c. It occurred to me.

b. Something that once was safe now became dangerous.

d. The footprints of the creature came directly toward me.

2. My feet flew as I began running down the beach. a. My feet moved so fast they seemed to be flying.

c. My feet were somehow running on thin air.

b. My feet grew wings.

d. My feet flew out of control.

3. When terror takes over your mind, it’s hard to think straight. a. think clearly

c. be serious

b. not run in circles

d. stay in the lines

4. What I found on the beach made my skin crawl. a. wrinkled my skin

c. made my skin soft

b. stretched my skin

d. made me shudder

5. Something caught my eye as I walked up the hill. a. flew in my eye

c. got my attention

b. poked my eye

d. winked at me

6. It was just a matter of time before I would meet the cannibals.

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a. was only a question of when, not if

c. something the matter with my timing

b. far too late

d. too early to tell

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WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

B.

DATE

Circle the hidden words. They may go up, down, across, backward, or diagonally. Check off each word as you find it. ___ LANGUAGE

___ PRISONERS

___ REPEATED

___ COPYING

___ HUMAN

___ HARM

___ EAGER

___ ITEMS

___ TRUST

___ CLUB

___ GREETING

___ DIRECTION

H P R I S O N E R S L N

E R D O U E L M R A H O

T Q E X M V I Y N O C I

T U R P P T X G A H O T

R E G A E R U B M N P C

U I E M D A U O U T Y E

S C S J G L T W H E I R

T K F E C T B E N C N I

G N I T E E R G D A G D

Write a word from the puzzle under the definition it matches. 1. having to do with people ______________________________ 2. friendly words on first meeting ______________________________ 3. stick used as a weapon ______________________________ 4. persons held captive ______________________________ 5. toward, or on the path toward ______________________________ 6. hurt or damage ______________________________

7. a people’s written or spoken words ______________________________ 8. said over again ______________________________ 9. imitating; following as a model ______________________________ 10. to believe in or count on ______________________________ 11. very willing; enthusiastic ______________________________ 12. many separate things ______________________________

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SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS NAME

A.

DATE

Find a synonym (word that means the same) in the box for each boldfaced word. Write it on the line. Hint: You will not use all the words in the box. rejected observed comprehend

overheard gestures smirked

crawled leaped analyze

embrace pursued welcome

flee grasp grunts

1. The cannibals’ prisoner sprang ___________________ to his feet. 2. I gave him a warm greeting ___________________ and took him in. 3. As I watched ___________________ the cannibals, I counted close to 30 men. 4. When the cannibals saw the man was trying to escape ___________________, they chased ___________________ him. 5. I could not understand ___________________ one word the man said. 6. By using hand signals ________________, I showed him that I meant no harm.

B.

Find an antonym (word that means the opposite) in the box for each boldfaced word. Write it on the line. Hint: You will not use all the words in the box. disguised upcoming boss

rescue doubt confide

convince past explain

believe peaceful tidy

nervous abandon exposed

1. In my fretful ___________________ dream, the cannibals prepared a feast. 2. I had to do whatever I could to save ___________________ the poor man. 3. At first I wasn’t sure I could trust ___________________ Friday. 4. Friday showed ________________ the place where his people had landed. 5. Friday wanted to serve __________________ me because I had saved his life. 6. For the next ___________________ three years, Friday and I lived alone on the island. 32

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9

WORDS AND MEANINGS NAME

A.

DATE

Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle. ACROSS

2

1

S

3. Sailors who ___ at sea are hanged for their crime.

A

3

M G

4

4. I ___ the captain to dine with me.

I

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7. I said that my ___ and I had guns.

B

8. I saw a faint look of ___ in the captain’s eyes.

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10. One of the men said we had been sent from ___.

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C.

1. I showed the men how to ___ on the island.

5. There was a brief ___ between the captain and the mutineers.

2. “Are you a real man, or an ___?” they asked.

6. Fellow sailors call each other “___.” 9. I locked the prisoners in our goat ___.

Draw a line to match each puzzle word on the left with its antonym (word that means the opposite) on the right. 1. heaven

a. die

2. invited

b. master

3. hope

c. despair

4. servant

d. rejected

5. survive

e. hell

Answer each question with a word from the crossword puzzle. 1. Which word means to rebel against authority?

_______________________

2. Which word describes a fenced enclosure?

_______________________

3. Which word names a heavenly being?

_______________________

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COMPREHENSION CHECK NAME

A.

DATE

Write T or F to show whether each statement below is true or false. 1. ____ Using his microscope, Robinson Crusoe could see a ship not far from shore. 2. ____ It was the first English vessel he had seen in 28 years. 3. ____ Robinson Crusoe was filled with terror when he first saw the ship. 4. ____ He saw three prisoners being taken ashore.

B.

Circle a letter to correctly complete each sentence. 1. Robinson Crusoe could tell the men were prisoners because a. they wore prison clothing.

c. their hands were tied.

b. they were blindfolded.

d. they carried guns and swords.

2. One of the prisoners seemed to be a. sick or badly injured.

c. happy to be on the island.

b. begging for something.

d. aiming a gun at someone.

3. One of the prisoners explained to Robinson Crusoe that a. he was the captain and the crew had mutinied.

c. the evil captain had stolen the crew’s money.

b. no one could save them.

d. help was on its way.

4. In return for Robinson Crusoe’s help, the captain promised to a. kill all the cannibals.

c. give him all his money.

b. let him go free.

d. take him back to England.

5. If the sailors who mutinied went back to England,

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a. they would go free.

c. they would be hanged.

b. the captain would sue them.

d. no one would be safe.

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CHARACTER STUDY NAME

A.

DATE

Circle two words that describe each character or group of characters. 1. Robinson Crusoe 2. Friday

intelligent

fearful

3. the ship’s captain

betrayed

4. the mutineers 5. the loyal sailors

B.

angelic

insane

practical amused

grateful

steadfast

deceitful

merciful

contradictory

cowardly

violent

apologetic

revengeful

unreasonable

armed

victimized

dangerous

Use a character’s name to complete each sentence. Hint: You may use a name more than once. 1. ______________________________ said, “They expect us to die here!” 2. ______________________________ thought the Englishmen were going to eat their prisoners. 3. One of the ______________________________ raised a sword as if to strike one of the prisoners. 4. ______________________________ said, “Do not be afraid of me.” 5. Friday and the ______________________________ locked the prisoners in the goat pen. 6. ______________________________ gave Robinson Crusoe a suit of his clothes. 7. Robinson Crusoe needed to show the ______________________________ how to survive on the island.

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Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle. ACROSS

2. someone paid to show you the way 1

4. someone who spends time with you 7. what the son of your brother or sister is to you 8. a wife’s partner in life 9. someone unknown to you

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1. woman whose husband has died 3. path of travel

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Use words from the puzzle to correctly complete the sentences. 1. One of my sisters was a ___________________, and the other had a ___________________ who didn’t treat her very well. 2. I felt like a total ___________________ in England. 3. As always, Friday was a wonderful traveling ___________________. 4. On our ___________________ to England, our ___________________ took us over the Pyrenees Mountains. 5. Even our ___________________ was afraid when we were attacked by hungry ___________________. 6. My ___________________ invited us to join him on a trading trip.

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Read the list of causes on the left. Then write a letter to match each cause with its effect on the right. 1. ____ Robinson Crusoe and Friday arrive in the city of York.

a. He decides to travel to England by a land route.

2. ____ Robinson Crusoe feels like a total stranger in England.

b. He learns that his sugar plantation has made him rich.

3. ____ Robinson Crusoe meets the captain whose life he had saved from mutineers.

c. Once again he starts thinking about seeing his island.

4. ____ Robinson Crusoe travels to Lisbon. 5. ____ Robinson Crusoe reflects that he has always been unfortunate at sea. 6. ____ Friday has never experienced cold weather. 7. ____ In a mountain snowstorm, Robinson Crusoe and Friday are attacked by hungry wolves. 8. ____ In York, Robinson Crusoe finds his two nephews. 9. ____ Robinson Crusoe’s wife dies. 10. ____ His nephew invites Robinson Crusoe to join him on a trading voyage.

d. He is terrified by the whitecapped mountains. e. He doesn’t know what to do with his life. f. He is given a reward of 200 pounds. g. Robinson Crusoe learns that his mother and father have died. h. He discovers that the men he left behind are doing well. i. He raises one as a gentleman, and one as a sea captain. j. Robinson Crusoe decides he would rather meet a storm at sea.

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First complete the sentences with words from the box. Then number the events to show which happened first, second, and so on. Hint: You will not use all the words. awning plantation crack survive

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mast sea raft money

servant sailor master chairs

benefits miseries castaway barley

umbrella supplies company pirates

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1. Robinson Crusoe’s ___________________ sends him out to catch fish.

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2. He discovers a wide ____________________ in the rock wall behind his tent.

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3. To protect himself against sun and rain, Robinson Crusoe makes himself an ____________________.

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4. His friend’s father tells Robinson Crusoe that he was not meant to be a ____________________.

____

5. Robinson Crusoe sells his ____________________ for 33,000 pieces of gold.

____

6. Robinson Crusoe is the only man to ____________________ the wreck of the longboat.

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7. He makes a ____________________ from the ship’s masts.

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8. Robinson Crusoe is happy to have Friday’s ____________________.

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9. His first attempt to make ____________________ ends in failure.

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10. Robinson Crusoe wonders if the ship’s ____________________ can be salvaged.

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11. Robinson Crusoe tells his father he will think no more about life at ____________________.

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Circle a letter to correctly answer each question or complete each sentence. 1. Robinson Crusoe felt his life was truly beginning when a. he told his parents he wanted to go to sea.

c. he boarded a ship bound for London.

b. the sea was calm and the sun shone.

d. sailors rescued him from a sinking ship.

2. Young Robinson told his friend’s father that a. this was only the first leg of the voyages he planned.

c. he would sail with or without his father’s permission.

b. he was being foolish.

d. he’d brought them bad luck.

3. The crew found out that the pirates were a. poor Spanish sailors.

c. escaped English criminals.

b. Moors from Africa.

d. all from Brazil.

4. At first the idea of keeping the money he’d found a. seemed like a good idea.

c. made Friday angry.

b. made Robinson Crusoe laugh.

d. made Robinson Crusoe greedy.

5. What did Robinson Crusoe plan to someday build on a wide clearing in the woods? a. a country home

c. a ship of his own

b. a big brick house

d. a small factory

6. Why was Friday “the answer” to Robinson Crusoe’s prayer? a. At last he would have a servant.

c. Now he would have someone to talk with.

b. Friday also hated the cannibals.

d. Friday was also born in York.

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Answer each question in your own words. Write in complete sentences. 1. After being rescued from his first shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe considered returning to York. What three reasons did he have for traveling on to London instead of going home? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Why did Robinson Crusoe hope that the pirate ship would be captured by an English or Spanish warship? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Robinson Crusoe had a comfortable life in Brazil as a plantation owner. Why did he become restless there? Give two reasons. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Name three skills that Robinson Crusoe taught himself while living alone on the island. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Robinson Crusoe adapted extremely well to life alone in an uncivilized place. Name two personal characteristics that enabled him to do this. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. Why do you think Robinson Crusoe and Friday were able to get along so well? Give at least two reasons. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 40

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NAME

DATE

Choose one “extra credit” project from each column. Complete the short-term project on the back of this sheet. To complete the second project, follow your teacher’s instructions. SHORT-TERM PROJECTS

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

1. Write brief captions for any four illustrations in the book.

1. Use a reference book to find a song that was popular at the time this story takes place. Read or sing it to the class.

2. Draw a picture of your favorite character. Be sure the clothing and hairstyles are appropriate to the times. 3. Write a diary entry for one of the main characters. Describe, from that character’s point of view, an important event from the novel. 4. Write a short paragraph explaining why you think the author chose to write about the particular time and place of the novel’s setting. 5. Draw a simple map, showing various locations mentioned in the novel. 6. Choose any page from the novel. Rewrite all the dialogue. 7. Playing the role of a newspaper reporter, write a brief article describing one of the events that occurs in the novel.

2. Write a description of the daily life of ordinary people at the time this story was written. Use library resources to find information. 3. Make a diorama depicting one of the important scenes in the story. 4. Ask a librarian to help you find a recipe for a dish that was popular at the time depicted in the story. Make it for the class. 5. Make a chart showing “then and now” comparisons between the story’s location and people at the time the novel is set and as it is today. 6. Use a cassette recorder to make an audiotape of any two chapters of the novel.

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PLOT STUDY: _________________________________________________________ (TITLE OF NOVEL)

NAME

DATE

Five elements make up a plot: characters, setting, conflict, climax, and conclusion. Review the Glossary definition of each element. Then answer the questions about the novel you just read. 1. What is the setting (time and place) of the novel? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. What conflict or conflicts do the main characters face? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Explain the climax of these conflicts (how they are resolved). __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Is the outcome of the plot surprising? Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Does the novel focus mostly on character, plot, or setting? Explain your answer. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. What might have been a different way for the conflicts to be resolved? Think of some events that would have changed the outcome of the plot. Write your new ending here. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 42

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NAME

DATE

Review the Glossary definition of theme. Then study the literary themes listed in the box. bravery guilt madness

loyalty love science

revenge war injustice

revolution repentance greed

nature courage regret

hope friendship youth

Authors often want to deliver a message about their themes. This message, usually a deeply held belief, is expressed in the story. Think about the novel you just read. What theme or themes can you recognize? What was the main idea? What point was the author trying to make about that theme? What message was delivered? Choose two or three themes from the box, or write your own. Then write a sentence explaining the author’s belief about that theme. (This kind of sentence is called a thematic statement.) EXAMPLE:

Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare Theme: hatred Thematic statement: Hatred between families can have tragic consequences for innocent individuals.

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CHARACTER STUDY: _________________________________________________ (TITLE OF NOVEL)

NAME

DATE

Review the Glossary definition of character. Then name two important characters from the novel you just read. Write a brief description of each. 1. Character: _______________________________ Description: _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Character: _______________________________ Description: _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Which character did you find most interesting? ____________________________ Explain why. _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe the main conflict this character faces. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. How is this conflict finally resolved? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. Does the plot outcome make the character happy? __________________________ Explain how. _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7. Write three lines of dialogue or description from the novel that helped you understand this character. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8. On the back of this sheet, write a sentence telling how you and the character are alike. Then write another sentence telling how the two of you are different. 44

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VOCABULARY STUDY: _______________________________________________ (TITLE OF NOVEL)

NAME

DATE

Look back through the novel you just read. Find ten words that were new to you. First, list the words on the lines below. Then check a dictionary if you’re not sure what each word means. Finally, use each word in a sentence of your own. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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1. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 10. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Saddleback Educational Publishing © 1999 • Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618 • Phone: (888) 735-2225 • Fax: (888) 734-4010 • www.sdlback.com

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NAME

DATE

1. Review the Glossary definition of conflict. Then describe one example of a conflict in this novel. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Review the Glossary definition of imagery. Then give two examples of the author’s artful use of figurative language. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. Select your favorite short passage from the novel. Write it on the lines. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe the setting of the novel. When and where does the story take place? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Review the Glossary definition of motive. Explain the motive, or driving force, behind the main character’s actions. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. Review the Glossary definition of quotation. Select a memorable quotation from the novel and write it on the lines. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7. Think about a major event in the story. What was the main character’s point of view about that event? Explain how the author revealed that character’s point of view. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 46

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DATE

Imagine you are a book reviewer for a newspaper. Your job is to describe the novel you just read for your readers. Before you write your review—which will contain both fact and opinion—you must take notes. Use this form to record the information you will use in your article. BOOK TITLE: ____________________________________________________________ AUTHOR: _______________________________________________________________

1. What was the author’s purpose in writing this book? (Examples: to amuse, terrify, inform, protest, inspire, etc.) Name more than one purpose, if appropriate. __________________________________________________________________ 2. What type of novel is this? (Examples: adventure, fantasy, comedy, tragedy, mystery, action, drama, etc.) Name more than one type, if appropriate. __________________________________________________________________ 3. Describe the main character in two or three sentences. Use meaningful details. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe two or three supporting characters. Explain each character’s relationship to the main character. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Write one or two sentences from the novel as examples of powerful description. (Hint: Look for vivid sights, sounds, smells, or feelings.) __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Saddleback Educational Publishing © 1999 • Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618 • Phone: (888) 735-2225 • Fax: (888) 734-4010 • www.sdlback.com

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NAME

DATE

6. Write one or two lines from the book as examples of memorable dialogue. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7. Summarize the plot of the book in one brief paragraph. (Hint: Name a key event at the beginning, middle, and end.) __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8. Find your favorite illustration in the book. As you describe it, explain how this drawing works as an aid to the reader’s imagination. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9. State your opinion of the book’s title. Does the title give a good clue as to what the story is about? Why or why not? Suggest a different title that would have worked as well. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 10. State two reasons why you would or would not recommend this novel to your readers. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 48

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