Graphic Organizer for Active Reading A Worn Path

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1 NAME CLASS DATE Graphic Organizer for Active Reading A Worn Path Eudora Welty Pupil s Edition page 634 The Hero s Journey In the five circles on the left, write down what you think are the most memorable events that occur on Phoenix s journey to the doctor. In the five circles on the right, write down memorable events on a journey you have taken, or on a journey that you have read about. In the circle marked Conclusion, name the destination of your journey Doctor s Office Conclusion What is the purpose of Phoenix s journey? Does it have more than one purpose? Explain. 2. What is the purpose of the journey you mapped out? 62 Graphic Organizers for Active Reading Elements of Literature

2 NAME CLASS DATE Words to Own A Worn Path Eudora Welty Pupil s Edition page 634 Antonyms Read each sentence below carefully. Each word in boldface type is a Word to Own. Choose the word that is the antonym of the Word to Own and write its letter in the space provided. Synonyms 1. Phoenix s cane made a persistent tapping sound on the earth. a. unattractive b. inconstant c. soft d. quiet 2. When she arrived at her destination, Phoenix stood with ceremonial rigidity. a. unnecessary b. painless c. informal d. loud 3. Her face was illumined by a natural golden glow. a. darkened b. soured c. unsurpassed d. weakened 4. Phoenix s attitude was intent when she untangled her dress from the thorn bush. a. slow b. thick c. confident d. purposeless 5. While trying to remember the purpose of her visit, the old woman was solemn. a. frivolous b. unhappy c. sane d. regretful Read each sentence below carefully. For each boldface vocabulary word, choose the word or phrase that is similar in meaning to the Word to Own and write its letter in the space provided. 6. She seemed meditative as she continued alone on the path through the forest. a. confused c. insolent b. irritated d. deeply thoughtful 7. Her steps were balanced like the movement of a pendulum. a. a swinging weighted object c. an ancient coin b. a bird in flight d. a windmill 8. After speaking to a buzzard, she continued into the furrow. a. a wide opening c. a wooden tool b. a groove in the land d. a small reptile 9. The radiation on her face became fierce as she watched a nickel drop from the hunter s pocket. a. sarcastic grin c. pattern b. haggard appearance d. mournful look 10. Despite her fatigue, she stayed faithful to her appointed task. a. difficult c. dreaded b. stressful d. assigned 38 Words to Own Elements of Literature

3 Elements of Literature Fifth Course Daily Oral Grammar The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Transparency 39 Identify the type of error, if any, in each underlined passage, and circle the letter next to the correct answer. Walter Mitty has entered our language as the epitome of the little guy who is a hopless dreamer. 1 You might recognize Mitty and the formidable 2 Mrs Mitty; they are character types that have formed the basis of many TV situation comedies. Mitty, although based on a stereotype is a remarkably 4 3 original character. In fact, the term Walter Mitty is found in Webster s Third New International Dictionary. 1 A Spelling 2 F Spelling 3 A Spelling 4 F Spelling ANSWER KEY: 1. A; 2. H; 3. D; 4. H Daily Oral Grammar 39

4 Elements of Literature Fifth Course Daily Oral Grammar The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 39 Identify the type of error, if any, in each underlined passage, and circle the letter next to the correct answer. Walter Mitty has entered our language as the epitome of the little guy who is a hopless dreamer. 1 You might recognize Mitty and the formidable 2 Mrs Mitty; they are character types that have formed the basis of many TV situation comedies. Mitty, although based on a stereotype is a remarkably 4 3 original character. In fact, the term Walter Mitty is found in Webster s Third New International Dictionary. 1 A Spelling 2 F Spelling 3 A Spelling 4 F Spelling Elements of Literature Daily Oral Grammar 39A

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