Unit One Extended Text Reading Guide (pp. 83-110)

1. Reader’s Name: ______________________________ELA 7-______ (Ms. Hines and) Group #: ________Unit #1: CharacterExtended Text: All of the Above by Shelley PearsallI can analyze how particular elements of a story interact. (ELACC7.RL.3)Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of the extended text. (Corresponding College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard #3.) Unit One Extended Text Reading Guide(pp. 83-110) What does Mr. Collins tell the students about his older brother, Jerry? 2. Why did Mr. Collins say he wanted to be a math teacher? 3. What had happened to Sharice’s mom? Who or what did she blame? Why? 4. Why did Sharice say she hated the yellow flowers? 5. Why is January such a bad month for Willy Q. and Marcel? How do they keep from going crazy? 6. What does Rhondell notice about Sharice once they come back from Christmas vacation? Cite as many as you can. 7. Why does James have a bad feeling about Markese? Do you think he should? Why or why not? 8. What does Sharice do once the math club leaves the room each night? Why? Don't forget to add textual evidence. (page #, paragraph #, and line(s) #)

2. Reader’s Name: ______________________________ELA 7-______ (Ms. Hines and) Group #: ________Unit #1: CharacterExtended Text: All of the Above by Shelley PearsallI must be able to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.(ELACC7RL4) Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary (pp. 83-110)