Reading Theme 1 Review SAT Coach pages 46-48

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Reading Theme 1 ReviewSAT Coachpages 46-48
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Students need

• markers and paddles
• or
• paper and pencils

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Characters

• To understand a story, you must understand its
  characters. Character traits are part of a
  characters personality.

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• A characters actions or behavior can reveal a
  lot of character traits. A characters traits
  can also influence his or her behavior.

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• Understanding a characters motivations- the
  reasons for his or her actions- it key to
  understanding why the character does what he or
  she does.

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• Lets look at two examples of how traits,
  motivations, and behavior are connected

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Anna
Trait She is shy.
Motivation She wants to make friends.
Behavior She quietly introduces herself to a classmate
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Josephine
Trait She is friendly.
Motivation She wants Anna to feel more comfortable.
Behavior She invites Anna over to her house.
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• Lets read a short play and answer some questions.

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A Bit Overboard

• Characters
• Roxie A girl from the city
• Alex A boy from a town nearby
• A canoe race on a crystal clear mountain lake at
  summer camp.

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• ROXIE Paddle faster! This scow is useless.
  Why did you have to pick the absolutely worst
  canoe in camp?

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• ALEX Uh, Im not sure its the canoe, really.
  You should know, those other guys are pretty good!

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• ROXIE They may be good, but youre just
  pitiful. I thought boys were supposed to be
  stronger that girls. Lets go!

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• ALEX I-Im doing the best I can. If I pull too
  hard, well just go in circles. We have to
  paddle with the same force t go straight, I
  think.Ummm, maybe well paddle more evenly if I
  count aloud?

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• ROXIE Counting wont help! Theyre beating us!
  I absolutely refuse to come in last. (She
  stands up.)

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• ALEX UhRoxie, dontplease, be careful.
  Remember what the counselors always tell us about
  boat safety

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• ROXIE I see two canoes behind us. Lets move!
  (She starts to sit but slips and falls
  overboard.) HELP! Alex, help me!

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• ALEX (trying not to giggle but failing)
  The-the waters shallow. J-just stand up! (He
  holds out a paddle, which Roxie slaps away.)

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• ROXIE That does it! (she wades awkwardly
  toward shore.) Im calling my dad to come get
  me. This camp is the worst.

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Discuss with a partner

• How would you describe Roxie?
• How about Alex?
• What clues does the author give about their
  characters?

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1. What is Roxies motivation in this scene?

• A She wants t hurt Alexs feelings.
• B She wants to win the race.
• C She needs Alexs attention.
• D She needs to learn a new skill.

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2. What character trait does Roxie have that
causes her to yell at Alex?

• A Enthusiasm
• B Sadness
• C Jealousy
• D. Bossiness

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3. Which word best describes Alex?

• A Mild-mannered
• B Stubborn
• C Stuck-up
• D Immature

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4. Which action tells you that Alex cares about
what happens to Roxie?

• A He starts to count aloud.
• B He giggles when she falls in.
• C He paddles in circles.
• D he holds out a paddle