Chains Bellwork 7 Comprehension Questions Week One Monday

Chains Bellwork 7 Comprehension Questions Week One

Monday, March 2 This week will be all about comprehension question from your reading. Answer them in complete sentences. • 1. How does Madam Lockton demonstrate her own selfcenteredness following Lady Seymour’s illness? • 2. How does the author contrast the characters of Lady Seymour and Madam Lockton?

Monday, March 2 • 1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body does not like being bought and sold like a basket of eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is kind”. Explain what Isabel means by this statement. • 2. Explain how Isabel feels about Lady Seymour’s confession. Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First. ) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

Tuesday, March 3 • 1. How does Isabel help Captain Dibdin and Captain Farrar? • 2. Knowing the risk involved, would YOU help these men? Explain your line of thinking.

Tuesday, March 3 • 1. What does Isabel discover has really happened to Ruth? • 2. How does Isabel learn this? • 3. Make a prediction about what you believe Isabel will do with this new information concerning Ruth. Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First. ) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

Chains Bellwork 7 Comprehension Questions Week Two

Monday, March 9 • 1. What does Isabel rename herself? • 2. How is this naming important? We will visit the Media Center today. Bring ALL books!

Monday, March 9 AP PRE- • 1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body does not like being bought and sold like a basket of eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is kind”. Explain what Isabel means by this statement. • Keep your bellwork from last week and add to it! We will visit the Media Center today. Bring ALL books!

Monday, March 9 • 1. Why is Isabel conflicted about taking Lady Seymour’s money? • 2. How does Isabel know that it is okay to take the money? Dude, It’s Reading Time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First. ) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

Tuesday, March 10 • 1. What do you think will happen to Lady Seymour after Isabel leaves? Why? • 2. Why does Isabel risk her own escape to go to the prison? Explain your answer.

Tuesday, March 10 • 1. How is Isabel able to get Curzon out of the prison? • 2. Describe what state Curzon is in. • 3. How do Isabel and Curzon escape the city? Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First. ) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

Wednesday, March 11 1. 2. What is the significance of Isabel’s statement that they have “crossed the River Jordan? ” Explain. Predict what Isabel plans to do next. Explain.

Wednesday, March 11 1. What do you predict Curzon plans to do next after they escape? Explain. Book Reports Due! • Be prepared to turn them in at the START of class. The teacher will call for your report when the bell rings!

Thursday, March 12 • 1. Chains has a sequel, Forge. What do you think will happen next (after the escape) to Isabel and Curzon? • 2. What thoughts and opinions do you have on freedom after reading Chains? Explain.

Thursday, March 12 • 1. What thoughts and opinions do you have on loyalty after reading Chains? Explain.