By Linda Sue Park CHAPTERS SEVEN-TEN

1 a single shard By Linda Sue Park CHAPTERS SEVEN-TEN NAME: ELA/Flanagan a single shard Vocabulary CHAPTERS 7-10 VOCAB WORD Page DEFINITION harangued 73 (v) scolded, delivered a verbal attack feigned 73 (v) to have put on an appearance, faked ferocity 78 (n)quality or state of being fierce, savage, or relentless treacherously 80 (adv)in a disloyal and faithless manner ; likely to betray trust, marked by hidden dangers noxious 88 (adj.) - poisonous or harmful tumultuous 89 (adj.)- raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy serenity 89 (n.)

2 - a state of calm or peacefulness endeavor 100 (n.) - a strenuous effort; attempt hospitality 108 (n.) - the friendly and generous treatment of guests, visitors, or strangers. persimmons 109 (n) an edible fruit that resembles a large tomato and has very sweet flesh mishap 109 (n) an unfortunate accident lair 114 (n) a wild animal's resting place, one that is well hidden; a secret or private place courtiers 116 (n)a person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen sovereign 116 (n)a king, queen, or other noble person who serves as chief of state; a ruler or monarch impeccable 119 (adj) flawless; perfect VOCAB ACTIVITIES FOR THESE WORDS.

3 1 Put all the vocab words in your flashcard app or create flashcards 2. For each vocab words come up with a synonym. Use the chart on the next page. 3. For each vocab word come up with an antonym. Use the chart on the next page. 4. Use each word from correctly in a sentence. 5. Study your words for your quiz on vocabulary for CHAPTERS 7-10. VOCABULARY WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM a single shard READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER SEVEN ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER.

4 Chapter 7 1. What was Min laughing at the first time Tree-Ear heard him laugh? 2. How did Min s wife help with the inlay project? 3. What did Tree- Ear see as one of the major differences between Min s inlay cuts and Kang s? 4. What did Crane-Man often do when Tree- Ear was coming home from work so late? 5. Why did Min smash all the vases that had inlays? 6. In a short paragraph, summarize chapter seven. 7. Make a prediction about the emissary s visit and judgment. READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER EIGHT ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER.

5 Chapter 8 1. What did Tree- Ear do at Min s house the day the emissary awarded the commission? 2. Where does the emissary wish Min to bring any inlay vessels he makes? 3. What does Min tell the emissary about bringing an inlay vessel to him later? 4. What does Tree-Ear think about as he and Min are hanging clothes? 5. What does Crane-Man tell Tree-Ear about how to think of his journey? 6. Why won t Min teach Tree-Ear how to use the wheel? 7. Explain the significance of the word Ajima? Why is this important in this chapter? READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER NINE ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER 1.

6 Explain what Crane-Man meant when he tells Tree-Ear, the same wind that blows one door shut often blows another open . 2. When were Min s pieces ready for Tree-Ear to take? 3. What does Ajima ask Crane-Man to do while Tree-Ear is away? 4. What traits did Tree-Ear think were close companions? What does he mean by this? 5. What did Crane-Man do when Tree-Ear yelled at him about Min s wife? 6. What did Tree-Ear have tied to the bottom of his pack? 7. What did Tree-Ear and Crane Man do at dusk the night before Tree-Ear was leaving? 8. What did Crane-Man tell Tree-Ear would be his greatest danger on the trip?

7 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER TEN ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER 1. What did Min give Tree-Ear for the journey? 2. What song did Tree-Ear begin to sing while he was walking? 3. What did Tree-Ear begin to form with a ball of clay on his first night alone in the woods? 4. What animal did Tree-Ear see on his first night sleeping alone in the woods? 5. What did Tree-Ear see in the market at Puyo that made him want to hurry to the end of his journey? QUOTES FROM Ch. 7-10 Identify specifically where and when these quotes occur in the novel.

8 Explain why they are important to the story. Your answers should be several sentences (at least five) in length. 1. Tree-ear saw the potter s eyes, fierce with grief and rage. Min chocked out the last words: You are not my son . 2. I will tell you this. Of all the problems you may meet on your journey, it will be the people who are the greatest danger. But it will also be the people to whom you must turn if ever you are in need of aid. Remember this, my friend, and you will travel well . 3. Kang s designs- already seen and admired and replicated for sale on the streets of Puyo.

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