White IRLA: Cave of the Bookworms

Last updated about 4 years ago

12 questions

Note from the author:

Read the book Cave of the Bookworms in ARC bookshelf; the link is below. You will be prompted to sign in to ARC. Answer the comprehension questions as you read.
https://arcid.americanreading.com/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=55ba7db5e79782b39f2207237932fe6c&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arcbookshelf.com%2Foauth%2Farcid&district=837&state=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXJjYm9va3NoZWxmLmNvbS8jOTc4MTQzNDIwNjg4Ng%3D%3D

Instructions

Read the book Cave of the Bookworms in ARC bookshelf; the link is below. You will be prompted to sign in to ARC. Answer the comprehension questions as you read.
https://arcid.americanreading.com/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=55ba7db5e79782b39f2207237932fe6c&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arcbookshelf.com%2Foauth%2Farcid&district=837&state=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXJjYm9va3NoZWxmLmNvbS8jOTc4MTQzNDIwNjg4Ng%3D%3D

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White IRLA: Cave of the Bookworms

Last updated about 4 years ago

12 questions

Note from the author:

Read the book Cave of the Bookworms in ARC bookshelf; the link is below. You will be prompted to sign in to ARC. Answer the comprehension questions as you read.
https://arcid.americanreading.com/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=55ba7db5e79782b39f2207237932fe6c&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arcbookshelf.com%2Foauth%2Farcid&district=837&state=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXJjYm9va3NoZWxmLmNvbS8jOTc4MTQzNDIwNjg4Ng%3D%3D

Instructions

Read the book Cave of the Bookworms in ARC bookshelf; the link is below. You will be prompted to sign in to ARC. Answer the comprehension questions as you read.
https://arcid.americanreading.com/authorize?response_type=code&client_id=55ba7db5e79782b39f2207237932fe6c&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arcbookshelf.com%2Foauth%2Farcid&district=837&state=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXJjYm9va3NoZWxmLmNvbS8jOTc4MTQzNDIwNjg4Ng%3D%3D

BEFORE you read: In the space provided, sketch what you imagine when you think of the term "bookworm". In your own words, define what you think a "bookworm" is.

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Bookworms are real.

Chapter 1: The Dark Dream
Pages 6-12

Compare the picture of the bookworms on page 9 to your drawing above. How does the boy's interpretation of bookworms differ than yours? Explain using at least one text detail.

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Chapter 2: Down the Hole
Pages 13-18

Describe the setting. What details support the feeling of suspense? Use at least two specific details in your explanation.

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Chapter 3: The Cave
Pages 19-23

How would the story change if the point of view changed? Use specific examples to support your idea.

Chapter 4: Food for Worms
Pages 24-26

Identify the words from the quote below the author uses to make the audience visualize the scene in detail. Look for words with "weight" (connotation), or sensory language (taste, see, smell, hear, touch).

"The boy realizes these are worm's eggs. The eggs surround the man in the web. The boy has seen something like this before. In his books, the boy has read about insects laying their eggs. When the eggs hatch, the young creatures need food. The man will become food for the worm's babies."

Chapter 5: The Book Light
Pages 27-35

At the end of the story, the boy realizes he was only dreaming. But then, he discoveres his book light is missing. Do you think his adventure was a dream or real? Explain your answer.

Extras: Pages 36-42

White IRLA: Cave of the Bookworms

White IRLA: Cave of the Bookworms

BEFORE you read: In the space provided, sketch what you imagine when you think of the term "bookworm". In your own words, define what you think a "bookworm" is.

Bookworms are real.

Compare the picture of the bookworms on page 9 to your drawing above. How does the boy's interpretation of bookworms differ than yours? Explain using at least one text detail.

Describe the setting. What details support the feeling of suspense? Use at least two specific details in your explanation.

How would the story change if the point of view changed? Use specific examples to support your idea.

Identify the words from the quote below the author uses to make the audience visualize the scene in detail. Look for words with "weight" (connotation), or sensory language (taste, see, smell, hear, touch).

At the end of the story, the boy realizes he was only dreaming. But then, he discoveres his book light is missing. Do you think his adventure was a dream or real? Explain your answer.

After reading pages 36-37 "More about Bookworms", are bookworms real?

After reading pages 36-37 "More about Bookworms", list what you have learned about bookworms. What facts were most interesting?

BEFORE you read: In the space provided, sketch what you imagine when you think of the term "bookworm". In your own words, define what you think a "bookworm" is.

Bookworms are real.

Compare the picture of the bookworms on page 9 to your drawing above. How does the boy's interpretation of bookworms differ than yours? Explain using at least one text detail.

What type of non-literal language (figurative language) is the phrase "Moonlight touches his bicycle" on page 12?

Describe the setting. What details support the feeling of suspense? Use at least two specific details in your explanation.

Identify the point of view of the story.

How would the story change if the point of view changed? Use specific examples to support your idea.

Identify the words from the quote below the author uses to make the audience visualize the scene in detail. Look for words with "weight" (connotation), or sensory language (taste, see, smell, hear, touch).

Categorize the events of the story to the element of plot.

At the end of the story, the boy realizes he was only dreaming. But then, he discoveres his book light is missing. Do you think his adventure was a dream or real? Explain your answer.

After reading pages 36-37 "More about Bookworms", are bookworms real?

After reading pages 36-37 "More about Bookworms", list what you have learned about bookworms. What facts were most interesting?

What type of non-literal language (figurative language) is the phrase "Moonlight touches his bicycle" on page 12?

Identify the point of view of the story.

Categorize the events of the story to the element of plot.