Percy Jackson
&
The Olympians
(Book 1) The Lightning Thief
Reading Packet
Name:______________________________ Period:________ SR#:___________ Chapter#: ________ Chapter Title: ______________________________ Comic Strip Summaries Directions: Create a comic strip of four major events in the chapter using talking/think bubbles. Write a summary using two to three complete sentences. Chapter Summary: Reading Strategies Directions: Complete each section in complete sentences. 1. 2. Making Predictions Asking Questions 1. 2. Problem: Solution: Character Analysis Directions: Identify a character trait for the main character. Cite evidence that supports your claim (Note: make sure you provide the page number). Explain the trait and how it helps with the development of the story. Main Character: Main Character: Trait: Trait: Evidence (with page #): Evidence (with page#): Explanation: Explanation: Figurative Language and Literary Device Directions: Identify figurative language or a literary device used in the chapter. Justify your answer. Explain what the quote means. Pg. #: Greek Allusion and Historical Reference Directions: Identify a Greek allusion or a historical reference. Explain how it connects to events in ancient Greek history or mythology. Pg. #: Vocabulary Development Directions: Identify a new word in each chapter as you read. Complete the chart after each chapter. Chapter 1 Page #: 2 Page #:
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