Glory Be
Author: Augusta Scattergood
Literature study #1
Grade 4
About the Author
Read about Augusta Scattergood.
http://augustascattergood.com/about/about01.html
Build background
Open and view the video clip about civil rights the Freedom Summer of 1964.
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act/videos/civilrights-act-of-1964
In your own words, write a summary of what you learned. It must be at least
3 sentences long.
Make a prediction chart. You can use the attached chart (appendix a) or you
can create your own. Be sure to add to your chart before you read each
chapter. Based on the cover of the book and what you learned in the
background, predict what you think this book will be about.
Chapters 1-5
Vocabulary
mangy
mockingbird
tarnation
fiercest
bothersome
primped
snooping
agitators
perched
supply
sermons
Choose from the following list of activities to practice the vocabulary. You
must complete 1 of the 3 activities.
1. Create a crossword puzzle. Open the link and follow the directions. List
the words. Create hints using the meanings of the words.
http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/cgi-crosswordpuzzlegames/create
2. Make word sort cards. Write each vocabulary word on an index card.
Write the definition for the word on the back of each card. Find 3
different ways that you can sort the cards into groups.
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For example, you can sort by meanings, parts of speech, or by looking at
the letters at the beginning or ending of the word to see what they have
in common.
3. Practice synonyms and antonyms. You can use the chart below or make
your own. Write the vocabulary word in the first column, a synonym for
the word in the second column, and an antonym in the last column.
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Comprehension
Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to give examples
from the text and write the page number to show where you found the
support.
1. What do you know about the main character? (CH 1)
2. Why is Jesslyn fed up with Glory? (CH2)
3. How would you describe Laura Lampert? (CH3)
4. Explain how Emma cares for Glory. (CH4)
5. Jesslyn thinks she should have her own room? Why?(CH5)
Chapters 6-10
Vocabulary
sideburns
hangnail
hippies
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admire
jumble
moseyed
bountiful
aggravating
sensible
hankering
barged
megaphone
Look at the list of activities from Chapters 1-5. Choose an activity from the list
to practice the vocabulary.
Comprehension
Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to give examples
from the text and write the page number to show where you found the
support.
1. Was Jesslyn being honest? How do you know? (CH 6)
2. Explain how Frankie’s family feels about Yankees moving into town.
(CH7)
3. What does Glory mean when she says “having a sister used to be fun”?
(CH8)
4. Why doesn’t Frankie stay to play kick the can with Glory and Laura
?(CH9)
5. What do you know about Robbie Fox? (CH10)
Chapters 11-15
Vocabulary
stumped
stationary
determined
typewriter
composed
plunked
glimpse
suspicion
complicated
pitiful
Think about two different characters in the story. Choose one of the
vocabulary words and decide which character that word matches best. Find
an example, or examples, in the story that support your idea. Be sure to write
in complete sentences and tell the page where you found your information.
Comprehension
Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to give examples
from the text and write the page number to show where you found the
support.
1. What suggestion does Miss Bloom give to Glory? (CH11)
2. Why does Emma think Glory will get them in trouble? (CH12)
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3. Why doesn’t Jesslyn want Glory to ride to Memphis with her to go
shopping? (CH13)
4. Why did Glory lie to Emma? (CH14)
5. How did Jesslyn feel when she found Glory in the station wagon? (CH15)
Chapters 16-20
Vocabulary
jailbird
shakedown
solitary
suspect
waded
procession
chandelier
smothering
convictions
Write a short paragraph to practice the vocabulary. You can tell about the
story or a topic of your choice. The words must be used accurately and the
paragraph must be at least 4 sentences in length.
Comprehension
Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to give examples
from the text and write the page number to show where you found the
support.
1. Why did the policeman pull Robbie over? (CH16)
2. Who does Emma have staying over at her house? (CH17)
3. Do you think Frankie will tell the secret about Robbie? How do you
know? (18)
4. What was Daddy’s reaction to hearing Glory’s letter read at dinner? (19)
5. The sign posted said the pool would be opening. Why didn’t it? (20)
Chapters 21-25
Vocabulary
responsibility
swooning
unduly
incident
government
lugging
bandstand
accused
Make a 4 Fold Vocabulary Chart (see appendix b).
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Comprehension Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to
give examples from the text and write the page number to show where you
found the support.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Why was Laura in trouble? (CH21)
How would you describe Mr. Smith? (CH22)
Why is Laura going back to Ohio? (CH23)
Who is Mr. Robert F. Kennedy? Why is he important? (CH24)
How did Glory celebrate her birthday? (CH25)
Chapters 26-31
Vocabulary
eavesdropped
unraveling
switchblade
precious
befriended
satisfaction
pranced
commotion
insisted
Use the SLAP strategy to practice the vocabulary. Follow the steps for each
word.
1. Find the word in the book. Say the word out loud.
2. Look for clues about the meaning of the word.
3. Ask yourself what the word might mean; think of a word that expresses
that meaning.
4. Put the word in the passage in place of the unfamiliar word. Ask
yourself, “Does it make sense?”
Comprehension
Answer the following questions about the story. Be sure to give examples
from the text and write the page number to show where you found the
support.
1. Why did the boys attack Robbie? (CH26)
2. How did Glory try to apologize to Robbie? (CH27)
3. What decision did Glory make to try to get Jesslyn to forgive her?
(CH28)
4. How has Glory grown over the summer? (CH29)
5. What does the author mean when she says “books don’t care who reads
them”? (CH30)
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Wrap UP
What was the author’s purpose in writing this book? Was the author
successful? Why or why not?
You may wrap up your literature study by choosing a project from the list
below or developing your own idea. Please email your teacher with your
project idea for approval before you begin.
 Design a book cover
 Write a book report
 Make a PowerPoint
 Make a cartoon
 Write a newspaper article
 Write a poem
 Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of one of the characters
 Make a flip book
 Paint or draw your favorite part
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Prediction Chart (appendix a)
My prediction
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What actually happened
4-Fold Vocabulary
(appendix b)
In this activity, students fold their papers into rows of
4 sections each. The number of rows can relate to the
number of words to be studied. In the first section,
the student writes the word. In the 2nd section, the
student writes a definition of the word in their own
words. In the 3rd section, the student draws a picture
or symbol to represent the word. In the 4th section,
the student writes a sentence with the word based on
their definition.
After completing the page, the students cut apart the
sections and put them in an envelope. The words are
reviewed by having the student reassemble the word
rows.
Word
Definition
Oven
kitchen appliance
used for baking or
roasting
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Picture
Sentence
We baked
cookies in the
oven.