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Novel Warm-Up Activities DIRECTION Before you read The Chocolate Touch, complete these activities so you can understand what the character is going through in the story. Then on the next page, read the popular Greek myth Midas Touch and answer the questions.

1. There are many ways people can become greedy for one or many things. Discuss, in small groups or as a class, how wanting too much of something can become a problem. Write down what problems can arise if you were to want too much of it.

Having Too Much:

Problems

too many friends too many snacks too much money

2. Draw two pictures. Draw the first picture about what you might want too much of. The second picture could be of what might happen if you actually got your wish. Share your work with the class and tell what might have gone wrong.

3. What do you might happen to the boy in the book, John Midas, who wanted chocolate all the time. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 3

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The Midas Touch Once upon a time in the land of Greece by the Aegean Sea there was a great king named Midas. King Midas was a good man in his heart, but he had one weakness. He yearned for gold. He would spend all his time counting his gold coins and wishing for more. Midas had a loving wife and a daughter he adored, but he was still discontented. He wanted to be the most powerful and wealthy king in the world; he wanted everyone to envy him. He had a lovely garden, but he did not spend time there. He had two wonderful hounds who loved to run in the fields, but he did not take the time to be with them.

He had a beautiful daughter named Marigold whom he truly loved, yet he did not spend time with her.

He spent all his time counting his gold coins in the basement vault of the castle.

One evening when it was very late and all the servants were asleep, the hounds were resting before the fire, the flowers had closed their petals for the night, and the king’s daughter was quietly tucked away in her sleeping chamber, King Midas was alone in the vault in the basement, counting his many bags of gold and wondering just how many coins were in each bag. Out of nowhere the form of a stranger appeared to King Midas.

The stranger said, “King Midas, you have much gold!”

King Midas was startled but replied, “It is much, but nothing compared to all the gold in the world.”

“Are you not satisfied?” the stranger said to the King.

“Oh, no. I am always trying to find ways to gather more gold. I wish that everything I touched would turn to gold.”

“Are you sure you would want that?” asked the stranger.

The King replied, “I could think of nothing that would make me happier.”

“You may have your wish,” the stranger said and disappeared.

The King was so excited! He touched the doorknob of the vault and found that it had turned to gold.

“How wonderful, how marvelous!” he exclaimed.

He could now have all the gold he wanted. As the sun rose, the King ordered his servants to prepare a feast to celebrate his new gift. However, when he sat down to the feast and reached for a piece of bread, it turned to gold. He was shocked. The King lifted a mug of water to his lips, and it, too, became gold. This upset the King so that he rose from his seat and went out into the garden. His two hounds followed him.

While he was walking and thinking, the King reached out to smell a flower. It, too, turned to gold. He drew back. When he did, he touched the heads of his two hounds. Instantly, they both turned to graceful statues of gold. King Midas cried out in distress. Just then his daughter, who had heard him cry out, ran to him.

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Chocolate Touch “Father, Father, what has happened that you would cry out?”

Before he could stop her, Marigold threw her arms around her father to hug him. She immediately turned to gold!

“What have I done!” cried the King. He wept loudly as he realized how his foolish wish had caused the loss of his daughter. As he was weeping, the stranger appeared again to King Midas.

“Are you not happy now that you have the golden touch? Why do you cry out?”

“I have lost all that I have loved. Give me back my daughter, and I will give up all the gold that I have in my entire kingdom!”

“You are a wiser man,” said the stranger. “Do as I say, and you will lose the golden touch. Follow the river that runs through your kingdom to where it flows from the mountain. Walk into the river so that you become completely immersed in water. You will then lose your golden touch. Take a pitcher of water back with you to the palace and sprinkle the water on all that you have touched, and it will be changed back.”

The King did as he was told. He followed the river to the mountain. He immersed himself in the river.

He touched the rocks in the river and realized that he no longer had the golden touch. He rushed back to the castle with a pitcher of water and sprinkled his daughter with it. She came back to life immediately, and he hugged her with happiness. Then the King sprinkled his hounds with water, and they were no longer statues but jumping, running hounds. The King then sprinkled the flowers in the garden and bent to smell each one as they became real again. He was so happy that he lifted his daughter, Marigold, to dance about the garden with him.

After that day, King Midas was a wise and generous king and would always warn people, “Be careful what you wish for. You might get your wish.”

----------------------------------------------------The end ---------------------------------------------------1. CHARACTER TRAITS What characteristic describes Midas at the beginning of the story? a. Greedy b. Selfish c. Content! d. Sorrowful

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King Midas was a good man in his heart, but he had one weakness. He yearned for gold. He would spend all his time counting his gold coins and wishing for more. a. To ask for b. To desire or wish for c. To steal d. To count 3. CONTEXT CLUES Read the passage below, and determine the meaning of the word discontented.

Midas had a loving wife and a daughter he adored, but he was still discontented. He wanted to be the most powerful and wealthy king in the world; he wanted everyone to envy him. a. Noble b. Loving c. Embarrassed! d. Unsatisfied 4. Based on the description of Midas in the story's beginning, readers can conclude that he ______. a. thinks he is a powerful king. b. appreciates his wealth. c. is not satisfied with his wealth. d. wants a larger family.!

5. CHARACTER MOTIVES Why does the stranger grant Midas a wish? a. To teach Midas's a lesson. b. Midas took care of the satyr. c. So Midas would owe him a favor.! d. Because Dionysus was fond of Midas.

6. CAUSE & EFFECT Which incident causes Midas to regret his wish? a. Finding that he turned even his drink and food to gold. b. Wading into the swift river. c. When the doorknob turned into gold. d. Turning his daughter to gold.!

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Chocolate Touch 7. LITERARY DEVICES Situational irony may occur when the outcome of a certain situation is completely different than what was initially expected. It is often referred to as an “irony of events.�

Irony is present in the story because _______________________. a. what Midas wanted most of all was to be the wealthiest and most powerful King ever b. what Midas expected to happen really did happen c. what Midas expected to happen and what did happen were very different d. what Midas wanted was granted, but the wealth was not enough; he wanted more power 8. The irony Kind Midas faces is that _____________________________. a. his newfound power turns out to be a horrible curse b. his daughter's behavior is very troubling c. the stranger actually prefers silver to gold d. his wish made him even happier than he had imagined it would 9. Which sentence best states the irony in the story of King Midas? a. Midas discovers a satyr asleep in the garden. b. Midas is rewarded with the golden touch. c. Midas comes to hate what he once desired.! d. Midas washes himself in a swift-running river.

10. CHARACTER TRAITS What characteristic describes Midas at the end of the story? a. Greedy b. Selfish c. Content! d. Sorrowful 11. THEME What is this myth mainly about? a. The love of family. b. The foolishness of greed.! c. The power of a king. d. The power of the gods.

12. Which is the main purpose of this myth? a. To tell and exciting story b. To give readers information c. To teach a moral lesson d. To solve a mystery

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Chapter 1 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. behave (v): to act in a particular way ✎ Even though he is 16, he behaves like a child!

2. suitable (adj): having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something ✎ The dress was a suitable choice to wear to the wedding.

3. practical (adj): tending to make good decisions and to deal with daily life in a sensible way ✎ He is a very practical person with no interest in expensive cars or clothes.

4. orchestra (n): a group of musicians who play usually classical music together and who are led by a conductor ✎ He plays violin in the school orchestra.

5. lozenges (n): a small candy that contains medicine taken for sore throats ✎ I had a sore throat so I took a lozenge to ease the pain.

6. devour (v): to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry ✎ He devoured everything on his plate during Thanksgiving dinner and went back for more.

7. mad (adj): liking someone or something very much : very fond of or enthusiastic about someone or something ✎ She's mad for a cute dog that she saw at the pet shop near her house.

8. spot (n): a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc. ✎ I noticed some red spots on my arms and realized they were mosquito bites.

9. gravely (adv): done in a way that is very serious or requiring or causing serious thought or concern ✎ The doctor shook his head gravely when the patient’s family asked if he was going to be okay.

10. rough (adj): having a surface that is not even ✎ The rough tree bark makes it easy for animals to climb it.

11. suspect (v): to think that (something, especially something bad) possibly exists, is true, will happen, etc. ✎ I suspect it will rain so let’s take our umbrellas.

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Chocolate Touch 12. admit (v): to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) ✎ He admitted to me that he had eaten the last cookie that I had been saving.

13. manage (v): to succeed in doing (something) ✎ With his ankle broken, he could only manage taking a few steps at a time.

14. properly (adv): in a way that is acceptable or suitable ✎ He doesn't know how to properly tie a necktie.

15. gracious (adj): old-fashioned — used as an interjection to express mild surprise or for emphasis ✎ Gracious, I never expected to see you here!

16. joint (n): a point where two bones meet in the body ✎ She's been having pain in her muscles and joints after a tough basketball game.

17. reprove (v): to criticize or correct (someone) usually in a gentle way ✎ The teacher reproved the student for being late.

18. recommend (v): to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen ✎ I can't decide between the lasagna and the salmon. Which do you recommend?

19. complication (n): a disease or condition that happens in addition to another disease or condition ✎ The patient died of complications from surgery because he had a weak heart.

20. assure (v): to tell someone in a very strong and definite way that something will happen or that something is true ✎ I can assure you that you won't be disappointed by this chocolate cake. It’s the best in the city.

21. empathically (adv): done in a way that shows you have an intellectual and emotional understanding of another person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior, even those that are distressing and disturbing

✎ Sarah listened emphatically to my problems and gave me advice on what I should do.

22. diet (n): the food that a person or animal usually eats ✎ Diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables have been shown to help prevent disease.

23. to the effect (noun phrase): used to refer to the general meaning of something said ✎ She is always complaining to the effect of my level of energy.

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[ Chapter 1 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What are three reasons why John liked school? a. _______ His teacher was easy to get along with b. _______ His school gave away free candy to good students c. _______ He began to play with the school orchestra d. _______ His good friend was in the same class as him e. _______ His baseball teacher was gentle and practical 2. CHARACTER TRAITS What did John like the most? a. playing the trumpet b. eating chocolate c. collecting beetles and butterflies d. buying model airplanes 3. TRUE / FALSE John liked to share his chocolate and candy with his best friends.

4. When Mr. and Mrs. Midas was talking to John, why did his ears turn red? a. Because he suddenly had a headache b. Because it was summer and he felt hot c. Because he had mosquito bites on his ears d. Because he knew he did something bad and would get in trouble 5. Why did Mr. and Mrs. Midas take John to the doctor? a. Because he was gaining a lot of weight b. Because he had contracted the measles c. Because he had spots on his nose d. Because his legs wouldn’t move well 6. Why did John kick the doctor’s hammer? a. To show the doctor that he is healthy b. He was mad c. To make everyone laugh d. He knee did that on its own

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9. How do his parents feel about John? a. Angry b. Sad c. Frustrated d. Happy 10. Who is the main character, and what is his favorite food? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 11. USE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Think about the main character’s name. Do you think it is a random coincidence that his last name is Midas? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 12. LITERARY DEVICE The point of view is the perspective from which a story is narrated. It is the angle from which an author tells a story using characters, events, and ideas. First person point of view uses the “I” pronoun to refer to the narrator, and the story is told from one character. Another uncommon point of view is second person POV, using the “you” pronoun to narrate the story.

Third person POV uses “he” and “she” as the pronouns to refer to different characters, and provides the greatest amount of flexibility for the author.

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Chapter 2 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. absentmindedly (adv): done in a way tending to forget things or to not notice things : having or showing a lack of attention ✎ I absentmindedly forgot my best friend’s birthday.

2. dully (adj): not shiny ✎ The sick dog had no appetite and its eyes were dull.

3. eagerly (adv): in a way that is very excited and interested ✎ Everyone eagerly waited for the new swimming pool to be built in the community center.

4. initials (n): the first letters of each of a person's names ✎ The initials F.D.R. stood for “Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”

5. route (n): a way to get from one place to another place ✎ We didn't know what route to take so I looked on Google Maps for help.

6. consider (v): to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment) ✎ I considered the traffic as I made a decision on whether take to ride the bus versus riding the subway.

7. unfamiliar (adj): not frequently seen, heard, or experienced ✎ The book is full of unfamiliar words for the child since it’s a book for teenagers.

8. beckon (v): to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow ✎ The customer beckoned the waiter to come over.

9. heartily (adv): in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way ✎ I heartily recommend the movie for children because it is funny and educational.

10. hesitate (v): to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do ✎ He hesitated about eating another slice of pizza since I was full.

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12. cellophane (n): a thin transparent material that is used for wrapping things ✎ He wrapped the gift basket in clear cellophane, so I saw what was in the basket.

13. mind (v): to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something) ✎ I don't mind making dinner if you wash the dishes.

14. hastily (adv): done or made very quickly ✎ She hastily gathered her things and left because she was late for school.

15. in the long run (n): a long period of time after the beginning of something ✎ Eating a lot of vegetables may not taste the best but, it is better for you in the long run.

16. decline (v): to say no to something in a polite way ✎ I had to decline the invitation to my friend’s wedding because I would be traveling in Italy.

17. sensible (adj): having or showing good sense or judgment ✎ I made the sensible choice to eat less sugar because sugar is bad for your health.

18. prescribe (v): to officially tell someone to use (a medicine, therapy, etc.) as a remedy or treatment ✎ The doctor prescribed three months of physical therapy for my leg injury.

19. coax (v): to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way ✎ He wanted to stay home because it was raining, but I coaxed him into going out.

20. anxious (adj): afraid or nervous especially about what may happen ✎ She feels anxious and depressed every since she was told she had cancer.

21. reveal (v): to show (something) clearly : to make (something that was hidden) able to be seen ✎ The sad expression on his face revealed how he felt.

22.nevertheless (adv): in spite of what has just been said ✎ She got hurt during the soccer game, nevertheless she had fun playing.

23. encounter (v): to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.) ✎ The pilot announced on the intercom that we might encounter turbulence during the flight.

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[ Chapter 2 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What does “The sun was sinking low in the sky...� mean? a. The sun was falling b. The sun was drowning c. The sun was setting d. The sun was dropping 2. What did John find on his way to visit Susan? a. A rare gold coin b. A gift basket of chocolate c. A candy bar d. A map to a candy shop 3. What was special about what he found? Check all that are true. a. ______ One side of the coin had an eagle b. ______ One side of the coin has George Washington c. ______ One side of the coin was a picture of a fat boy d. ______ One side of the coin had his initials, J.M. e. ______ It smelled like chocolate 4. What did John decide he would first do with the coin? a. He would find the owner of the coin and return it. b. He would start a rare coin collection. c. He would ask his parents for advice on what to do with it. d. He would buy chocolate with it.

5. CAUSE & EFFECT Why didn't John make it to Susan's house? a. He decided to take a different route b. He wanted to go look for more coins c. He found a candy store he'd never seen before d. Both A and C e. All of the above

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6. What did John find unusual about the man inside the store? Check all that are true. a. _______ The man knew John's name b. _______ The man was too friendly for someone who met John for the first time c. _______ He was open on Sunday whereas every other shop is closed d. _______ He only took the rare type of coin John found which allowed him to take a whole box of candy for the coin 7. John tells the storekeeper that his mother won’t be upset if he has a box of candy. Do you think his mother would mind? Why do you think that? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Why does John take tonic before he goes to bed? a. To punish him because he doesn’t eat healthy food. b. To help him go to sleep since the sugar from chocolate keeps him up at night. c. To make up for the vitamins he doesn't get because he doesn't eat the right foods. d. To make him eat bad tasting things too so he doesn’t eat only delicious chocolates.

9. Why was John disappointed at the end of chapter two? a. There was only one chocolate in the box b. He had to go to bed c. He hated his medicine d. He hated chocolate 10. TRUE / FALSE John showed his parents that he did not want to go to sleep.

11. What did John find in the box of chocolates the man sold him at the candy store? a. The most unusual-tasting chocolate he's ever had b. The best tasting chocolate he's ever had c. The sweetest chocolate he's ever had d. The worst tasting chocolate he's ever had

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Chocolate Fun Facts The storekeeper told John Midas that some of his chocolate came from Africa. Here are some facts you may not know about chocolate. Use them to answer the questions on the next page.

• Chocolate is grown in many parts of the world but mostly in tropical areas like Mexico, Central America, South America, and Africa.

• Brazil is the largest producer of cacao beans in the Western Hemisphere.

• Cacao is the common name that comes from the Mayan Indian words that mean bitter juice.

• The word chocolate comes from the Mayan words that mean sour water.

• A cacao tree can reach a height of 40 feet (12 meters).

• The leaves of the cacao tree are elliptical and up to a foot long.

• Flowers on the cacao tree are small, wax-like, yellow, and grow directly on the trunk and branches of the tree. The flowers turn into pods 8 to 15 inches (20–38 cm) long, the size of a large cucumber.

Inside the pods are 20 to 50 almond-shaped seeds or beans in a shell. The beans are removed by hand, using a large knife to cut open the pod. They are commonly called cocoa beans.

• The beans are put in a sweatbox for nine days to ferment. After they have fermented, the cocoa beans are set to dry in the sun, then put in bags and sent to the manufacturer.

• The manufacturer combines a special mixture of different types of cocoa beans for a variety of products.

• The beans are cleaned and then roasted so that their shells expand.

• An unusual machine with a fan blows the shells off the beans.

• The shells are used for mulch and fertilizer. You can purchase them at your local plant store. They give off the lovely scent of chocolate in your garden if used as mulch.

• The meat of the bean that is left is called the nibs. The nibs contains 54% cocoa butter.

• The nibs are crushed into a thick liquor of cacao. It is then mixed with sugar and vanilla to make sweet chocolate.

• If the manufacturer adds milk solids, it becomes milk chocolate. This mixing which goes on for 72 hours is called conching.

• Cocoa butter, which was pressed from the seeds early on, is sometimes added to the chocolate to make it flow more easily and make it easier to dip or coat candies.

• When the cocoa butter has been pressed from the liquor of the cocoa, the portion that is left is in large hard cakes. This is crushed and sold as cocoa powder to make hot chocolate.

• Cocoa butter is used to make medicines, soap, and cosmetics.

• Making candy requires the chocolate to be heated, melted, and poured over what will be the base of the candy. Some candy is dipped.

• Chocolate products produced include baking chocolate, cocoa, milk chocolate, sweetened chocolate, and semisweet chocolate.

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Chocolate C o m p r e hFun e n sFacts i o n 1. What is the taste of pure cacao? _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the name of the case in which the beans come? _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do they roast the cacao beans? _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Where do they grow cacao beans? _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. What do you call the part of the cacao bean under the shell? _______________________________________________________________________________ 6. What is 54% of the cacao bean made of? _______________________________________________________________________________ 7. What is the synonym for stirring the chocolate? _______________________________________________________________________________ 8. What is the paste called that is made when you crush the nibs? _______________________________________________________________________________ 9. When the cocoa butter is pressed out of the chocolate liquid, what is left? _______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Name three products of the cacao tree. _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

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Chapter 3 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. crossly (adv): done in a way that shows annoyance or anger ✎ “Stop teasing your sister,” my mom said crossly.

2. to and fro (adv): forward and backward ✎ The baby rocked to and fro in the swing.

3. bristles (n): a short, stiff hair, fiber, etc. ✎ I brushed the horse’s mane using a brush with thick bristles.

4. marvelous (adj): wonderful; extremely good or enjoyable ✎ The weather in Hawaii was simply marvelous for doing any type of outdoor activity.

5. rich (adj): containing a large amount of fat, oil, etc. : having a lot of flavor and making your stomach feel full ✎ The food was a little too rich for me so I ordered a side of fresh salad.

6. stain (v): to leave a mark on something ✎ The red wine stained the white carpet.

7. insist (v): to say (something) in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement ✎ He insists that it was not his fault for being late because his car broke down.

8. protest (v): to show or express disagreement with or disapproval of something ✎ The students protested shortening the break, but the teacher didn’t change her mind.

9. yolk (n): the yellow part in the center of an egg ✎ I separated the yolk from the egg whites to make carbonara pasta.

10. pleased (adj): happy or satisfied ✎ My father was none too pleased when he found out that my brother had lost his car keys.

11. puzzled (adj): feeling or showing confusion because something is difficult to understand ✎ He had a very puzzled look on his face when the lady started speaking in Chinese to him.

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[ Chapter 3 COMPREHENSION ] 1. Why did John hate brushing his teeth? a. He thought the toothpaste tasted like his tonic. b. He thought it was a waste of time c. The toothpaste was pink and he didn’t like that color d. It got rid of the delicious chocolate taste in his mouth 2. What happened once John put the toothpaste into his mouth? a. The toothpaste tasted like tonic b. The toothpaste tasted like chocolate. c. His teeth started tingling. d. His mouth became hot.

3. What did John do in the bathroom that surprised Mary? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. What was the very second thing that John turned to chocolate? a. Water b. Eggs c. Orange juice d. Toothpaste 5. TRUE / FALSE John usually finishes his breakfast.

6. Why was Mrs. Midas puzzled at the end of chapter three? a. John ate all of the toothpaste b. John didn't want a dime for chocolate c. John ate all his eggs d. John didn't like his breakfast 7. TEXT SUPPORT Are John’s parents kind? Use evidence from the book to give three reasons why you feel this is true. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 4 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. marmalade (n): a sweet jelly that contains pieces of fruit ✎ I opened a jar of orange marmalade to spread it on mu toast.

2. frequently (adv): happening often ✎ I see my grandmother frequently because she lives next door to my family.

3. queer (adj): odd or unusual ✎ I had a queer feeling that something bad was about to happen so I started running.

4. tear (v): to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. ✎ The children began tearing the wrapping papers off of their presents to see what was inside.

5. sly (adj): clever in a dishonest way ✎ The sly man has become a millionaire by tricking other people into giving him their money.

6. contentedly (adv): in a way that shows you’re happy and satisfied: showing or feeling contentment ✎ The teacher smiled contentedly as the student recited her speech.

7. snatched (v): to take (something) quickly or eagerly ✎ An eagle swooped down and snatched one of the rats.

8. resist (n): to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something) ✎ I resisted the urge to eat the chocolate cake because I’m on a diet.

9. gutter (n): a low area at the side of a road that is used to catch water and carry it away from the road ✎ The coin rolled down the road and into the gutter and I knew I would never see it again.

10. defeat (v): to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc. ✎ We lost to their team last year, but this year we're going to defeat them.

11. wealth (n): a large amount of money and possessions ✎ The family has acquired great wealth through their invention.

12. triumph (v): to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest ✎ His favorite team triumphed in the championship game.

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14. reluctantly (adv): in a way of showing doubt about doing something or not willing or eager to do it ✎ Phillip reluctantly agreed to help me move the boxes upstairs to my room.

15. crescent (n): the shape of the visible part of the moon when it is less than half full ✎ After the lion took a bite of the frisbee, it was shaped like a crescent.

16. trickled (v): to flow or fall in drops ✎ Tears trickled down her cheeks as she found out that her dog had died.

17. windowpane (n): a piece of glass that covers an opening in a window ✎ The windowpane was so dirty, I could not see who was knocking on the door outside.

18. blurt (v): to say (something) suddenly and without thinking about how people will react ✎ She blurted out the answer before the teacher picked on her.

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[ Chapter 4 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What might you see John do when he is thinking hard? a. eat chocolate b. chew things c. bite his fingernails d. tap his fingernails on the table 2. Why did Spider Wilson say "John's gone crazy"? a. John was eating his glove b. John was crying c. John was screaming d. John was eating his scarf 3. What did the glove look like in John's mouth when he showed it to Spider? a. It looked like chocolate. b. It looked like a piece of leather.

4. What happened when Spider took a bite of the glove? a. It tasted like a new baseball glove b. It tasted like old leather that had petted puppies and played in mud piles. c. It tasted like like a rich and creamy milk chocolate d. It tasted like a bitter bar of chocolate 5. What adjective would best describe Spider? a. nice b. gross c. selfish d. mean 6. What did John do to Susan's new coin her father gave her? a. He bit it and got his spit all over it. b. He tried to bite it, but swallowed it by accident. c. He bit into it, and it turned to chocolate in his mouth.

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Chapter 5 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. chatter (v): to talk in a quick or casual way ✎ Children chattered in the middle of the playground.

2. scuffle (v): to move quickly and with short steps ✎ The children scuffled into their class before the bell rang.

3. survey (v): to look at and examine all parts of (something) ✎ The workers were surveying the damage to the building to see what needed to be fixed.

4. groan (v): to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment) ✎ She groaned when she saw how much it would cost to fix her broken phone.

5. restore (v): to bring (someone) back to an earlier and better condition ✎ The nurse’s care restored the child to health.

6. sternly (adv): done in a way that is very serious especially in an unfriendly way ✎ The mother sternly told her children to turn off the television and to get ready for bed.

7. swiftly (adv): happening or done quickly or immediately ✎ The soccer player swiftly kicked the ball to his teammate.

8. accurately (adv): done in a way that is free from mistakes or errors ✎ The history book accurately describes the events of the past.

9. signal (n): something (such as a sound, a movement of part of the body, or an object) that gives information about something or that tells someone to do something ✎ The racers must not run until I give the signal.

10. gratefully (adv): in a way of feeling or showing thanks ✎ I gratefully accepted my mom’s help to finish my homework.

11. corridor (n): a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side ✎ They pushed the surgery patient down the hospital corridor to the operating room.

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13. dismay (n): a strong feeling of being worried, disappointed, or upset ✎ They watched in dismay as the house burned.

14. reprovingly (adv): in a way to criticize or correct (someone) usually in a gentle way ✎ The teacher looked at me reprovingly as I walked into class late.

15. nibble (v): to eat slowly or with small bites ✎ We nibbled cheese and crackers.

16. disturbing (adj): something that causes worry or unhappiness ✎ I thought the horror movie was very disturbing so I told my younger sister not to watch it.

17. apparently (adv): used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known ✎ I am apparently the best cook in my family as they always ask me to cook.

18. plead (v): to ask for something in a serious and emotional way ✎ He begged and pleaded for his mom to buy him a dog, but she would not allow it.

19. caution (v): to warn or tell (someone) about a possible danger, problem, etc ✎ She cautioned me to wear my helmet when I ride my bicycle.

20. chorus (v): to say (something) all together : to say (something) in chorus ✎ When the teacher walked in the class, the class chorused “Good morning!”

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[ Chapter 5 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What kind of test did Miss Plimsole give the class? a. language arts b. arithmetic c. science!

2. Why did John ask to leave the room? a. He needed to use the bathroom b. He felt sick and needed to visit the school nurse c. He wanted to call his mom to pick him up d. He wanted a drink of water.

3. What happened when John drank the water from the fountain? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. What was wrong with what he was drinking? a. It wasn’t refreshing b. It wasn’t sweet enough c. It wasn’t cold enough 5. Why did John take so long getting back to class? a. He wanted to find the drink vending machine and get some juice. b. He went to other water fountains on different floors to try to find real water. c. He had to also use the bathroom.

6. Why was John having trouble concentrating on the test? a. He was hungry. b. He was worried about the chocolate water. c. He didn’t know how to solve the problems.

7. Why couldn't John finish the last problem on his test? a. He chewed on the end of his pencil, and it turned his pencil to chocolate. b. He didn’t know how to answer the hard question. c. His pencil broke and he couldn’t write with it anymore.

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DIRECTION Below is information for a time line of the history of chocolate. The information includes other historical facts as reference points. Cut the time line on the next page and glue it near the bottom of a large piece of construction paper. Cut out the time line strips below and place them in the appropriate places on the time line. Glue the strips in place.

1990 Computers come into common use.

1894 The Hershey Chocolate Company is started.

1492 Columbus comes to America.

1906 The town of Derry Church becomes the town of Hershey, PA. 1857 Milton Hershey is born.

1600 The chocolate drink becomes fashionable in Europe.

1909 The Milton Hershey School for orphaned boys is established.

1776 The American Revolution begins.

1861 The Civil War begins.

1903 The Hershey Chocolate Corporation is established.

1876 Switzerland perfects the process of making milk chocolate.

1969 Neil Armstrong lands on the moon.

1620 The Pilgrims land.

1877 Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone.

1900 The Hershey Bar comes out. It costs 5 cents.

1500 A chocolate drink known to the Aztecs comes to Europe through Spanish explorers.

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Chapter 6 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. excuse (v): to be an acceptable reason for (something) ✎ Nothing can excuse that kind of mean behavior, so the teacher sent Joe to the principal’s office.

2. demand (v): to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you ✎ The coach demanded that the students come on time for practice.

3. scorn (v): to show that you think (someone or something) is not worthy of respect or approval ✎ He scorns anyone who gets a lower test score than he does.

4. prefer (v): to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else ✎ I prefer fish to beef because it is healthier.

5. spoiled (v): to damage or ruin (something) ✎ The camping trip was spoiled by bad weather.

6. sacrifice (n): the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone ✎ The student made many personal sacrifices to get accepted into Harvard University.

7. reproachfully (adv): in a way that is expressing disapproval or disappointment ✎ I looked reproachfully at her dog after he chewed up her favorite shoes.

8. you’ll be sorry (idiom): you'll regret it ✎ If you don’t study for the test, you’ll be sorry.

9. retort (v): to reply to something in a quick and often angry way ✎ She retorted angrily that it wasn't true.

10. instant (n): a very short period of time ✎ For an instant, I forgot about my diet and ordered a double cheeseburger.

11. regret (v): to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) ✎ She does not regret eating that whole cake by herself.

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[ Chapter 6 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What did Miss Plimsole tell John when he told her what was happening? a. She would talk to the school nurse. b. To stop lying c. She would talk to his parents d. She would talk to the doctor 2. What are the negative side-effects of his problem? a. He is thirsty b. He is getting fat c. Anything can turn in to chocolate d. Both A & C e. All of the above 3. Did Miss Plimsole believe that John's pencil turned into chocolate? a. Yes b. No 4. Why did Susan ignore John on the playground? a. She was busy playing with her friends. b. She was still angry with him for biting into her coin. c. She was jump roping.

5. What did John ask Susan to give him to prove that everything was turning into chocolate in his mouth? a. The pencil b. The coin c. The jump rope 6. Why didn't John get to prove his story to the girls? a. They thought he was lying and went to class. b. The girls all hate John and refuse to listen to him. c. Miss Plimsole told everyone that break was over. d. The bell rang, and they had to go inside.

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Chapter 7 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. throng (n): a large group of people ✎ There were throngs of shoppers in the mall a week before Christmas.

2. spacious (adj): having a large amount of space ✎ The dining room is spacious enough to seat our whole family and several guests.

3. wholly (adv): completely or fully ✎ An infant is wholly dependent on its mother.

4. settled (v): : to become comfortable in a position ✎ She settled herself on the horse and galloped to look for her dog.

5. envious (adj): feeling or showing a desire to have what someone else has : feeling or showing envy ✎ His neighbors were envious of his new sports car.

6. quench (v): to cause you to stop feeling (thirsty) ✎ He quenched his thirst by drinking a bottle of water.

7. gleam (v): to shine brightly ✎ The sun gleamed on the water.

8. sensation (n): a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences ✎ She felt a pinching sensation in her throat because of her cold.

9. shudder (v): to shake because of fear, cold, etc. ✎ He shuddered with fear when he heard the wolf howl.

10. shrug (v): to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something ✎ I asked if he wanted hamburgers for dinner, and he just shrugged.

11. persuade (v): to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons ✎ He persuaded his friend to drink less soda because it’s bad for him.

12. appetizing (adj): having a good smell or appearance that makes people want to eat

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13. eagerness (n): very excited and interested ✎ Jen showed an eagerness to learn how to play the piano, so her mom signed her up for lessons.

14. insert (v): to put (something) in something ✎ You need to insert the plug into the phone to charge it.

15. morsel (n): a small piece of food ✎ She cut the peach into morsels to feed to her 2-year-old daughter.

16. fragment (n): a broken part or piece of something ✎ The dish lay in fragments on the floor after I dropped it.

17. transform (v): to change (something) completely and usually in a good way ✎ The old factory has been transformed into an art gallery.

18. novelty (n): the quality or state of being new, different, and interesting ✎ The toy's novelty soon wore off after the child played with it everyday for a year.

19. rim (n): the outer edge of a usually round object ✎ Paul’s eyeglasses had wire rims whereas mine were thick black plastic rims.

20. horrify (v): to cause (someone) to feel horror or shock : to greatly upset and shock (someone) ✎ They were horrified by the movie's violence.

21. cutlery (n): forks, spoons, and knives used for serving and eating food ✎ We set the cutlery on the dinner table and got ready to eat.

22. scalp (n): the skin on the top of your head where hair grows ✎ Her scalp pinched because she tied her hair too tightly, so she loosened her bun.

23. utensils (n): a simple and useful device that is used for doing tasks in a person's home and especially in the kitchen and for eating ✎ We got the cooking utensils ready for the barbecue.

24. stumble (v): to walk in an awkward way ✎ She stumbled out of bed around 7:00 am. and got ready for school.

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[ Chapter 7 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What made John jealous in the cafeteria? (check all that are true) a. ______ The girl eating dessert b. ______ The girl eating cherries c. ______ The boy who took the last chocolate cake d. ______ The boy drinking milk 2. What was his plan to keep the food from turning into chocolate? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. TRUE / FALSE On chocolate pie day, John usually spends all his lunch money on desserts.

4. How did the thought of chocolate pie make John feel today? a. uncomfortable b. excited c. mad d. hungry 5. What is different about his lunch this time? a. He only had one slice of chocolate pie. b. He only bought healthy foods. c. He only bought appetizing things.

6. What problem besides the food in John's mouth turning to chocolate did John have? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 7. What did John do when everything turned to chocolate, even the utensils? a. He called his mom. b. He ran from the cafeteria. c. He started crying.

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What’s in Chocolate Candy?

John has a problem with eating too much of one kind of food. His mother feels that it is not healthy to eat only one thing. If John had read the labels on the candy bars that he ate, he would have known what he was eating.

Below is a sample candy wrapper. There are many other ingredients in a chocolate bar besides chocolate. The candy bar below has seven ingredients. The most of what a product has in it is always listed first. The ingredient that represents the least amount is listed last.

DIRECTION Check this label carefully and list the milk chocolate contents of this candy bar from the greatest amount to the least amount.

1. ____________________________________ 5. ____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------YOUR TURN --------------------------------------------------------DIRECTION Now that you are acquainted with how to read labels, you will have a chance to check out the ingredients of other chocolate candies. Collect a different chocolate bar label then fill out the form below. Looking up some ingredients that you do not understand.

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Chapter 8 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. incident (n): an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens ✎ Aside from a few isolated incidents, the soccer fans were well-behaved.

2. distribute (v): to give or deliver (something) to people ✎ He distributes advertisements for the new pizzeria to people who passed by.

3. pupils (n): student; a child or young person who is being taught ✎ There are 22 pupils in the kindergarten class, and three more can join.

4. avarice (n): a strong desire to have wealth ✎ The criminal was driven by avarice as he planned to rob the bank.

5. indigestion (n): an unpleasant feeling (such as pain or a burning sensation) in your stomach or chest that is caused by difficulty in digesting food ✎ I like spicy foods but they always give me indigestion, so I don’t eat it often.

6. acidity (n): the level of tartness or sourness in substances such as water, soil, or wine. ✎ The acidity of lemon juice makes the fish taste stronger.

7. moderation (n): being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme ✎ Eating sugar is okay as long as it is in moderation.

8. digestibility (n): the ability to change (food that you have eaten) by a biological process into simpler forms that can be used by the body ✎ Newborn babies do not have digestibility so they can only consume milk.

9. bearing (n): a relation or connection ✎ Personal feelings must not have any bearing on the judge’s decision.

10.dismissal (n): the act of being allowed to leave. ✎ The students stood up at the ringing of the bell which signaled their dismissal.

11.rehearsal (n): an event at which a person or group practices an activity (such as singing, dancing, or acting) in order to prepare for a public performance ✎ She was 15 minutes late to rehearsal so the band could not practice.

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13. absent (adj): not present at a usual or expected place ✎ Frank was absent for a week because of his cold.

14. arrangement (n): a piece of music that has been changed so that it can be performed by particular types of voices or instruments ✎ The rock arrangement of an old blues song require guitars and drums.

15. recall (v): to remember (something) from the past ✎ I remembered his face but I could not recall his name.

16. confidence (n): a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something ✎ My math lessons with my teacher gave me more confidence to take the test.

17. nimbly (adv): done in a quick and light way ✎ The ballerina nimbly moved across the stage as she performed her solo act.

18. solo (n): a piece of music that is performed by one singer or musician ✎ The violinist came on stage to perform her solo as the orchestra watched.

19. promptly (adv): in a prompt manner : without delay ✎ The firefighters reacted promptly during the emergency.

20. romp (v): an enjoyable time of rough and noisy play ✎ The dogs love romping through the woods.

21. unison (n): something done together by a group at the same time. ✎ The kindergardeners recited the alphabet in unison to their teacher.

22. flustered (adj): upset or nervous ✎ He was too flustered to speak after the bully stole his money.

23. uproarious (adj): very noisy ✎ There was an uproarious laughter from the crowd as the comedian told a joke.

24. derisively (adv): done in a way that gives the feeling of criticism and insult ✎ Matt derisively laughed at the student who farted loudly in class.

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[ Chapter 8 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What do the difficult new vocabulary words hint at? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Where did John go after the bell rang? a. home b. cafeteria c. dessert shop d. orchestra practice 3. What instrument does John play? a. flute b. guitar c. trumpet d. violin 4. Why did John feel confident about the piece of music he was to play? a. He had memorized the arrangement b. He had practiced a lot c. He got a new instrument 5. Why did John feel excited about the piece of music he was to play? a. It would be played in front of the whole school b. It would be his first solo c. It was going to be broadcasted on TV d. He would perform it with Susan 6. What happened to John's instrument? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 9 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. humiliation (n): the action of humiliating someone or the state of feeling ashamed or foolish ✎ They suffered the humiliation of losing the basketball game by 30 points.

2. indignant (adj): feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry ✎ She felt indignant when the referee called a foul on him.

3. longing (n): a strong desire for something or someone ✎ The dogs in the cages were looking outside and longing for freedom.

4. halted (v): to stop (something or someone) from moving or continuing ✎ The project to build the park had to be halted due to lack of money.

5. assured (adj): sure or certain to happen ✎ Winning the game is not assured so the team has to practice a lot.

6. temporarily (adv): during a limited time ✎ The sun temporarily hid behind the clouds.

7. flushed (adj): red because of heat or emotion ✎ They had flushed cheeks after they ran around the park.

8. dainty (adj): small and pretty ✎ The child’s hair was decorated with dainty pink flowers.

9. terms (n): used to describe the kind of relationship that people have with each other ✎ Mark told my secret to everyone in my class, so we are no longer on speaking terms and it will stay that way until he apologizes.

10. duck (v): to lower (your head) ✎ The deer ducked his head so the lions wouldn't see him.

11. bounded (v): to move by jumping : to walk or run with long, energetic steps ✎ She came bounding down the stairs when the doorbell rang.

12. jutting (v): to stick out, up, or forward ✎ The mountains were jutting into the sky.

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14. lunged (v): to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way ✎ The crocodile lunged at the bird and caught it between his sharp jaws.

15. drenched (v): to make (someone or something) completely wet ✎ The basketball players were drenched in sweat after the game.

16. delicate (adj): attractive because of being soft, gentle, light, etc. ✎ The dress has a delicate floral design.

17. bear (v): to accept or endure (something) ✎ I can’t go skiing because I can't bear cold weather.

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[ Chapter 9 COMPREHENSION ] 1. Where was John going? a. The bakery b. Susan's birthday party c. The doctor 2. How would he get there? a. His mother would take him b. Susan would come over to walk with him c. Mrs. Buttercup would pick him up d. He would have to walk 3. How did Susan act towards John at her party? a. She seemed to have forgiven him. b. She was mean to him. c. She ignored him and played with others instead.

4. What was the first game that they played at the party? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. What happened when John and Susan put their heads in the water? a. John choked on the water b. Susan won the game. c. The water turned to chocolate. d. The water was too cold to play the game.

6. Why was Susan mad? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 7. What did Susan do? a. She ran from John once more. b. She cried. c. She yelled at John.

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Survey of People’s Needs In The Chocolate Touch, John felt that he needed only one thing, and Mrs. Midas felt that he needed another. Often people have different opinions about what they need or want.

What is the difference between a need and a want? _______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ DIRECTION Listed below are several people and some of their wishes. Not all are needs. Choose whether the wish is a need or want and give a reason for your answer.

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1. disabled boy

wheelchair

2. soccer team

more soccer balls

3. 16-year-old boy

new car

4. 10-year-old sister

TV in her room

5. Uncle George

$1,000

6. restaurant owner

new stove

7. baseball player

victory

8. 4th grader

vacation

9. 10th grader

go to a concert

10. a father

$100 of groceries

11. a dog

flea medicine

Need or Want?

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Chapter 10 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. dreadful (n): very bad or unpleasant ✎ She has a dreadful cold.

2. cheery (adj): having or causing happy feelings ✎ The teacher used cheery words to encourage the student who was sad after failing a test.

3. burst into tears (idiom): to begin to cry suddenly ✎ The children burst into tears on hearing of the death of their dog.

4. doubtful (n): uncertain or unsure about something ✎ The salesperson tried to tell them it was a good phone to buy, but they looked doubtful.

5. stroll (v): to walk slowly in usually a pleasant and relaxed way ✎ They strolled down the street looking in the store windows looking for Christmas presents to buy.

6. frowning (v): to make a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, concentration, etc. ✎ He was frowning at the phone bill because it was much higher than he had expected.

7. fantasy (n): something that is produced by the imagination and is far removed from normal reality ✎ His plans to move to Antarctica seems to be pure fantasy.

8. peer (v): to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see ✎ She peered into the dark closet looking for her missing shoe.

9. compound (n): something that is formed by combining two or more parts ✎ Pollution is a compound of smog from cars and smoke from factories.

10. brimful (adj): filled to the top edge of a glass or a similar container ✎ The cup of orange juice was so brimful I had to drink it before I moved it.

11. nodded (v): to move your head up and down as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval ✎ She nodded when I asked her if she was ready.

12. encouragingly (adv): done in a way that causes a hopeful feeling ✎ We encouragingly talked to the toddler as it was learning how to walk.

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14. recover (v): to get (something, such as an ability or feeling) again ✎ I had a bad headache and couldn’t focus on my homework, but somehow I’ve recovered my concentration.

15. unprecedented (adj): not done or experienced before ✎ The team had unprecedented success this year.

16. exhaustive (adj): including all possibilities : very thorough ✎ Doctors and scientist have conducted exhaustive research trying to find a cure for cancer and they are still trying find a cure.

17. study (n): something that a person studies or gives attention to ✎ The scientists made a study on the effects of music on child development.

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[ Chapter 10 COMPREHENSION ] 1. Who did John run into on his way home from Susan's party? a. Mrs. Midas b. Mr. Midas c. Miss Plimsole 2. What did John tell Mr. Midas? a. About everything that happened to him that day. b. That Susan was being mean to him. c. That he had to go to the doctor.

3. Where did Mr. Midas first take John? a. Susan’s house b. Dr. Cranium’s office c. Home d. To find the corner store 4. Where did Mr. Midas take John next? a. To find the corner store b. Susan’s house c. Dr. Cranium d. Home 5. What did Dr. Cranium try to give John? a. Oil b. Elixir c. Chocolate 6. What happened after? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Dr. Cranium claimed that John had _______________________, a newly discovered disease he would call _______________________.

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Chapter 11 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. dab (v): to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions ✎ She dabbed her forehead with a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off.

2. attend to (verb phrase): to deal with (something) ✎ I had to attend to some business at home so I left school early.

3. abruptly (adv): in a way that is very sudden and not expected ✎ The power abruptly turned off during the middle of the storm.

4. untidy (adj): not neat or clean ✎ He had difficulty finding anything in his untidy room.

5. rubbish (n): something that is worthless, unimportant, or of poor quality ✎ The food at that restaurant is complete rubbish, so I will never go there again.

6. display (n): an arrangement of objects intended to decorate, advertise, entertain, or inform people about something ✎ During December, the bookstore had a display of Christmas themed books.

7. proprietor (n): a person who owns a business or property ✎ The fashion designer is the proprietor of the store.

8. pleasantry (n): something (such as a greeting) that people say in order to be polite ✎ After exchanging pleasantries, my friend’s mom offered me some juice.

9. reply (n): to say, write, or do something as an answer or response ✎ I asked my mom a question but she didn’t reply because she was sleeping.

10. babble (v): to talk foolishly or too much ✎ He'll babble on about sports all night if you let him.

11. easy now (expression): a phrase used to calm people down ✎ I was getting mad at my dog, and my mom said, “Easy now, he’s just a puppy.”

12. expression (n): the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings ✎ Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.

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14. unmistakably (adv): not able to be mistaken or misunderstood ✎ Michael Jordan is unmistakably one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

15. evident (adj): obvious; clear to the sight or mind ✎ It is evident that sugar is bad for your health, so we must cut down on its consumption.

16. acquire (v): to come to have (something) ✎ She had somehow managed to acquire a few cuts and bruises from the tough soccer game.

17. outward (adj): able to be seen ✎ There were no outward symptoms of the disease, so he didn’t even know he had cancer until it was too late to cure it.

18. frantically (adv): in a way that shows a lot of fear and worry ✎ The father frantically searched for his son at the park, and later found him playing with a dog.

19. concerned (adj): feeling worry or concern ✎ After she decided to go hiking by herself, her family was very concerned for her safety.

20. woefully (adv): done in a way that is full of woe and very sad ✎ Samantha woefully searched for her missing dog.

21. motionless (adj): not moving ✎ He stood there absolutely motionless as the bear crossed his path.

22. suspense (n): a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen ✎ I can't stand the suspense in the story, and flipped to the last chapter to find out what would happen to the main character.

23. arise (v): to begin to occur or to exist ✎ These environmental problems began to arise when business tried to avoid responsibility and focused purely on making money.

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[ Chapter 11 COMPREHENSION ] 1. How did Mrs. Midas feel when her husband told her John's problem? a. shocked b. mad c. worried d. curious 2. Why did Dr. Cranium call the disease Cranium's Disease? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What happened to Mrs. Midas when John kissed her? a. She stopped crying. b. She started to cry more c. She turned to chocolate. d. She felt better.

4. Where did John run to for help when his mother turned to chocolate? a. To the man who sold him the chocolate. b. Dr. Cranium’s office c. He went to look for his dad.

5. Who did John blame for his chocolate touch? a. himself b. the storekeeper c. the coin d. chocolate 6. What did the man tell John was the cause of his disease? a. chocolate b. selfishness c. eating too much d. sugar

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10. Who can see this coin? a. Anyone with eyes b. Greedy people c. Children 11. SHARE YOUR OPINION Imagine you woke up tomorrow with the chocolate touch. Write 3 words telling how you would feel: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 12. If you had the chocolate touch, what would you want to turn to chocolate? Draw a picture below to show this. Label your picture.

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Conversations DIRECTION Work in size-appropriate groups to write and perform the conversations that might have occurred in each of the following situations. Write out your conversations on the next page, so you and your partner will remember what to say. Act it out for the class.

1. John has a conversation with his parents and tries to convince them that eating a lot of candy isn’t bad for him. (three people) 2. The storekeeper and John discuss how John’s mother can return to normal after being changed to chocolate. (two people) 3. John tries to convince his father that he really went to the candy store and received a magic chocolate candy. (two people) 4. John tries to convince Susan Buttercup and her friends that he can change things to chocolate. (three or more people) 5. Spider Wilson catches John eating a glove and wants to take it from John. (two people) 6. Susan and John dunk for apples, and the water turns to chocolate. (two people) 7. Mrs. Quaver, the music teacher, tells John how to play his trumpet part in the band, and John’s trumpet turns to chocolate when he plays it. (two people) 8. Dr. Cranium discovers that John has chocolitis when he gives him the elixir. (two people) 9. John finds that his mother is upset and gives her a kiss that turns her to chocolate. (two people) 10. John chooses his lunch in the lunchroom and finds that everything he eats turns to chocolate. (one person)

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Chapter 12 [ VOCABULARY ] 1. arrange (v): to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position ✎ Before the party started, she arranged snacks and drinks on the table.

2. flung (v): past tense and past participle of fling (to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way) ✎ The soccer players flung their t-shirts into the air after they won the World Cup. 3. sob (v): to cry noisily while taking in short, sudden breaths ✎ He began to sob uncontrollably when he found out that his mom was sick.

4. relief (n): a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen ✎ I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my test before the bell rang.

5. gulp (n): to eat or swallow (something) quickly or in large amounts ✎ The tennis player gulped down the water and went back on the court.

6. briskly (adv): done in a quick and efficient way ✎ We walked briskly around the park with out dog.

7. heap (n): a large, disordered pile of things ✎ After the game, the basketball players left their dirty clothes in a heap on the floor and went to the shower to wash up.

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[ Chapter 12 COMPREHENSION ] 1. What did John find out about his mom when he returned home? a. She was still chocolate b. She has returned into being human c. She was melting 2. What did Mrs. Midas say about the way she felt? a. strange b. sweet c. weak 3. What did his mom offer him when he got home? a. chocolate b. water c. milk d. juice 4. What did it taste like? _____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 5. What did John remember that he had forgotten to do? a. brush his teeth b. thank the shopkeeper c. apologize to Susan 6. What did John find when he ran to the candy store? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

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The Chocolate wRAP Imagine that John loved chocolate so much he made up the following rap (song) about the qualities of chocolate. Underline the words that rhyme together. You will create your own rap afterwards.

_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ I love chocolate Rich and creamy,

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Even in pudding

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Smooth and steamy.

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Eat it in hunks.

Eat it on chips.

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Eat it in bars.

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Taste it in dips.

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Chocolate on potatoes, Chocolate on peas,

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Chocolate in the pool, Up to your knees.

I love chocolate Any way you make it.

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Just give me chocolate, And I’ll take it.

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John may have changed his mind about chocolate after he got his wish to have as much as he wanted and more.

1. With a partner, use the next page to wrap up the story by writing your own rap. The rap must tell how John loves chocolate and gets into trouble because of it, and what lesson he learns from his ordeal. The rap should have at least 16 lines to tell the whole story.

2. Write the final rap on this page, placing each phrase on a separate line as in the poem above.

3. Practice the rap with your partner until you both know it well. You can snap your fingers to the beat or put small pebbles in a box and shake it to the beat.

4. Present your rap to the class.

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BOOK REPORT: Sum It Up! Title __________________________________________________________________ Author _____________________________________________ # of pages _________ A story plot outlines the most important parts of a story. Look at each part in the diagram below and fill out the book report on the following pages identifying this story’s plot.

GENRE (how we classify or group books) Check one: A. Non-fiction (real): Biography, Autobiography, Informational B. Fiction (made up):Â Fantasy, Science Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, or Traditional Literature (folktale, legend, fable, fairy tale, tall tale, myth)

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CHARACTERS - List the main characters and include a little description about them and their personality traits. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ SETTING - Where does the story take place? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND - How does the book begin? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 58

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CONFLICT - What is the major problem in the story? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ RISING ACTION - When does the story get more exciting? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ CLIMAX - What is the turning point (OR the most exciting point) in the story? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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FALLING ACTION - How is the problem finally solved? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION - How does the story end? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ THEME - What do you think is the lesson this story is trying to teach the reader? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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THUMBS UP What did you like best about this story? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ THUMBS DOWN What did you like least? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ FINAL REVIEW Would you recommend this book to others to read? Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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ACROSS

DOWN 2. the person who sold John the box of chocolates that started his problem 3. how many candies were in the box John bought 4. John’s homeroom teacher 5. Susan’s last name 8. the boy who loved chocolate 9. the source of John’s problem 11. a special medicine 16. a type of sticky candy 17. the name of John Midas’ doctor 19. the instrument that John played that turned to chocolate 20. what a marrons glacés is 22. John’s sister

1. the sign on the lot when John went to find the candy store with his father 6. what has turned to chocolate during a test 7. the covering of the box of chocolates that John bought 10. what John was dunking for at Susan’s party 12. the first thing that turned to chocolate for John 13. the person who tried to eat John’s glove 14. what the letters are called on the coin John found 15. the person who read to John 18. the shape of Susan’s coin after John bit it 21. the girl whom John liked 23. what the storekeeper said John was 62

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FINAL REVIEW QUIZ PART I Matching: Match the names of the characters with their best descriptions.

1. _____ John

a. a girl whom John liked

2. _____ storekeeper

b. the classroom teacher

3. _____ Mr. Midas

c. the music teacher

4. _____ Miss Plimsole

d. the person who discovered chocolitis

5. _____ Dr. Cranium

e. John’s mother

6. _____ Mrs. Quaver

f. John’s father

7. _____ Susan

g. a boy who ate too much chocolate h. a pushy boy

8. _____ Mrs. Midas

h. a pushy boy

9. _____ Spider Wilson

i. wanted John to change

PART II True or False: Write true or false next to each statement below.

10. _____ John was a good boy who had one terrible fault.

11. _____ The storekeeper wanted John to buy more candy.

12. _____ John’s father was kind.

13. _____ John learned his lesson.

14. _____ Susan Buttercup did not like John.

PART III Sequence: Number these events in the order they occurred in the story.

15. ______ Everything John eats turns to chocolate.

16. ______ John always wanted chocolate.

17. ______ The storekeeper and John meet.

18. ______ The chocolate touch is taken away, and everything becomes normal.

19. ______ John finds a special coin.

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20. When John's parents took him to the doctor, what was the doctor's recommendation? a. A good nights sleep b. Tylenol c. Less candy d. More vegetables 21. What did John buy with the coin he found on the way to Susan's house? a. Gumballs b. A box of chocolate c. Gummy bears d. Licorice 22. What was the very first thing that John turned to chocolate? a. Orange juice b. Water c. Eggs d. Toothpaste 23. What did John do after his trumpet turned into chocolate? a. Screamed b. Cried c. Ate it d. Ran off the stage 24. What happened to John's mother when he kissed her cheek? a. She turned into chocolate b. She smiled c. She cried d. She got upset 25. How was John cured? a. Dr. Cranium b. Unselfishness c. Medicine d. Sleep

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Book Report Ideas There are many ways to report on a book once you have finished reading it. After you have finished reading The Chocolate Touch, choose one of these ideas to use for a report. You might use one of the ideas below or an idea you have thought of yourself.

❏ Once-Upon-a-Time Comic Strip Cut out 13 pieces of white paper that are 3" x 4" (8 cm x 10 cm) in size. On each rectangle of paper draw a cartoon of the most important event in each of the chapters of the book. When you have finished drawing and coloring the picture, write the words that each character may have said in the picture. Only after the words are completed do you draw a balloon around the words spoken. When all pictures are done, tape the pages together and fold in an accordion style. Use your last sheet for the cover. Share with your classmates. ❏ Order! Order!

Write sentences telling events that happened in the story. Print or write clearly. Put the papers in a plastic bag and give it to another student. Have the student place the slips of paper in the proper order. ❏ Story in a Bag On book report day have each student decorate his or her desk with at least 10 different items that are related to the book he or she has read. Have students tell about each item and how it is related to the book. ❏ Be a Character Choose one of the characters from the story and write a narrative from his or her point of view.

Cover the main topics of each chapter. Dress up like the character and present your narrative to the class. ❏ The Missing Chapter Add one last chapter to the book. ❏ Doctor’s Orders Create a survival guide for people who have contracted chocolate touch.

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Dirt Pudding Cups Gummy Worms Recipe Ingredients Yield: 8 cups ♦︎ Prep time: 30 min •1 15-ounce package of Oreos •1 3.9-ounce package chocolate instant pudding •2 cups cold milk •8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) •24 gummy worms Instructions 1. The first order of business when making “worms in dirt” is, of course, to make the dirt.

2. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a large zip-top plastic bag, and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces. Don’t worry about removing the cream filling before putting the cookies in the bag–at first they will clump together, but as you continue to crush them, the cream will blend with the cookies and you won’t even notice it.

3. Continue to crush the cookies in the bag until they are in fine crumbs. A few larger pieces are okay, too– after all, dirt comes in different sizes!

4. Next, make the pudding. Pour the dry pudding mix into a large bowl, then add the cold milk. Whisk everything together until all of the dry pudding dissolves and it’s smooth and free of lumps.

5. Let the pudding sit for about 5 minutes, until it thickens and is no longer liquid. If it has the delightfully gloppy texture of pudding, you’re ready to go on.

6. Add the whipped topping and approximately half of the cookie crumbs. You don’t have to measure, just eyeball half the bag and pour it in.

7. Gently stir everything together until the streaks of whipped topping disappear, and the cookies are wellmixed into the pudding.

8. Divide the pudding mixture evenly between eight cups–each should hold a little over ½-cup of pudding.

You can fill them however you’d like–I prefer to use a large ice cream scoop because I think it’s a little neater and faster that way.

9. Tap the cups on the countertop a few times to level the pudding, then insert 3 gummy worms into the pudding and press them down a little so that they’re embedded.

10. Pour the cookie crumbs over the pudding and gummy worms so that the entire top is covered with “dirt.” Smooth it into an even layer with your hands.

11. OPTIONAL: You can use green spoons and a pipe cleaner to make a flower!

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