READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES WORKSHOP 1

BASIC II TECAHER AMPARO

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER WORKSHOP 1

Timeline MARCH 10TH 2017

A. Before reading : look for information on the Internet and answer these questions:
Where is the Mississippi River? How is it?

It is the second longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake
Itasca through the center of the continental United States to the Gulf of Mexico. The
Mississippi River is one of the worlds major river systems in size, habitat diversity and
biological productivity

How did people live in the 1850s in America?

The country was experiencing tremendous growth, there were a great increase in immigration brought
all over the globe, but especially from southern and eastern Europe, into the American.

Did children have a good life? No, they didnt. Many children lived in terrible poverty,
Many children in cities and towns also worked: in mines, in factories,
selling newspapers and food, and shining shoes. In some societies, boys were raised by
an uncle, not by their father.

What did they play with?

Factory-made toys were uncommon in the
nineteenth centurymost toys were either homemade
or fairly simple.

Is your life now very different?

Yes, the children dont work now and

Children at the turn of the twentieth century loved to play as much as children today do, and
many of the favorite games of a hundred years ago are still popular today

What adventures are on TV? What adventures do you have?

as revealed in the enormous interest in the plight of the escaped slave in Uncle Tom's Cabin, an
anti-slavery novel and play.

What are you afraid of?

Do you like cats?
What makes you sac/?
When are you surprised?

B. Read chapters 1-6 and answer these questions:

Is Tom a happy boy?
Is he clever?
What does he like?
What doesnt he like?
Is Tom a good friend?
What is a good friend?
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Is Aunt Polly angry with Tom?

Do Tom and Joe want to run away?
Why doesnt Becky talk to Tom?
Do Tom and Huck want to help Muff Potter?
Are Tom and Huck afraid of Injun Joe
What do you like doing with your friends?

C. Finish these sentences:

Tom cant play with his friends because .
Ben gave Tom some food because .
Tom wanted to walk with Becky because ...
Tom didnt drink the medicine because ..
Becky didnt go to school because