PERCY

JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF

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CHAPTER 1

Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle map.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word. 2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the word is used on:

Definition
SPHINX, PELTING, TALONS





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Create a bubble map describing what characteristics you know so far about Percy Jackson. Remember,
bubble maps should only use adjectives.






Percy

Jackson




Summarize chapter 1 using the following 3-box flow map.


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CHAPTER 2

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word. 2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the word is used on:
SOLSTICE, WRENCHED, SUPERSTITION, MOURNFULLY


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INFER Who do you think the 3 old ladies are? What significance do you think cutting the yarn has?

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CHAPTER 3

Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
following circle map:

SPARKLE, ARTILLERY, STAMMERED

1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the word is used on

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SEQUENCING - Number the following events in the correct order. Then use the events along with details
from the chapter to write a summary. Be sure to use transitional words and phrases in your summary.

_____ Percy lies to his mother.
_____ Percy has a dream about a horse and an eagle.
_____ Percy left Grover at the bus station.
_____ Grover stops by the cabin.
_____ Percy asks about his father.
_____ Percy and his mother drive to the beach.
_____ The three of them run for the car.
_____ Percy arrives home.
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CHAPTER 4
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circle maps.
1. Look up and write the
definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the
book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number
that the word is used on:
REEKED
PUMMELING
HAUL
STERN

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Definition

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Create a circle map to brainstorm all that you know so far about the character, Grover.







GROVER









CHAPTER 5

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
Definition
PSUEDONYM
FUZZY
FEAT
METAPHYSICAL
FEIGN
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If someone granted you immortality (never dying) at your present age, just as you are forever, would you
take it? Circle one: YES / NO
List the pros (arguments for) and the cons (arguments against) in the tree map below.




PROS (Yes to immortality!)
CONS (No way!)


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Use the circle map below to brainstorm what you know about Mr. D. What is his personality like? Will he
be a hero? A villain?








Mr. D













CHAPTER 6

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
Definition
IMPRESSION
HEWN
EONS
CADUCEUS
SOPPING
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CAMP HALF-BLOOD

DRAW What do you imagine Camp Half Blood to look like? Illustrate, color, and label it in the box
below:


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CHAPTER 7


Definition
Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
following circle map:

FORGING, DEMIGODS, SENIORITY

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What does Percy discover about the Greek Gods at Camp Half-Blood? What do they have to do with the
camp? Use evidence from the chapter to support your answer.

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CHAPTER 8

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book
that uses the word.
Definition
3. Add the page number
that the
word is used on:

DUEL
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Quote
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SHEAR
FLANKED
MATERIALIZED
CASCADE

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Why are the counselors are having such a hard time deciding who Percys Olympian father is? Use the
circle map to brainstorm.






Percys father??











At the end of the chapter when Percys true identity is revealed, are you surprised or did you see it
coming? What clues were given earlier in the book?

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CHAPTER 9

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
VENOMOUS
VERDICT
CELESTIAL
USURP
DESTINY
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Use evidence from the chapter to answer the following questions.

Why does Zeus think Percy stole the master bolt?

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According to Chiron, what evidence suggests that Hades stole the lightning bolt?
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CHAPTER 10

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
LETHAL
OVERDOSE
HYPERVENTILATING
STOW
TORMENT
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Many of the campers at Camp Half-Blood have their own magic item. Clarissa has an electric spear.
Annabeth has a baseball cap that turns her invisible. What new magic item would make sense for Percy,
as the son of the Sea God? Brainstorm, design, and illustrate below.

Brainstorm
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Describe


















CHAPTER 11

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1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
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word is used on:

Definition
Definition
STATUARY
AROMA
NAMESAKE
INSUFFERABLE
IMPERTINENT
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Throughout the chapter there are clues that give Aunty Ems true identity away. Go back in the
chapter and create a circle map with all of the clues.






Clues to

Aunty
Ems

true identity









Use the following flow map to summarize chapter 11.

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CHAPTER 12



Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
Definition
following circle map:

PLEDGE, BARTER, CHASM, STRATEGY

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What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of his dream? What does the voice want from
him? Use evidence to support your answer.

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CHAPTER 13

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
DECEITFUL
RESENTFULLY
ARCHITECT
CHIMERA
PLUMMETED
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Who is Echidna? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

What does Percys fight with Echidna reveal about his character? What new things does he discover
about himself?

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CHAPTER 14



Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
Definition
following circle map:

REVELATION, IMPACT, PERIMETER

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2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
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What message does the woman in the water bring to Percy? What is her warning? Use evidence from the
chapter to answer.
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CHAPTER 15



Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
Definition
following circle map:

PROPOSITION, FRAMING, MOMENTUM

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Use the bubble map below to describe Ares. Remember, bubble maps should only use adjectives.








ARES








Who is Aphrodite? Hephaestus? What is the relationship between Ares, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus?
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CHAPTER 16

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
Definition
METAMORPHOSIS
SMUG
TOYING
SPLURGE

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SEQUENCING - Number the following events in the correct order. Then use the sequenced events to
write a summary of the chapter. Be sure to use transitional words and phrases in your summary.

_____ Annabeth and Grover explain to Percy more about Thalia and their trip.
_____ The group wanders around Las Vegas and finally goes into the Lotus Casino.
_____ Percy is told that his mother isnt really dead.
_____ The group leaves the Lotus Casino after spending five days there.
_____ The group rides in a truck with a zebra, lion, and antelope.
_____ Percy has a dream.
_____ Ares gives the group a backpack and points to their ride, a truck.
_____ The group discovers people who have been at the Lotus Casino for decades.
_____ The group frees the animals.
_____ Annabeth talks about her father.


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CHAPTER 17



Pick one of the following vocabulary words to complete the
following circle map:

TENTATIVELY, CHAOTIC, STABILIZERS

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2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the word is used on

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Using the following 5-box flow map, explain how Percy tricks Crusty the giant.



















CHAPTER 18

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
BORE
GLIMMERED
REASSURANCE
WARILY

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What is the River Styx? __________________________________________________________________________________________

What does the River Styx look like? Draw the scene on the barge according to the description in the book.

THE RIVER STYX

CHAPTER 19
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1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
PREDICAMENT
NURSING
LITHE
MESMERIZING
CHARISMA
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Use evidence from the book to create a double bubble map that compares and contrasts the two gods,
Ares and Hades.








Hades
Ares











CHAPTER 20

Pick two of the following vocabulary words to complete the following circle maps.
1. Look up and write the definition for the word.
2. Copy the quote from the book that uses the word.
3. Add the page number that the
word is used on:

Definition
RECONCILIATION
EGO
THRUST
STUNNED
CACKLED
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Describe the battle between Ares and Percy in 3-4 sentences then illustrate it in the box provided.

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Percy
v. Ares