Jules Verne (1828–1905)

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Notes to the Teacher ...... 4 17 Cause and Effect, Ch . 7 . . . 30 Facts About the Author ...... 5 18 Words and Meanings, Ch . 8 . . 31 Facts About the Times ...... 6 19 Comprehension Check, Ch . 8 32 Facts About the Characters . . . . . 6 20 Words and Meanings, Ch . 9 . . 33 Chapter Summaries ...... 7 21 Comprehension Check, Ch . 9 34 Answer Key ...... 10 22 Words and Meanings, Ch . 10 . 35 Literary Glossary ...... 12 23 Sequence of Events, Ch . 10 36 24 Personalizing Story Events, CHAPTER EXERCISES Ch . 10 ...... 37 1 Words and Meanings, Ch . 1 . . 14 2 Recalling Details, Ch . 1 . . . 15 END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES 3 Synonyms and Antonyms, Ch . 1 16 25 Book Sequence ...... 38 4 Words and Meanings, Ch . 2 . . 17 26 Final Exam, Part 1 . . . . . 39 5 Cause and Effect, Ch . 2 . . . 18 26 Final Exam, Part 2 . . . . . 40 6 Words and Meanings, Ch . 3 . . 19 UNIVERSAL EXERCISES 7 Sequence of Events, Ch . 3 . . 20 27 Beyond the Text ...... 41 8 Words and Meanings, Ch . 4 . . 21 28 Plot Study ...... 42 9 Comprehension Check, Ch . 4 22 29 Theme Analysis ...... 43 10 Inference, Ch . 4 ...... 23 30 Character Study ...... 44 11 Words and Meanings, Ch . 5 . . 24 31 Vocabulary Study ...... 45 12 Recalling Details, Ch . 5 . . . 25 32 Glossary Study ...... 46 13 Words and Meanings, Ch . 6 . . 26 33 Book Review, Part 1 . . . . . 47 14 Sequence of Events, Ch . 6 . . 27 33 Book Review, Part 2 . . . . 48 15 Character Study, Ch . 6 . . . . 28 16 Words and Meanings, Ch . 7 . . 29 TIMELESS Classics NOTES TO THE TEACHER THE NOVELS Timeless Classics were expressly designed to Research shows that the most effective way help struggling readers gain access to some of to improve comprehension is to teach students the world’s greatest literature . While retaining strategies .The foundation of any comprehension the essence and stylistic “flavor” of the original, strategy requires knowledge of the skills found each novel has been expertly adapted to a in these activities including: main idea, noting reading level that never exceeds grade 4 0. . details, drawing conclusions, finding the A n ideal introduction to later investigations sequence, cause and effect, making inferences, of the original works, Timeless Classics and more .A two-page final exam is also included utilize a number of strategies to ensure the in every Timeless Classics Study Guide . involvement of struggling readers: airy, USING THE STUDY GUIDES uncomplicated page design; shortened sentences; easy-reading type style; elimination Before assigning any of the reproducible of archaic words and spellings; shortened total exercises, be sure your students each have a book length; and handsome illustrations . personal copy of the Glossary and the Facts About the Author and About the Times. By T o further engage struggling readers, some organizing the reading process in this way, you of our Timeless Classics titles are available in a will be able to set a purpose for reading and new and exciting graphic format, which can activate prior knowledge . The Facts About the bridge literacies and build complex reading Author and About the Times lend themselves skills—a perfect opportunity for differentiation . to any number of writing or research projects THE STUDY GUIDES you may wish to assign . To further preview the novel, you may wish to review the Facts About The Timeless Classics Study Guides provide the Characters. Students will also need to be a wealth of reproducible support materials to help familiar with many of the literary terms in order students extend the learning experience .Features to complete the worksheets . include critical background notes on both the author and the times, character descriptions, T he title-specific exercises may be used chapter summaries, and eight “universal” as a springboard for class discussions and exercises that may be used for any Timeless role-playing . Alternatively, you may wish to Classic or Saddleback Illustrated Classic . assign some exercises as homework and others during the closing minutes of a class period . In addition to the universal exercises, 26 title-specific activities are included to review, A ll exercises in this Guide are designed to test, or enrich the student’s grasp of important accommodate independent study as well as vocabulary and concepts . These reproducible group work .The occasional assignment of study worksheets are designed to be used chapter-by- partners or competitive teams often enhances chapter as the student’s reading of the novel interest and promotes creativity . Oral language proceeds . At least two exercises are provided activities, such as paraphrasing or summarizing for each book chapter . One of the two always a part of the story, provide an intervention focuses on key vocabulary . The other may be opportunity to strengthen oral language skills a simple comprehension check or present an and, in turn, strengthen reading skills . important literary concept .

4 aroundhe t world in 80 days FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JULES VERNE (1828–1905)

The son of a prosperous lawyer, Jules In time, his works became recognized Verne was born in the port of Nantes, as unbelievably prophetic . In 20,000 France . As a teenager, he moved to Paris, Leagues Under the Sea, for example, where he, too, studied the law . There, his his Nautilus submarine predated the uncle introduced him to popular French real power submarine by 25 years . And writers such as Alexandre Dumas, the his imaginary spaceship predicted the author of The Three Musketeers . actual development of such a craft by 100 years . That inspired young Verne; at the age of 22, he published a one-act comedy Today, Verne is regarded (along with called The Broken Straws . While H . G . Wells) as the founding father of studying for his law degree, Verne science fiction . His best-known novels became an enthusiastic fan of Edgar are A Journey to the Center of the Earth, Allan Poe’s eerie stories, which had Around the World in Eighty Days, The recently been translated into French . Mysterious Island, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea . Inspired by Poe’s imagination, Verne kept on writing . His early work shows a For more than 40 years, Jules Verne fascination with scientific progress and published at least one book a year . inventions that would last all his life . In addition to novels, he wrote short Before long, Verne’s novels, written stories, essays, plays, geographical for young people as well as adults, works, and even opera librettos . became popular throughout the world . Jules Verne died at the age of 77 in His fantastic plots carried his readers Amiens, France . all over the earth, under it, and above it .

5 Aoundher t World in Eighty Days FACTS ABOUT THE TIMES I n 1828, when Jules Verne was born... first American zoo was established in Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Philadelphia . . . the first exhibition Adams for the presidency of the United of Impressionist paintings was held in States . . . Alexandre Dumas published Paris . . . Buda and Pest were united to The Three Musketeers . . . Noah Webster form the capital of Hungary . published The American Dictionary of In 1905, when Jules Verne died... the English Language . . . Jean Henri Ty Cobb began his major league baseball Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, career . . . Theodore Roosevelt won was born . . . the Austrian composer a second term as U .S . president . . . Franz Schubert died . Albert Einstein formulated the theory of relativity . . . the first neon light signs In 1873, when Around the World in appeared . . . the first movie theater in Eighty Days was published... America was established in Pittsburgh Lawn tennis was first introduced as . . . the artist Picasso arrived in Paris . a game in England . . . the American poet Robert Frost was born . . . the

FACTS ABOUT THE CHARACTERS PHILEAS FOGG an unusually calm, Passepartout, accompanies them on precise, and daring English gentleman their trip around the world who makes an amazing wager JUDGE OBADIAH an Indian magistrate JEAN PASSEPARTOUT Fogg’s newly who sentences Fogg and Passepartout hired French servant; a jack-of-all- to a prison term in Benares trades whose many talents serve his JOHN BUNSBY captain of a pilot boat master well that carries the travelers from Hong FLANAGAN, STUART, SULLIVAN, Kong to Yokohama, Japan FALLENTIN, and RALPH Fogg’s friends MR. BATULCAR manager of a troupe of and fellow card players at the Reform Japanese acrobats Club COLONEL STAMP PROCTOR a burly MR. FIX a determined detective who American who first challenges Fogg makes it his business to trail Fogg with his fists and then to fight a duel around the world in the hope of making an arrest MUDGE operator of a strange, wind- propelled sled that carries the travelers SIR FRANCIS CROMARTY an English from Fort Kearny to Omaha, Nebraska gentleman who accidentally gets involved in Fogg’s adventures in India CAPTAIN ANDREW SPEEDY owner of the Henrietta, a ship Fogg commandeers AOUDA a beautiful young Indianwoman, to take them from New York to Ireland who, after being rescued by Fogg and

6 Aoundher t World in Eighty Days chapter summaries CHAPTER 1 next ship out . Eager to make an arrest, Fix Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and very precise arranges to be a passenger on the same ship . British gentleman, hires a versatile young He plans to apprehend his prey as soon as Frenchman named Jean Passepartout as his Fogg sets foot on English ground in India . personal servant . Shortly after that, Fogg goes, as usual, to spend the evening playing CHAPTER 3 cards at the Reform Club . Fogg and his whist Rough weather on their journey partners discuss the recent robbery of 55,000 bothers Fogg not a bit . Fix continues pounds from the Bank of England . One to extract bits of information from man suggests that the robber will escape, Passepartout about his master . In Bombay, while another claims escape is easier than Passepartout goes sightseeing, and Fix is it used to be because “a man can now go disappointed that the arrest warrant he needs around the world 100 times faster than he has not arrived . Unfortunately, Passepartout could 100 years ago ”. Fogg insists that it’s is furiously attacked by three priests for possible to travel the world in 80 days—a entering a sacred pagoda without taking statement that is challenged by all the other off his shoes . The servant fights off his card players . One of the players, Stuart, bets attackers, but only after they’ve taken his Fogg 4,000 pounds that it can’t be done . As shoes . Shoeless, he meets Fogg at the train the chapter concludes, Fogg says he can and station, where they depart for Calcutta . On will accomplish this feat if each of his other the train, they meet Sir Francis Cromarty, one doubting friends will also bet 4,000 pounds . of Fogg’s whist partners on the Mongolia . If he loses, Fogg goes on, he will pay them When their trip is halted by a gap in the 20,000 pounds . The deal is struck, and Fogg railway, Fogg buys an elephant and hires declares that he will leave that very evening . a guide to take them to the next It is October 2, 1872 . station . Along the way they witness preparations for a suttee, the ceremonial CHAPTER 2 burning of a man’s wife along with the Back at his home, Fogg instructs corpse of her husband, a rajah . Fogg suggests Passepartout to pack two small bags, and that they rescue her . the two men quickly board a train for Paris . From Paris, they sail to Suez, Egypt, on a CHAPTER 4 ship called the Mongolia . Little do they know The guide tells Fogg, Passepartout, and Sir that, after just a week away, London police Francis that the wife about to be sacrificed have begun speculating that Fogg himself is a beautiful young woman named Aouda . may be the robber since his portrait matches Their first try at saving Aouda—reaching the robber’s description .An English detective her by removing bricks from the pagoda called Mr . Fix is waiting for them when they where she is being kept—fails . Calm and arrive in Egypt .Without revealing his identity, collected, Fogg insists that they wait for he befriends Passepartout and discovers that another chance, which occurs the next Fogg is bound for Bombay, India, on the morning . A noisy crowd has gathered for the

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name ______date ______

A. Complete the crossword puzzle with words from Chapter 1 .

1 2 ACROSS R G 3 3 . not expected or considered U before it happens 6 . having well-developed muscles 4 7 . tasks that are part of a person’s work F 5 8 . college teacher of the highest rank B 6 M DOWN 7 1 . the road or course traveled D 2 . willing to share; not stingy

3 . common; normal; most often 8 seen, heard, used, etc . P 4 . parts of the face, such as nose, 5 . short in length; not lasting eyes, chin, etc. very long

B. Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences . 1 . According to Phileas Fogg, “the ______does not exist,” due to his careful planning . 2 . Passepartout was expected to perform his ______at exact times . 3 . Passepartout had a ______body and a pleasant face . 4 . Before going to his club, Fogg had a ______talk with his new servant . 5 . Passepartout had been a fireman and a ______of gymnastics . 6 . Phileas Fogg was known to be rich and often ______. 7 . At the Reform Club, Fogg ate breakfast at his ______table . 8 . Fogg went places by the shortest ______, so he wouldn’t have to take an extra step . 9 . Passepartout noticed that Fogg’s ______were fine and handsome .

name ______date ______

Circle a letter to answer each question .

1 . About how many years ago 6 . Who said, “I’ll bet you does this story take place? 4,000 pounds that such a . 75 years a trip is impossible!”? b . 130 years a . Stuart c . 100 years b . Passepartout c . Fallentin 2 . In French, what does passepartout mean? 7 . Who said, “You’d lose a . “jack-of-all-trades” it all if a single accident made you late!”? b . “trusted servant” a . Ralph c . “go everywhere” b . Flanagan 3 . Why did Phileas Fogg avoid c . Sullivan most people’s company? a . He didn’t want to waste time . 8 . Who said, “The robber will have to be very clever b . He was a very shy man . to slip through.”? c . He was leading a secret life . a . Fallentin b . Ralph 4 . How much had been stolen from the Bank of England? c . Stuart a . 55,000 dollars 9 . What was the first stop b . 55,000 pounds on Fogg’s journey? c . 55,000 gold coins a . Paris b . Liverpool 5 . What words did the newspapers use to describe the thief? c . Dover a . “smooth talking” b . “very handsome” c . “well-dressed”

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A. Circle the hidden words . They may A S O D E R O L P X E D go up, down, across, backward, or H A B I T S E S A Z E E diagonally . Check off each word as you find it . P S E I T U D C O L D V C V D R N K C L B W S I ___ MASTER ___ ACCEPT K O L A W E M A S T E R ___ HABITS ___ CONTINUE P J N I P F N G E H L R C E O T P O U D R S N A ___ DUTIES ___ OBSERVED V S R D I C L E V E R M ___ NECESSARY ___ EXPLORED B E O H A N Q W E D J H M S S D A B U C D E M L ___ ARRIVED ___ PERHAPS L A F J H P Y E K C P A ___ FASHIONABLE ___ CLEVER F N E C E S S A R Y N B

B. Use a puzzle word to complete each pair of synonyms (words with the same or similar meanings) or antonyms (words with opposite meanings) .

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS

1 . maybe / ______7 . departed / ______

2 . routines / ______8 . servant / ______

3 . investigated / ______9 . optional / ______

4 . watched / ______10 . reject / ______

5 . tasks / ______11 . terminate / ______6 . intelligent / ______12 . outdated / ______

C. Use words of your own to complete the pairs below .

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS

1 . thief / ______3 . usually / ______

2 . brief / ______4 . generous / ______