Bradbury Writing Worksheet Name___________________________
Lesson 54
Reading Intervention
Morphology and Vocabulary
Prefix:
in-
means: in, into, or on
Examples: inject, include, insight
Latin Base:
scribe / script
means: to write
Examples: describe, postscript, manuscript
Circle and annotate the morphemes in today’s vocab word:
inscribe
Definition: Inscribe means to write or carve words on a surface.
From the text: Ray Bradbury sought to inscribe his masterpiece on a rental typewriter.
Decoding: Dividing words using all the steps
Vowels: A E I O U
Model: inscribed
Step 1: Divide out any prefixes, bases, and suffixes.
Step 2: Label the vowels in the remaining part of the word.
Step 3: Count the consonants between vowels.
Step 4: Divide before one consonant or between two consonants.
Step 5: Sound out the syllables. If it doesn’t make sense, move the period after the consonant.
Step 6: Try for the real word!
Step 7: Label the schwa sound with (sounds like uh or ih) and underline the stressed syllable.
Whiteboard guided: 1. manuscript
Whiteboard independent: 2. transcript 3. prescribing
Encoding: Follow the directions to spell the word
Text Application
Word Preview:
1. inception: the beginning
2. prose: written language
3. requisite: necessary
4. tranquility: calmness
5. subterranean: underground
6. Fahrenheit 451: book title
The Library Basement Machine
Ray Bradbury encountered a significant obstacle during the inception of his seminal work.12
Residing in a cramped household with young children, he lacked the requisite tranquility24
to concentrate on his prose. Consequently, he sought refuge in the subterranean level36
of the UCLA library, where he discovered a chamber containing rows of coin-operated48
typewriters. For the meager price of ten cents, he could utilize a machine for thirty62
minutes. Bradbury worked with a feverish intensity, his fingers dancing across the keys75
in a race against the ticking clock and his dwindling supply of dimes. Over the course89
of nine days, he invested nine dollars to inscribe the initial draft of Fahrenheit 451.103
This narrative, centered on a dystopian future where firemen ignite literature rather115
than extinguishing blazes, would eventually be hailed as a profound masterpiece of science128
fiction. The author often recalled the frenzied clicking of the keys in that quiet141
basement as the most productive period of his life. He demonstrated that true153
creativity does not require a fancy studio, but rather a dedicated mind and a vision.167
Today, writers still visit that library to see where the famous book was born from181
ten-cent dreams. Even the smallest investment of time and focused energy can lead to195
greatness in the end.200
Cold Read Words Per Minute: __________
Hot Read Words Per Minute: __________
1. Why did Ray Bradbury seek refuge in the UCLA library?
A He needed the specific typewriters found there.
B He required a quiet environment to focus on writing.
C He was employed as a researcher at the university.
Fahrenheit 451 Ending Worksheet Name___________________________
Lesson 55
Reading Intervention
Morphology and Vocabulary
Prefix:
re-
means: again or back
Examples:
return, replay, rebuild
Latin Base:
viv / vit
means: life
Examples:
vivid, vital, vitamin
Circle and annotate the morphemes in today’s vocab word:
revive
Definition: Revive means to bring back to life or return to consciousness.
From the text: These men had a secret way to revive the world's great books.
Decoding: Dividing words using all the steps
Vowels: A E I O U
Model: reviving
Step 1: Divide out any prefixes, bases, and suffixes.
Step 2: Label the vowels in the remaining part of the word.
Step 3: Count the consonants between vowels.
Step 4: Divide before one consonant or between two consonants.
Step 5: Sound out the syllables. If it doesn’t make sense, move the period after the consonant.
Step 6: Try for the real word!
Step 7: Label the schwa sound with (sounds like uh or ih) and underline the stressed syllable.
Whiteboard guided: 1. survival
Whiteboard independent: 2. vividly 3. vitality
Encoding: Follow the directions to spell the word
Text Application
Word Preview:
1. sanctuary: a safe place
2. heritage: history/tradition
3. Montag: the main character
4. Granger: the group leader
5. wilderness: wild region
6. vital: necessary for life
The Book People
Montag escaped the city and found a sanctuary in the wilderness. There, he met a group15
of men led by Granger. These men had a secret way to revive the world's great29
books. Each person had memorized a specific text, becoming a "living book." They42
waited for the day when society would want to read again. Suddenly, a great55
flash of light filled the sky as war destroyed the city Montag had left behind.69
After the destruction, the group began to walk toward the ruins. They carried the82
heritage of human thought in their minds. They were ready to rebuild and share the96
vital stories they had saved from the flames. The men sat around their fire, sharing110
the verses they had hidden in their memories for years. Each man stood as a guard125
Frankenstein Origin Worksheet Name___________________________
Lesson 56
Reading Intervention
Morphology and Vocabulary
Prefix:
mal-
means: bad, badly, or evil
Examples:
malice, malfunction, malnutrition
Latin Base:
form
means: shape or structure
Examples:
format, conform, reform
Circle and annotate the morphemes in today’s vocab word:
malformed
Definition: Malformed means badly or abnormally shaped.
From the text: He feared that his malformed appearance would shatter the peace he so admired.
Decoding: Dividing words using all the steps
Vowels: A E I O U
Model: malformation
Step 1: Divide out any prefixes, bases, and suffixes.
Step 2: Label the vowels in the remaining part of the word.
Step 3: Count the consonants between vowels.
Step 4: Divide before one consonant or between two consonants.
Step 5: Sound out the syllables. If it doesn’t make sense, move the period after the consonant.
Step 6: Try for the real word!
Step 7: Label the schwa sound with (sounds like uh or ih) and underline the stressed syllable.
Whiteboard guided: 1. deformity
Whiteboard independent: 2. formative 3. formation
Encoding: Follow the directions to spell the word
Text Application
Word Preview:
1. hovel: small house
2. crevice: narrow opening
3. De Laceys: family name
4. rejection: refusal to accept
5. profound: very great
6. companionship: friendship
The Hidden Observer
The creature discovered a small hovel attached to a cottage where a family resided in15
poverty. Through a small crevice in the wall, he observed the daily lives of29
the De Laceys. He watched with profound interest as they performed their chores and42
expressed affection for one another. The monster, who had known only rejection and fear,56
was moved by their gentle nature and the melodic sounds of their speech. He began70
to secretively assist them by gathering firewood and clearing snow during the night. Although84
he longed to reveal himself and seek their companionship, he remained hidden, fearing that97
his malformed appearance would shatter the peace he so admired. Through these observations, he110
began to comprehend the complexities of human emotion and the power of language. Day123
