Harcourt Journeys: Write in Reader Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Unit 1: Lesson 1 “Paige Starts Over” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Turn your Write in Reader to page 2. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Turn your Write in Reader to page 4. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: A school because Paige mentions the words “classroom door” and “fields around the school”. Paige also says that “it looks the way a school should.” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: The room is inviting. It is warm, sunny, and colorful. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Paige is worried that the kids might not like her for who she is on the inside. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Paige is good at math. It’s her favorite subject. Her friend, Maria, agreed and nodded. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Paige joins the swim team and makes new friends. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Paige starts to do things that normal kids do…swim meets, art projects, science fair. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Christopher doesn’t recognize Paige as “Sophie,” the movie star. He has lived outside of the United States. His parents are news reporters. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Now let’s “Look Back and Respond.” (page 11) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: Paige gets to go to school and participate in activities like normal kids do. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Paige wants to be treated like a regular kid…not a movie star. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Maria sees Paige for who she is inside and encourages the other kids to see her that way also. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Answers will vary. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott