1、Call Me Call Me MaxMaxby Vivienne Josephillustrated by Scott AngleCall Me MaxProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaGrade:6Realistic FictionPAIREDREADXxxx XxxPAIREDREAD Fashion SwapCV_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 2CV_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 214/02/12 10:05 AM14/02/12
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5、indd 2IFCIBC_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 214/02/12 10:06 AM14/02/12 10:06 AMCall Me MaxProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50Essential QuestionHow do new experiences offer new perspectives?PAIREDREAD Chapter 1New Beginnings .2Chapter 2An Act of Kindness.5Chapter 3A
6、New Nickname .8Chapter 4A Chance to Shine.12Respond to Reading.16 Fashion Swap .17Focus on Literary Elements .20by Vivienne Josephillustrated by Scott Angle001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 114/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRG
7、R6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50It was my first day at the new middle school.I usually look forward to the first day of school,but recently my whole life changed.I remembered the day Mom and Dad told the family we were moving to another town.The twins,Eduardo and Rafa,and baby Aida were exc
8、ited.I was happy for Mom and Dad.Dad had a new job,and Mom would be closer to her family.But I felt sad because I knew I would miss my best friends,Scott and Chen.I wouldnt see them at school anymore.Mom called me for breakfast.I dressed in my new jeans and shirt,and I went downstairs.Mom said,“Oh,m
9、y,you look great.”I tried to smile as I sat at the table.Mom put her hand on my shoulder.“I know you feel nervous,Max.”Chapter 1New Beginnings2001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 2001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 214/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFV
10、endor:Learning MediaLevel:50She was right.I was nervous,and my stomach felt like it was tied in knots.Mom said,“Were starting a new life here,and there will be many new opportunities for all of us.”Mom tried to encourage me,but I didnt feel any better.After breakfast,I left for school.Mom shouted ou
11、t to me,“Te quiero.”I looked around to make sure there were no other kids on the sidewalk.“Love you,too,Mom,”I said.The bus was just about to leave,and I ran to catch it.bus MaxMom sidewalkI sat in the first open seat.I didnt want to look at anyone.At each stop,more kids climbed aboard,and the noise
12、 got louder.3001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 3001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 314/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50lockersLukeI got off the bus and trudged through the gates of Cedar Ridge Middle School.No one noticed
13、 me.I followed the crowd of students into the lobby.The lobby was a huge area lined with glass cabinets.The glass cabinets were filled with cups and trophies.I looked at the homeroom lists to find my classroom number.My cell phone vibrated.It was a text from Scott.I read it aloud,“Wait until they kn
14、ow what you can do.”I thought to myself,“Maybe,but Im a new kid here,a complete nobody.”As I hurried to my homeroom,I ran into another boy.He fell against the lockers.I started to apologize,but he and his friends glared at me.I couldnt say anything.The guy growled at me,“Look where youre going,you k
15、lutz!”I knew that Id made a bad mistake.Why did Max feel like a nobody?STOP AND CHECK4001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 4001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 414/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50I entered the homeroom and sa
16、t at an empty desk.The teacher,Mrs.Mogilner,would be calling out names soon.I was nervous about what would happen.I noticed a boy sitting opposite me.He was the same boy Id crashed into!His name was Luke Preston.He stared at me meanly as if Id committed some heinous crime.I wanted to explain that it
17、 was an accident,but I stayed silent and avoided his gaze.Then Mrs.Mogilner called my name,“Maximiliano Perez?”Kids had always teased me about my name,so I started using the name Max.I was sure the kids at this school would tease me about my name,too.I was embarrassed as I answered,“Here.”Mrs.Mogiln
18、er smiled.“Welcome to Cedar Ridge,Maximiliano.”I blurted out,“Call me Max,please.”Mrs.Mogilner nodded.“Okay,thats fine,Max.”I waited to be teased,but the kids ignored me,except for Luke.He mocked my name under his breath.Mrs.Mogilner asked the boy beside me,Greg,to show me around the school.Greg nod
19、ded,but he rolled his eyes at Luke.What end punctuation marks can you find on this page?LanguageDetectiveChapter 2An Act of Kindness5001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 5001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 514/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Lear
20、ning MediaLevel:50As we went to our first class,Luke came up to me and said in a sarcastic tone,“Call me Max.”He laughed and turned to his friends and said,“Have you met Maximiliano?”Some of his friends laughed,but most of them seemed uncomfortable with Lukes teasing.By lunchtime,I was tired of aski
21、ng teachers to call me Max.Some kids laughed at my name,but most of them didnt notice.I was grateful.Greg took me to the cafeteria,then headed off to join his friends.I looked around the cafeteria.It was much bigger than the cafeteria at my old school.I found an empty table by the window and sat dow
22、n before anyone could notice me.Id started to eat when I saw a girl trip and fall on the floor.I jumped up and hurried over to help her.“Are you okay?”I asked.I handed the girl her books that had fallen.The girl was embarrassed.She quietly thanked me and quickly ran to a crowded table of girls.I rec
23、ognized a couple of the girls from my classes.In Other Words left.En espaol,headed off quiere decir se fue.6001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 6001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 614/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50I ate l
24、unch alone.I was fine alone because I didnt want to be noticed.After lunch,I waited for Greg outside the cafeteria.The girl I had helped and her friend came up to me.The girl who had fallen introduced herself.“My names Kayleen,and I wanted to thank you again.”Her friend said,“Im Melinda.Whats your n
25、ame?”I answered quickly,“Just call me Max.”We walked to the next class.Melinda asked if I was interested in sports.She and Kayleen were football and baseball fans.“I like swimming,”I said,but I didnt say anything more because I didnt want to sound like I was bragging.I had more classes in the aftern
26、oon.I told all the teachers to call me Max.Everything was new and confusing.I was exhausted by the time I arrived home.I wasnt looking forward to the next day,but I didnt say anything to Mom and Dad.KayleenMaxbooksSTOP AND CHECKWho teased Max about his name?7001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd
27、7001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 714/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50The next day at class,Luke called out,“Hi,Maximiliano.”A couple of his friends laughed.At lunch,Melinda and Kayleen showed me a notice on the bulletin board
28、.The notice read,“Tryouts for the boys and girls swim teams.”I was excited because this was a chance to prove myself.Then I heard Luke say loudly,“Out of the way,Maximiliano.”I quickly moved away from the board,and Kayleen whispered,“Ignore him.”noticebulletin boardMelindaChapter 3A New Nickname8001
29、-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 8001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 814/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50One of Lukes friends said to him,“Theres no way we can lose this season as long as we have you on the team.”I started
30、to get phobic thoughts.I was scared that I wouldnt make the swim team.Then I would never fit in at my new school.Kayleen frowned and said,“Dont give up because of Luke.”Melinda nodded her head in agreement.During the next few days,Luke and his friends called me Maximiliano whenever they could.But Gr
31、eg and the other kids had started calling me Max.I felt a glimmer of hope that I could fit in.So I decided to try out for the swim team.I told Kayleen and Melinda about my decision.They both smiled and clapped their hands.Kayleen said,“Forget Luke and focus on your swimming.”She had faith in me,even
32、 though shed never seen me swim!I promised to try my best,but I didnt feel confident.At the tryouts,the swim coach,Mr.Jenkins,divided the boys into teams.He explained that each boy would swim one length of the pool.Then the kids who swam the fastest in each team would race against each other.In Othe
33、r Words belong.En espaol,fit in quiere decir integrarse o pertenecer.9001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 9001-009_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 914/02/12 10:13 AM14/02/12 10:13 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50Lukes team swam first.Luke came first in his
34、team.Mr.Jenkins said,“Excellent,Luke.Youve just swam faster than ever before.I think were on the threshold of a great season.”Then it was my teams turn.It felt good to swim again.Soon I was swimming powerfully with each stroke.When I finished,I was so happy I wanted to shout.Mr.Jenkins said,“Okay,th
35、e six fastest boys are going to race each other.”Then he announced the six names.Mr.Jenkins called Lukes name.No one was surprised.Mr.Jenkins paused,then called,“Maximiliano?Can I call you Max?”I said,“Sure,thats fine.”I was relieved.The race started.Luke was next to me.With powerful,fast strokes,Lu
36、ke took the lead.I caught up to Luke,but he took the lead again.In the end,Luke beat me by five seconds.I didnt mind losing because it had been a good race.A question mark(?)indicates an interrogative sentence.What is an interrogative sentence?LanguageDetective10010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.i
37、ndd 10010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1016/02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50LukestopwatchMr.JenkinsSTOP AND CHECK What happened at the tryout?MaxMr.Jenkins looked at his stopwatch and smiled at me.“Welcome to the team,Max.”Anoth
38、er voice said,“Yeah,not bad.”It was Luke.Mr.Jenkins said,“Boys,you did better than I imagined.”Luke suggested to me,“I guess you need a nickname.How about Fish?”I wanted to say,“Just call me Max,”but I thought a nickname might be okay.Maybe Lukes opinion of me was changing because we had something i
39、n common.He was a great swimmer.I missed having friends who liked to swim.11010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 11010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1116/02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50The next day,I found out that swim prac
40、tices were after school.I was disappointed because I had to babysit the twins after school.I apologized to Mr.Jenkins and explained why I couldnt go to the practices.Mr.Jenkins was disappointed,too,but he understood.He said,“If its any consolation,you can be an alternate for the team.”As an alternat
41、e,I could swimin meets if a team member washurt and couldnt swim.That night,I told Mom and Dad,“Im an alternate for the swim team.”Dad gave me a hug and said hewas proud of me.It felt good tohave the support of my family.DadChapter 4A Chance to Shine12010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 12010-0
42、16_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1216/02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50The day of the first swim meet,I hurried to the pool to support my team.Luke won three races.Soon it was time for the relays.I watched the swimmers take their plac
43、es on the starting blocks.Suddenly,people rushed to one of the starting blocks.A boy was lying on the ground.A few minutes later,Luke was hopping on one foot.He didnt look seriously hurt,but he couldnt race in the relay.Mr.Jenkins called me over and said,“Max,I need you to swim in Lukes place.”I war
44、med up to get ready for the race.Mr.Jenkins said,“You can do it,Max.”He gave me an encouraging smile.starting block13010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 13010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1316/02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:
45、50I swam the last part of the race,and I swam the fastest race of my life.I heard the crowd yelling,“Go,Max!”I knew I was in the lead.I increased my pace until I touched the end of the pool.I tore my goggles off and raised my arm in victory.Mr.Jenkins congratulated me.“Well done,Max.”I saw Melinda a
46、nd Kayleen pointing at the scoreboard.I couldnt hear what they were saying because the crowd was very noisy.Luke shouted,“Hey,Fish!”My legs were shaking from the race,but I climbed out of the pool and went over to him.“Great race,Max,”he said.Later,I told Scott and Chen about the swim meet.Scotts pe
47、rception had been right.Swimming had helped me settle into the new school.I told them about my new friends and that things were going to be okay at the new school.STOP AND CHECK What happened at the swim meet?14010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 14010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1416/
48、02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMcrowdpoolgoggles15Program:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1 EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 15010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1516/02/12 9:23 AM16/02/12 9:23 AMBeginningMiddleEndCharacterSettingProgram:CR 14Component:LRGR6 U1W1
49、EPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:50Summarize Use details about character,setting,and plot from Call Me Max to summarize the story.Use the graphic organizer to help you.Text Evidence1.What features of the text tell you that Call Me Max is realistic fiction?GENRE2.How is Max similar to Luke?How are they
50、 different?COMPARE AND CONTRAST 3.On page 13 what does the word seriously mean?Use clues in the sentence to help you figure it out.SENTENCE CLUES4.Describe how Luke s feelings about Max changed from the beginning to the end of the story.WRITE ABOUT READING16010-016_CR14_LR_G6_U1W1L50_E_118592.indd 1
