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“The Penderwicks” Name __________________ Ch. 7-9 1. Why is Ch. 7 called “Borrowed Finery”? 2. What “treasures” did they find in Jeffrey’s attic? 3. What sad story did Churchie tell Rosalind about Jeffrey? What did the girls decide to do about it? 4. Why was the week just before Jeffrey’s birthday party so perfect? Use examples from the story. 5. What do the girls think of Mrs. Tifton, now that they have met her? Why? 6. What is Mrs. Tifton’s opinion of the Penderwick's sisters? Why? 7. Why was Jane worried about asking Mr. Dupree for help with her book? Do you think he will help her? Why or why not?

Dr. Gwendolyn Purcell

Ch. 7 “The Penderwicks”

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subjects: English Language Arts

Student Instructions

1) Read Chapter 7 2) Discuss Chapter 7 within your cooperative learning group. 3) Read Comprehension Questions below: 1. Why is Ch. 7 called “Borrowed Finery”? 2. What “treasures” did they find in Jeffrey’s attic? 3. What sad story did Churchie tell Rosalind about Jeffrey? What did the girls decide to do about it? 4. Why was the week just before Jeffrey’s birthday party so perfect? Use examples from the story. 5. What do the girls think of Mrs. Tifton, now that they have met her? Why? 6. What is Mrs. Tifton’s opinion of the Penderwicks' sisters? Why? 7. Why was Jane worried about asking Mr. Dupree for help with her book? Do you think he will help her? Why or why not? 5) Click on template and respond by answering all 7 questions. Write in complete sentences.

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