S27 from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 1 At this point they came in sight of thirty or forty windmills that there are on that plain, and as soon as Don Quixote saw them he said to his squire, “Fortune is arranging matters for us better than we could have shaped our desires ourselves, for look there, friend Sancho Panza, where thirty or more monstrous giants present themselves, all of whom I mean to engage in battle and slay, and with whose spoils we shall begin to make our fortunes; for this is righteous warfare, and it is a great service to sweep so evil a breed from off the face of the earth.” 2 “What giants?” said Sancho Panza. 3 “Those thou seest there,” answered his master, “with the long arms, and some have them nearly two leagues long.” 4 “Look, your grace,” said Sancho; “what we see there are not giants but windmills, and what seem to be their arms are the sails that turned by the wind make the millstone go.” 5 “It is easy to see,” replied Don Quixote, “that thou art not used to this business of adventures; those are giants; and if thou art afraid, away with thee out of this and betake thyself to prayer while I engage them in fierce and unequal combat.” 6 So saying, he gave the spur to his steed Rocinante, heedless of the cries his squire Sancho sent after him, warning him that most certainly they were windmills and not giants he was going to attack. He, however, was so positive they were giants that he neither heard the cries of Sancho, nor perceived, near as he was, what they were, but made at them shouting, “Fly not, cowards and vile beings, for a single knight attacks you.” GLOSSARY squire (n) assistant or apprentice to a knight spoils (n) valuables stolen or taken by force righteous (adj) morally right, or justifiable leagues (n) measurements equal to approximately 2.5 miles steed (n) horse perceived (v) realized or understood vile (adj) extremely unpleasant 1. Comprehension ¶ 1 What does Don Quixote see in the distance? 2. Analyze dialogue What do you learn about Sancho Panza from his dialogue in ¶ 4? 3. Analyze dialogue What do you learn about Don Quixote from his dialogue in ¶ 5? Inspect the Text A Read the excerpt from a fiction novel. ▲ Windmills, such as those that Don Quixote challenged, still stand in La Mancha, Spain, today. READING STRATEGY Ask Questions Ask a question about what Don Quixote sees. Ask a question about what Sancho Panza sees. The Power of Possibility 83 B Reread “The Impossible Dream” and the excerpt from Don Quixote. Answer the questions. Inspect the Text 1. How does “The Impossible Dream” show Don Quixote’s character? 2. What is this character’s quest? 3. How can he be successful in his quest? 4. Explain the relationship between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. How do they feel about each other? C Use the target vocabulary Complete each sentence with a target vocabulary word. 1. The travelers a commotion in the distance and hurried forward to see what was going on. 2. The climbers advanced cautiously, stepping in each other’s footsteps. 3. We realized we were in when the floodwaters began to rise around us. 4. She looked deeply into his eyes, him to be safe on his journey. 5. Climbing gear must to safety standards before it can be sold. D Make connections 1. What other literary character does Don Quixote remind you of? 2. Are there still knights-errant in the world today? Explain. 3. In your opinion, is Don Quixote foolish or heroic? Explain. E Write Write a paragraph explaining Don Quixote’s dream. Do you think it is “impossible”? Explain. Don Quixote dreams of becoming a true knight and hero. He wants to fight for a cause and rescue people in need. Some people say this is impossible because . . . F Revise Share your paragraph with a classmate and give each other suggestions. Rewrite your synthesis and incorporate the feedback. Target Vocabulary conform deliberately imploring perceived peril Note It! Imagine yourself as a humanitarian. List things you would like to do to help individuals and the community. Exploring Careers: Social Worker Social work is a humanitarian career. The goal of a social worker is to help people in need. Social workers work with individuals, families, and communities. They identify people who need assistance to improve their lives, and they work to help them change their lives for the better. Social workers require a bachelor’s degree, and in many states, must pass a licensing exam. The Power of Possibility 89 High Ideals and Aspirations Genre Fiction Novel and Song Lyrics You will read an excerpt from the novel (fictional story of at least 40,000 words) Don Quixote. A novel contains the elements of plot, character, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, and tone. You will also read song lyrics from the musical drama Man of La Mancha. A musical drama is a theatrical performance that combines dialogue with song and acting with dance. Dialogue When telling a story, authors use dialogue, or what a character says, to reveal information about characters. Dialogue: • expresses a character’s thoughts and feelings • clarifies relationships between characters • reveals character traits and motivations To identify dialogue, pay attention to quotation marks. Notice that when the speaker changes, the author begins a new paragraph. “It is I, Don Cervantes!” he announced proudly. “Never heard of him,” the woman scoffed and shut the door. Expand Vocabulary Context Clues When you come across an unfamiliar word in a text, look for context clues that help you understand its meaning. The context clues may be near the word or in other parts of the text. Context clues that are easy to find are: • nearby synonyms or antonyms • definitions or examples Sometimes you can make inferences that are based on the content or mood of the whole text. For example, if a character is described as “foolish” in one part of a text, this may help you to understand a later description of the same character. Preview 1. Look at the photos and captions. What do they tell you about the text? 2. Scan Look quickly through the reading, including the glossary. What do you notice about the vocabulary? 3. Predict What kind of character is Don Quixote? PURPOSE FOR READING As you read, analyze the dialogue. What does it tell you about the characters’ personalities? Analyze Tip! Use dialogue tags to understand how a character says something. This helps you understand the characters’ emotions. “It is I, Don Cervantes!” he announced proudly. “Never heard of him,” the woman scoffed and shut the door. Meet the Author Miguel de Cervantes Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616) was a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet. His most famous novel Don Quixote was published in two parts: the first in 1605 and the second in 1615. It is considered the first modern novel and is still widely read today. Don Quixote was the inspiration for the Broadway musical Man of La Mancha, which debuted in 1965. This popular musical continues to be produced in theaters today. 82 CHAPTER 1 ENGAGE WITH TEXTS “The Impossible Dream” song lyrics by Joe Darion from Man of La Mancha 1 To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow And to run where the brave dare not go 2 To right the unrightable wrong And to love pure and chaste from afar To try when your arms are too weary To reach the unreachable star 3 This is my quest To follow that star No matter how hopeless No matter how far 4 To fight for the right Without question or pause To be willing to march, march into Hell For that Heavenly cause 5 And I know if I’ll only be true To this glorious quest That my heart will lie peaceful and calm When I’m laid to my rest 6 And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars Still strove with his last ounce of courage 7 To reach the unreachable The unreachable The unreachable star 8 And I’ll always dream the impossible dream Yes, and I’ll reach the unreachable star Analyze Lyrics The lyrics to this song are the words of Don Quixote’s character. Find three lines in the song that support what you know about Don Quixote’s character. Expand Vocabulary ¶ 6 Use the context to evaluate if scorned is a positive or negative word. 88 CHAPTER 1 ENGAGE WITH TEXTS 1. Comprehension On what occasion is Obama giving this speech? 2. Analyze genre What claim does Obama imply in ¶ 2? Explain. 3. Analyze author’s purpose Why does Obama suggest that his election is a victory over cynicism, fear, and doubt (¶ 5)? Inspect the Text Victory Speech by Barack Obama November 5, 2008 1 Hello Chicago. 2 If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. 3 It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference. 4 It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states; we are, and always will be, the United States of America. 5 It’s the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day. 6 It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America. GLOSSARY democracy (n) government in which the citizens make the laws red states US states where the majority of people are Republican blue states US states where the majority of people are Democrats A Read Barack Obama’s victory speech. READING STRATEGY Ask Questions Think of two questions you would like to ask Barack Obama as you read the opening section of his victory speech. Academic Vocabulary cynical (adj) definition example synonyms antonyms forms * * * The Power of Possibility 91 Yes, We Can Genre Victory Speech When a political candidate wins an election, they give a victory speech. The speech usually: • thanks voters for their support • reviews events of the campaign • describes the winner’s political goals • repeats major campaign slogans (statements that capture the campaign’s themes) Argument In this speech, president-elect Barack Obama presents an argument. The purpose of an argument is to persuade readers to agree with the author’s point of view (opinion). An argument usually has the following elements: • a claim at the beginning that states the author’s point of view • reasons that explain why the point of view is valid • evidence such as examples or facts to support the reasons • an opposing point of view, called a counterclaim • a rebuttal that explains why the counterclaim is not correct Build Background In 2004, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois spoke at an important political meeting, called the Democratic National Convention. The speech was inspiring and proved Obama was a good communicator. It made many people predict that Obama would try to become president of the United States. In 2008, Obama became the first Black American to be elected president. A large number of Americans voted for him. He was elected president a second time in 2012, holding that office (elected job in government) from 2008 to 2016. Racial tension (mistrusting and disliking others because they are a different race) is a part of American history. What changes do you think people might have expected after Obama’s election? PURPOSE FOR READING President-elect Obama gave this victory speech on the night of his election in 2008. As you read his speech, think about the challenges that American society had to overcome to allow him to succeed. 90 CHAPTER 1 ENGAGE WITH SOCIAL SCIENCES Engage with Texts • A variety of text genres help develop reading skills. • Students are introduced to various careers as they meet people who work in the different fields of study. Engage with Science • Improves scientific literacy and builds confidence in discussing scientific topics. Engage with Social Sciences • Connects academic topics to real life and encourages critical thinking. Students can listen to audio recordings of the content-area texts. Academic Content Connections The content sections—Texts, Science, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Careers—prepare students for academic and career success. Whoops! Tales of Accidental Brilliance in Science by Adam Cole 1 Author Isaac Asimov once wrote, “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but, ‘That’s funny . . . ’ ” 2 Good scientists search for the significance of surprises, coincidences and mistakes. With a little curiosity and perseverance, they can turn unexpected incidents into new insights. 3 The Golden Mole Award, from NPR’s Skunk Bear, celebrates these moments of serendipity in science. We asked for examples of happy accidents in the lab and in the field from the past few years . . . and 300 submissions came pouring in. 4 Here are a few of our favorite stories—a shortlist of Golden Mole Award nominees. When Frogs Attack 5 Carlos Jared was doing fieldwork in the jungles of southwest Brazil when he picked up a harmless-looking frog. The frog twisted and thrashed, butting Jared’s hand with his head. Excruciating pain spread up Jared’s arm, and for the next five hours he was in agony. Unexpected Results in Science Genre Informational Article Authors write informational articles to inform and entertain readers. PURPOSE FOR READING Note the unexpected discoveries these scientists made when their experiments produced the “wrong” results. A Read the informational article. GLOSSARY heralds (v) announces eureka (v) Greek for “I have found it” insights (n) realizations, ideas serendipity (n) lucky discovery agony (n) deep, severe pain or su ering READING STRATEGY Make Inferences Make an inference about each of the scientists who made an accidental discovery. Grammar in Context ¶ 3 What is the subject of the verb celebrates? Is it singular or plural? 156 CHAPTER 2 ENGAGE WITH SCIENCE B Reread “Whoops! Tales of Accidental Brilliance in Science.” Inspect the Text 1. What led Tibbetts to her important discovery about wasps? 2. What do these three stories show about mistakes and new discoveries? 3. Which story amused or fascinated you most? Why? Research Find out more about Greening’s frog. Greening’s frog (Corythomantis greeningi) 1. Where does it live? 2. What does it eat? 3. What are its predators? C Use the target vocabulary Complete the sentences. 1. The bite of this insect is dangerous. 2. A strong pull or attraction is said to be . 3. That smell is more like a stench! 4. Filling out online surveys is a custom today. D Make connections 1. Many people resist admitting mistakes, afraid they will look silly. What does this article suggest about this belief? 2. Describe something important you once learned either by accident or as a result of a mistake. E Write Imagine that you are one of the three scientists in the article. Write a letter to a friend describing how you made your unexpected discovery. F Revise Share your letter with a classmate and give each other suggestions for improvement. Revise your letter and incorporate the feedback. Target Vocabulary magnetic potent prevailing venomous Note It! Rate the career of College Academic Adviser from 1 (low interest) to 5 (high interest). Exploring Careers: Academic Adviser An academic adviser like Manu Prakash is a professor who guides students through their coursework. In college, your adviser asks you about your career goals and helps you choose the courses that will best fit your needs. In graduate school, the adviser helps you choose a focus for the research that will lead to your thesis (major paper or report). Graduate students often work closely with their advisers, as Nate Cira does with Prakash. The Unexpected 159 xxviii Chapter Walk-Through CHAPTER WALK-THROUGH
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