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1、www.readinga-Acropolis AdventureAcropolis AdventureA Reading AZ Level Z Leveled BookWord Count:2,603Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.Written by Troy WolffIllustrated by Marcy RamseyLEVELED BOOK ZPWZWritten by Troy WolffIllustrated by Marcy RamseyAcropolis AdventureAcropolis A

2、dventureLevel Z Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Troy WolffIllustrated by Marcy RamseyAll rights reserved.www.readinga-www.readinga-CorrelationLEVEL ZUVN/A50Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA2324“Now Ill explain how your fathers a hero.”“My father was a hero?”asked Brady,shocked.“Your father and I

3、 were traveling in Spain when we decided to take part in the Running of the Bulls,a Spanish tradition in which regular people carouse with hundreds of wild bulls.What an exciting time!But while running,I took my eyes off the bulls and would have been stampeded to death except that your father pushed

4、 me out of the way at the last instant.Thats why I said its important to see things from a certain viewpoint,and thats also why your father and I say its important to keep your eyes open.”“Wow,I never knew my father had that in him,”Brady replied.In the fading light,Brady thought about how hed leave

5、 Greece a different person than when he arrived.Glossaryancient (adj.)from a very long time ago(p.6)Andronicus (n.)an astronomer,engineer,and architect from Syria who lived during the 1st century bc(p.10)Athens (n.)the capital of Greece(p.5)comedy (n.)a type of entertainment with funny characters an

6、d a happy ending(p.15)European (adj.)of or relating to the continent of Europe(p.6)geometric (adj.)relating to the field of math that deals with angles,points,lines,surfaces,and solids(p.20)Greek (adj.)of or relating to the country of Greece and its people(p.15)landmark (n.)an important historical b

7、uilding or site(p.8)multitude (n.)a large number(p.19)octagon (n.)a shape with eight angles and eight sides(p.9)perspective (n.)a persons mental outlook or point of view(p.18)proportion (n.)portions or parts in relation to the whole(p.17)tragedy (n.)a serious play,movie,or book with a sad ending(p.1

8、5)Acropolis Adventure Level ZWritten by Troy WolffIllustrated by Marcy RamseyAcropolis AdventureAcropolis AdventureLevel Z Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Troy WolffIllustrated by Marcy RamseyAll rights reserved.www.readinga-www.readinga-CorrelationLEVEL ZUVN/A50Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA

9、2324“Now Ill explain how your fathers a hero.”“My father was a hero?”asked Brady,shocked.“Your father and I were traveling in Spain when we decided to take part in the Running of the Bulls,a Spanish tradition in which regular people carouse with hundreds of wild bulls.What an exciting time!But while

10、 running,I took my eyes off the bulls and would have been stampeded to death except that your father pushed me out of the way at the last instant.Thats why I said its important to see things from a certain viewpoint,and thats also why your father and I say its important to keep your eyes open.”“Wow,

11、I never knew my father had that in him,”Brady replied.In the fading light,Brady thought about how hed leave Greece a different person than when he arrived.Glossaryancient (adj.)from a very long time ago(p.6)Andronicus (n.)an astronomer,engineer,and architect from Syria who lived during the 1st centu

12、ry bc(p.10)Athens (n.)the capital of Greece(p.5)comedy (n.)a type of entertainment with funny characters and a happy ending(p.15)European (adj.)of or relating to the continent of Europe(p.6)geometric (adj.)relating to the field of math that deals with angles,points,lines,surfaces,and solids(p.20)Gre

13、ek (adj.)of or relating to the country of Greece and its people(p.15)landmark (n.)an important historical building or site(p.8)multitude (n.)a large number(p.19)octagon (n.)a shape with eight angles and eight sides(p.9)perspective (n.)a persons mental outlook or point of view(p.18)proportion (n.)por

14、tions or parts in relation to the whole(p.17)tragedy (n.)a serious play,movie,or book with a sad ending(p.15)Acropolis Adventure Level Z2122“Dimitri,”he asked,after momentarily losing sight of his friend in the crowd around the temple,“this buildings so different from other great buildings Ive seen.

15、We dont decorate our buildings,not like this.American buildings are all glass and steel.”“Thats true,”Dimitri agreed,“but youve got to remember,this wasnt an ordinary building.This was a magnificent temple to the goddess Athena,the protector of Athens.All buildings of the Acropolis celebrated the ut

16、ter greatness of Athens.”“Things sure are different today,”Brady answered,marveling at the monument before him and comparing it in his minds eye to the churches and office buildings back home.After admiring the Parthenon and other buildings,Brady found himself against a wall on the extreme edge of t

17、he hilltop.Below him in every direction stretched the crowded streets and rooftops of Athens.In the distance,he could see the large oval of the Olympic stadium,and even farther away,the glistening sea.As the Sun turned orange and began to drop below the horizon,Bradys thoughts wandered back over all

18、 hed seen.“You know,Dimitri,”Brady said,while focusing on the brilliant sunset spilling out before him,“youre right,I need to pay more attention to the details of life.I wouldve missed so many of these amazing sights if I were here by myself.Thank you for opening my eyes about these places.Now will

19、you please tell me how my father saved your life?”“You dont need to thank me,my friend,”Dimitri answered,putting a hand on Bradys shoulder and joining him in admiring the sunset.“Nothing in life pleases me more than seeing friends truly appreciate the wonders of life.”Dimitri stood silently for an e

20、xtended moment before continuing:Acropolis Adventure Level Z34Table of ContentsDimitri the Greek .4Winding Around the Acropolis.8Discovering the Theater.13Climbing to the Top .17Glossary .24Dimitri the Greek“You must be Brady.”Surprised,Brady stopped and looked around;he felt jostled by large crowds

21、 of tourists streaming down narrow stone-paved streets like rivers of people.“Over here,young man,”the voice continued.Brady squinted in the bright morning sunshine,struggling to find the voices origin.He glanced toward a shady sidewalk cafe on the busy street,but the glaring sunlight kept Bradys ey

22、es from penetrating deep into shadows created by umbrellas.“Yes,”Brady answered timidly.“Youre Brady,son of my American friend,John Phillips?”the voice questioned.“Yeah,”Brady answered more surely.“Please,my young friend,come and sit with me.”As Brady slowly moved into the shade,his eyes adjusted.He

23、 noticed this tall figure sitting alone at a table in the corner.The mans head looked completely bald and tanned by years Acropolis Adventure Level Z34Table of ContentsDimitri the Greek .4Winding Around the Acropolis.8Discovering the Theater.13Climbing to the Top .17Glossary .24Dimitri the Greek“You

24、 must be Brady.”Surprised,Brady stopped and looked around;he felt jostled by large crowds of tourists streaming down narrow stone-paved streets like rivers of people.“Over here,young man,”the voice continued.Brady squinted in the bright morning sunshine,struggling to find the voices origin.He glance

25、d toward a shady sidewalk cafe on the busy street,but the glaring sunlight kept Bradys eyes from penetrating deep into shadows created by umbrellas.“Yes,”Brady answered timidly.“Youre Brady,son of my American friend,John Phillips?”the voice questioned.“Yeah,”Brady answered more surely.“Please,my you

26、ng friend,come and sit with me.”As Brady slowly moved into the shade,his eyes adjusted.He noticed this tall figure sitting alone at a table in the corner.The mans head looked completely bald and tanned by years Acropolis Adventure Level Z2122“Dimitri,”he asked,after momentarily losing sight of his f

27、riend in the crowd around the temple,“this buildings so different from other great buildings Ive seen.We dont decorate our buildings,not like this.American buildings are all glass and steel.”“Thats true,”Dimitri agreed,“but youve got to remember,this wasnt an ordinary building.This was a magnificent

28、 temple to the goddess Athena,the protector of Athens.All buildings of the Acropolis celebrated the utter greatness of Athens.”“Things sure are different today,”Brady answered,marveling at the monument before him and comparing it in his minds eye to the churches and office buildings back home.After

29、admiring the Parthenon and other buildings,Brady found himself against a wall on the extreme edge of the hilltop.Below him in every direction stretched the crowded streets and rooftops of Athens.In the distance,he could see the large oval of the Olympic stadium,and even farther away,the glistening s

30、ea.As the Sun turned orange and began to drop below the horizon,Bradys thoughts wandered back over all hed seen.“You know,Dimitri,”Brady said,while focusing on the brilliant sunset spilling out before him,“youre right,I need to pay more attention to the details of life.I wouldve missed so many of th

31、ese amazing sights if I were here by myself.Thank you for opening my eyes about these places.Now will you please tell me how my father saved your life?”“You dont need to thank me,my friend,”Dimitri answered,putting a hand on Bradys shoulder and joining him in admiring the sunset.“Nothing in life ple

32、ases me more than seeing friends truly appreciate the wonders of life.”Dimitri stood silently for an extended moment before continuing:Acropolis Adventure Level Z1920see everything from your own viewpoint.Its an important lesson to learn.”Dimitri paused for a moment,letting Brady think about what he

33、d said.Then he continued.“Dont you think theres a legitimate reason these people walked so far and climbed such a multitude of steps?”“Yeah,I guess,”Brady admitted.“Then you need to look past what your eyes tell you;ask your father,he knows.As far as the Acropolis is concerned,trust me,beyond the to

34、p of those marble steps lies one of the wonders of the ancient worldthe Parthenon and many buildings of the Acropolis.”Sure enough,after reaching the top,Bradys jaw dropped open at the sight before him.On the highest point of the Acropolis hill stood a stone temple with evenly spaced,massive columns

35、 of marblethe Parthenon.It looked as big as a modern football stadium but was decorated with carved figures and geometric patterns in stone.The entire building seemed to glow a honey-orange color in the late afternoon light.Shafts of sunlight shot down between the columns,reaching toward the earth f

36、rom the sky.Brady tried to think of something back home that would compare to this,but nothing came to mind.His thoughts spun as he tried to picture this magnificent temple being built by ancient Greeks centuries before people even knew the Earth was round.“So,worth the climb?”Dimitri queried playfu

37、lly.“Yes,its awesome,”Brady answered.Dimitri and Brady walked around the Parthenon,admiring the perfect lines in the building and its unbelievable height.At various places near the roof,Brady saw detailed scenes carved into the stoneperfect images of faces,clothing,animals,and ancient gods.Acropolis

38、 Adventure Level Z56in the sun,yet his eyes beamed bright and welcoming.Even though the man was sitting down,Brady could tell he was tall and slender because his clothes hung loosely.“Are you Dimitri?”Brady inquired,rather cautiously.Brady was on vacation with his parents in Greece,and theyd arrange

39、d for him to connect with Dimitri,an old family friend,while they spent precious time visiting the Athens National Museum.Brady wasnt thrilled to hang out with Dimitri,but his father assured him that itd be a day hed never forget,so Brady begrudgingly obliged.“Yes,I am,”the man answered.“Actually,it

40、s Dimitrious Thanapopoulous,at your service,”he continued with a slight bow of his head,“but please call me Dimitri.”“So,you know my dad?”Brady wondered.“Yes,Brady.I met your father when he graduated college and felt eager to experience life outside the United States.We explored the European countri

41、es of Greece,Italy,France,and Spain together,and I owe your father a debt for saving my life.”Dimitri stopped speaking and closed his eyes.A tiny smile crossed his face,and the wrinkles around his eyes deepened.“What a glorious time;remember,all of us older folks were once young and full of question

42、s and energy like you,”Dimitri observed.“Well,I dont have many questions,”Brady answered with a shrug of his shoulders.“All this ancient history and learning about other countries seems boring.”“Boring?”Dimitri boomed.“My friend,youre in one of the most exciting cities;Athens is the birthplace of ma

43、ny ideas that are the foundation of our modern world.”Acropolis Adventure Level Z56in the sun,yet his eyes beamed bright and welcoming.Even though the man was sitting down,Brady could tell he was tall and slender because his clothes hung loosely.“Are you Dimitri?”Brady inquired,rather cautiously.Bra

44、dy was on vacation with his parents in Greece,and theyd arranged for him to connect with Dimitri,an old family friend,while they spent precious time visiting the Athens National Museum.Brady wasnt thrilled to hang out with Dimitri,but his father assured him that itd be a day hed never forget,so Brad

45、y begrudgingly obliged.“Yes,I am,”the man answered.“Actually,its Dimitrious Thanapopoulous,at your service,”he continued with a slight bow of his head,“but please call me Dimitri.”“So,you know my dad?”Brady wondered.“Yes,Brady.I met your father when he graduated college and felt eager to experience

46、life outside the United States.We explored the European countries of Greece,Italy,France,and Spain together,and I owe your father a debt for saving my life.”Dimitri stopped speaking and closed his eyes.A tiny smile crossed his face,and the wrinkles around his eyes deepened.“What a glorious time;reme

47、mber,all of us older folks were once young and full of questions and energy like you,”Dimitri observed.“Well,I dont have many questions,”Brady answered with a shrug of his shoulders.“All this ancient history and learning about other countries seems boring.”“Boring?”Dimitri boomed.“My friend,youre in

48、 one of the most exciting cities;Athens is the birthplace of many ideas that are the foundation of our modern world.”Acropolis Adventure Level Z1920see everything from your own viewpoint.Its an important lesson to learn.”Dimitri paused for a moment,letting Brady think about what hed said.Then he con

49、tinued.“Dont you think theres a legitimate reason these people walked so far and climbed such a multitude of steps?”“Yeah,I guess,”Brady admitted.“Then you need to look past what your eyes tell you;ask your father,he knows.As far as the Acropolis is concerned,trust me,beyond the top of those marble

50、steps lies one of the wonders of the ancient worldthe Parthenon and many buildings of the Acropolis.”Sure enough,after reaching the top,Bradys jaw dropped open at the sight before him.On the highest point of the Acropolis hill stood a stone temple with evenly spaced,massive columns of marblethe Part