Hold a Hearing at the Council Rock
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Hold a Hearing at the Council Rock" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RL.7.1. A 6th grader who is already steady on novel studies can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade reading worksheet: prepare both sides of the Council Rock hearing about Mowgli with quoted phrases, then give a verdict. Answer key included. Part of our Jungle Book novel studies collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Have students read the passage once, then answer with quoted words. For the Council Rock hearing, students can argue each side aloud before writing a verdict. Use the answer keys to check responses.
What students will practice
- Students will fill in what each character does at the hearing.
- Students will write arguments for and against accepting Mowgli with quoted evidence.
- Students will write a verdict supported by two reasons.
Treasure Island Pre-Reading Predictions
Treasure Island Discussion, A Visitor at the Inn
Treasure Island Discussion, The Apple Barrel
Treasure Island Discussion, Jim Faces the Pirates
Treasure Island Response, The Treasure Comes Home
Treasure Island, Book Versus Stage Script
Quote Response, Long John Silver
Jim Writes Home From the Island
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Literature · 7th Grade
Standard: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
View all RL.7.1 worksheets →Find this in the curriculum
Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.
FAQ
How do I use this Jungle Book worksheet?
⌄
Have students read the passage once, then answer with quoted words. For the Council Rock hearing, students can argue each side aloud before writing a verdict. Use the answer keys to check responses.
What does this worksheet teach?
⌄
Prepare both sides of the Council Rock hearing about Mowgli with quoted phrases, then give a verdict. The directions on the page read: Read the passage. Then fill in each row to tell what that character does at the hearing. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Jungle Book worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
⌄
Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade novel studies, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What parts of The Jungle Book do these sheets use?
⌄
They use passages from Kaa's Hunting, Tiger! Tiger!, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Mowgli's Brothers and The White Seal. One sheet also gives a short summary of the whole book to read first.
Do students have to quote the book?
⌄
Often yes. Several sheets tell students to quote words from the passage in every answer, and the poem sheet asks for exact words in quotation marks.
Do the Jungle Book worksheets have answer keys?
⌄
Yes. All 8 sheets have an answer key.
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.
Make a Request
Spotted something to fix, or want a worksheet we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.
Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Novel Studies |
| Standard | RL.7.1 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
What is ClassWeekly?
ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids, from preschool up. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and C3 Framework standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.
Treasure Island Pre-Reading Predictions
Treasure Island Discussion, A Visitor at the Inn
Treasure Island Discussion, The Apple Barrel
Treasure Island Discussion, Jim Faces the Pirates
Treasure Island Response, The Treasure Comes Home
Treasure Island, Book Versus Stage Script
Quote Response, Long John Silver
Jim Writes Home From the Island