1. The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan
Chapter 14
I Became a Known Fugitive

2. Vocabulary Ch. 14 silt- sand, dirt, small rocks *descend- to go down
immune- protected
confirmed- proven to be true

3. Journal
Percy’s fight with Echidna and the Chimera is a low point for his morale. He begins to doubt that he is capable of being a hero. Why does he feel this way, and do you think his doubts are reasonable? What does this fight scene reveal about Percy’s character?
a. There’s an old saying: “There’s no such thing as bad press.” What does this mean? Do you think it’s true? Would you like to be famous in the national news, even if it was for something negative?

4. Study Questions
When he lands in the Mississippi River, what does Percy realize that amazes him?
Why does Percy feel ashamed that Poseidon saved him?
What message does the woman in the water bring to Percy? What is her warning?
What does Percy learn by overhearing the reporters outside the Arch?
What happened to the family that was in the Arch with Percy?

5. Activities • Give vocabulary for Ch. 14-17
• Summarize the chapter using “Breakout”
Day 14 - Read chapter 14 independently.  Create a Lightning Thief  trading card of a god, half-blood, or monster from the book. You can draw your character, or use clip art. You'll have to use your imaginiation for Percy, Annabeth, or the other campers. Click here for an example: Trading Card Ch 14.docx  Include on your card: 
the character's name
a brief descrption
any special powers they have
who their allies are
who their rivals are (if any)