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2 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 2 of 43 Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Themes and Lesson Plans... 5 Lesson One... 5 Lesson Two... 5 Lesson Three... 5 Lesson Four through Nine... 6 Lesson Ten... 6 Lesson Eleven... 6 Lesson Twelve... 7 Word List... 8 Chapter Worksheet - A... 9 Worksheet - B...10 Bonus...12 Chapter Worksheet - A...13 Worksheet - B...14 Bonus...15 Chapter Worksheet - A...16 Worksheet - B...17 Bonus...18 Chapter Worksheet - A...19 Worksheet - B...20 Chapter Worksheet - A...21 Worksheet - B...22 Chapter Worksheet - A...23 Worksheet - B...24 Chapter Worksheet...25 Chapter

3 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 3 of 43 Worksheet - A...26 Worksheet - B...27 Chapter Worksheet - A...28 Worksheet - B...29 Worksheet - C...30 Chapter Worksheet - A...31 Worksheet - B...32 Chapter Worksheet...33 Chapter Worksheet...34 Chapter Worksheet...35 Projects...36 Writing Prompts...37 Key vocabulary words and their meanings...38 Active Reading Worksheets...39 Island of the Blue Dolphins Story Organizer...39 Chapter 1-9 Active Reading Worksheet...40 Chapter Active Reading Worksheet...41 Chapter Active Reading Worksheet...42 Certificate of Recognition...43

4 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 4 of 43 Introduction The Time and Place The novel takes place on a remote California island in the mid-1800s. The setting was inspired by San Nicolas Island, one of the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean less than one hundred miles off the coast of southern California and separated from the mainland by the San Pedro and Santa Barbara Channels.

5 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 5 of 43 Themes and Lesson Plans Courage Survival Hardship Strength Self-discovery Lesson One 1. Before beginning the story, have students examine their own attitudes and beliefs about courage, survival, and hardship. Have students write a reflection entry in their writing journal. Discuss entries. 2. Ask students to give their best definition (without a dictionary) of the following words: a. Courage b. Survival c. Hardship 3. Ask students to answer the following questions: a. How are the words related? b. What other examples of these words can you think of? c. Why do you think some people react to hardship more courageously than other people? d. Do you think facing hardship can change a person? How? 4. For homework, have students respond in their journal to the following prompt: a. Describe a time when you or someone you know were courageous or overcame a hardship. Did you or this person change? How? Lesson Two 1. Review homework assignment. 2. On the board, write Courage is. This could be facing a serious illness, performing first aid, giving a speech in front a group of people, etc. Have students copy down the info on the board to a master list (to be used later). 3. Print the word list worksheet. Intro the book and read chapter 1 out loud. Encourage students to write down page number of words they come to that are difficult or that are unknown. 4. Ask the following questions about chapter 1: a. What is the setting of the story? b. What characters are introduced in the first chapter? c. What point of view does the author use? How do you know? Who is narrating the story? d. What do we learn about Karana s character? e. How does the story begin? Lesson Three 1. Review yesterday s reading and address questions before continuing. 2. Ask students to take out their wordlist worksheet and a. Write the sentence from the story that includes each word they identified from the reading. b. Find the words meaning by discussing the word or using a dictionary c. Use each word in a sentence of their own and write their sentences on a separate sheet of paper. d. Remind students they will do this each day until all words are completed.

6 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 6 of 43 Lesson Four through Nine 1. Continue reading the text with students. Depending on student comprehension and reading ability, you may be able to read more or less quickly. 2. Continue working on vocabulary words as you go, following lesson three item 2 suggestions for better term retention. 3. At the end of each chapter, ask the following questions and answer any that the student may have. a. What happened in this section of the novel? b. What character traits does Karana exhibit in the text? c. How do you know? d. What evidence did you read in the text? e. Describe a time when you felt or acted the same way Karana does in this section. f. What does Karana say and do to help the reader understand her character? g. How might the author have developed her character by using the third person point of view instead? h. How does Karana s environment affect her actions and feelings? i. Has Karana s environment changed? If so, how? j. Has Karana changed? If so, how? How do you know? k. How would you react under the same circumstances Karana faced in this section of the text? Lesson Ten 1. After completing the text, discuss the novel. Focus on the connections between Karana s development as a character and the story s setting. Use the following questions if needed: a. How has Karana acted courageously in the story? b. How else might she have acted under the same circumstances? c. How do her acts of courage contribute to her survival on the island? d. How might the story have been different if her brother had not died? e. Do you think she would have acted as courageously as she did if her brother had grown up with her on the island? Why or why not? f. Do you think Karana would have been the same person after 18 years on the island if she had not spent those years alone? 2. Print the Story Organizer and have student complete them. 3. For homework, ask students to reflect on the story in their journals by responding to the following prompt: a. Imagine that you have been left on the island under the same circumstances as Karana. Describe how you would have survived some of the hardships and threats to survival that she faced. Lesson Eleven 1. Have students share journal entries. 2. Then have students revisit the Courage is poster from lesson 2. Have them add to it after they have read the novel, which some examples may be, surviving for 18 years on an island, etc. 3. Have students brainstorm a list of people they know or have heard of who fit this description. Students can name a student or teacher, a neighbor, a city worker, etc. 4. After starting the list, share the folder of clippings and have students read the articles to identify other possible honorees. 5. Ask volunteers to nominate several possible honorees for recognition. Then take a class vote to see who wins. You might also choose 3 rd, 2 nd, and 1 st place winners.

7 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 7 of 43 Lesson Twelve 1. Have students brainstorm a variety of ways in which they could recognize the person they have identified. 2. Make a copy of the Award Certificate, and honor the recipient with the certificate. Or, students might fundraise to purchase something for the recipient. 3. Organize a volunteer event to do a service in honor of the recipient. 4. Write a letter to the honoree inviting the person for a brief presentation. Other stories that have a strong protagonist The Black Pearl by Scott O Dell (Yearling, 1999) Zia by Scott O Dell (Yearling, 1998) Sing Down the Moon by Scott O Dell (Laurel Leaf, 1997) Holes by Louis Sachar (Yearling, 2000) Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (Yearling, 2002) The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick, 2002)

8 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 8 of 43 Word List - As you read the story, watch for the following words. When you see them in the story, write down the page number. After we finish reading, go back and look at the word again. Use context clues to define the word. Muzzles Abandoned Omen Admire Overtake Ancestors Parley Awl Pelt Barbed Ponder Basin Portioned Beckon Prow Bellowing Pry Brackish Quarrelsome Burdens Quivering Carcass Ravine Ceased Reproachfully Clamor Rites Cove Rival Crest Scarce Crevice Scarlet Especially Serpent Fiercely Sinew Fledglings Slunk Forbade Smelt Gash Strewn Gestures Stunted Headland Thong Kelp Trotted Lapped Vow Lure Voyage Matted Warily Mesa Yucca

9 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 9 of 43 Chapter 1-2 Worksheet - A Before you read the chapters: Karana s father is the leader of the people on San Nicholas Island. Someone once said, real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary determination. What do you think are two characters of a good leader? Vocabulary Choose a word from the list to complete each sentence. Parley Cease Companion Enclose Grasp Conceal Lapping Intruder Ravine Profit 1. We were startled to discover an in the house. 2. When we are finished building the fence, it will the entire yard. 3. My brother almost toppled into the when he rode his bicycle too close to the edge. 4. How did you expect to the truth from Principle Smithers? 5. Please don t expect to make much of a from your sales during the first month, she advised. 6. The ocean waves were on the shore. 7. The big German Shepherd was the old man s only. 8. The leader of the Aleuts came ashore to with the islanders. 9. You will have to from making all that noise if I am to concentrate. 10. I have the feeling that my little sister still does not that concept.

10 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 10 of 43 Worksheet - B The Island of the Blue Dolphins makes mention of a number of things from that particular environment which many readers may not be familiar with. With a straight line, match each item on the left with the proper description or meaning on the right. Matching Cormorant Kelp Lizard Toyon Mesa White bass large seaweed plants. an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. a type of fish a very large, widespread group of squamate reptiles a seabird a common perennial shrub Questions 1. A league is a measurement mentioned several times in the novel. Investigate the length of a league and fill in the blanks below. a. A league = miles or kilometers b. How far away was the coast of Santa Barbara?

11 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 11 of In the chart at the right, fill in the correct ages for the three characters. 3. The setting of a novel includes not only the place where the story takes place, but The approximate time as well. From what you know at this point, describe the setting of the novel. Character Karana Ramo Ulape Age 4. Why had Captain Orlov and the Aleuts come to the island? 5. What is your impression of Captain Orlov? Do you think the people of Ghalas-at should trust him? Why or why not? 6. Why was Karana shocked that her father told Captain Orlov his secret name? a. Why do you think he gave his secret name? 7. What did Ulape discover that caused so much excitement in the village? 8. What excuse did the Aleuts give for wanting Karana s father to share in Ulape s find? Why did Chief Chowig refuse? The Aleut people (also referred to as the Unangan) are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and Kamchatka, Russia. Presently they number between 17,000 and 18,000 people. The Aleut survived by hunting and gathering. They fished for salmon, crabs, shellfish, and cod, as well as harvesting sea mammals such as seal, walrus, and whales. Caribou, musk oxen, deer, moose, whale and other types of game were also eaten roasted or preserved for later use.

12 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 12 of 43 Bonus Assemble the word parts below into ten compound words found in Chapters 1-2 OUT WEST SOME SHELL FOUR THING SHIP WISE MY EVERY TIMES FISH SET WITH OTHER SELF TEEN FRIEND SUN NORTH Anagrams An anagram is a word that is formed by changing the order of the letters of another word. For example, the letters in the word WAS can also form the word SAW. Follow the direction to form the anagrams: a. Read the clue in the right-hand column. b. Using the word in the left-hand column, move the letters around in any order, but you must use all the letters. All of the words in the left-hand column can be found in the first two chapters of Island of the Blue Dolphins. Word Anagram Clue Brush Ship Earth Stones Warned Part Reefs A woody plant smaller than a tree Projections of the pelvis and upper thigh bones. A vital bodily organ Beginnings Rove A tarpaulin sheet or cover liberates

13 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 13 of 43 Chapter 3-4 Worksheet - A Complete the following crossword puzzle using words from the Word Box and the clues.

14 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 14 of 43 Worksheet - B Questions 1. The author describes several differences between a sea otter and a seal. Describe three things about the sea otter s appearance which is different than the seals. 2. Why were the villagers so alert in making sure the hunters didn t leave unexpectedly? a. What three signs were noted that suggested that the hunters were getting ready to leave? 3. According to Karana, what action did her father usually do when he was really angry? 4. Describe what happened in the battle between the hunters and the islanders. What advantage did the hunters have? 5. Describe how this conflict might have been avoided by better planning on part of the islanders? 6. Do you think Karana was right in stating that she believed her father had been killed because he told the Captain his secret name? Defend your answer. A. Foreshadowing is a literary device in which an author drops subtle hints about what will happen later in the story. How might the concluding paragraph of Ch. 3 be regarded as an example of foreshadowing? Explain the reasons for your answer. B. A description of the sea otter is given early in Chapter 3. Using resources in the homeschool library or online, do a further investigation of the animal. Research three additional facts about the sea otter and record them below. a. b. c.

15 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 15 of 43 Bonus Eliminate the following letters from the puzzle to reveal the secret message which was written by President Ronald Reagan: Z, G, J, X, Q, K Draw a picture of what you think the ship looked like that Karana and her brother seen.

16 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 16 of 43 Chapter 5-6 Worksheet - A Describe a time when you couldn t wait for something to happen perhaps a birthday or special event. Describe the event and how you felt. In each of the following sets of words, underline the one word that does not belong. Then write a sentence explaining why it does not fit. 1. decree command rule battleground 2. portion piece potion allotment 3. perish polish die expire 4. capsize shirker deadbeat goof-off 5. ample enough lots unmindful 6. needy abound abundant swarm 7. shrouded revealed cloaked concealed 8. ponder think orate ruminate

17 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 17 of 43 Worksheet - B Complete the following exercise filling in the correct words from the word box. east water sickness white Aleuts Kimki hunt one night abalones Ghalas-at fifteen Catalina harvest two Karana found that the was the most terrible time of all. Of the 42 men of the village, only remained after the fight with the Aleuts. The people wished to go to an island called Santa. The new chief s name was. Ulape and Karana were given the task of gathering. After some arguing, the chief decided that the men would and the women would. After the food had been stored for autumn, a sort of came over the village. Finally, the chief decided to go to an island to the of where they lived. He took baskets of water and food to last many days. When the chief had been gone for moon, they began to watch for his return. The people knew, too, that they would need to be careful of. The people were also fearful that the might return. Instead of these people returning, however, a ship carrying men from an island to the east landed. The ship had come to take them from.

18 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 18 of 43 Bonus Homonyms are words which sound the same but have different meanings. An example is air and heir. These chapters feature words which are examples of homonyms. In the chart below, create sentences which show the meaning of each set of homonyms. Homonyms Sentence 1. real 2. reel 1. sight 2. site The story mentions that abalones, the food gathered by the Ulape and Karana, are shellfish that contained dark red flesh. Using the resources in your home school library or online, research three facts about this creature

19 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 19 of 43 Chapter 7-8 Worksheet - A In these chapters, Karana makes a great personal sacrifice. Sometimes it is necessary to make personal sacrifices in order to obtain a goal which is important to us. Tell about a time when you (or a friend) made a personal sacrifice in order to achieve a particular goal which was important. Was it worth it in the end? Why or why not? Matching Draw a straight line to connect the vocabulary word to its definition. vain confusion pitch mast comfort spit scurry gorge lair ravine solemn a black, sticky substance pole a narrow point of land to move quickly serious den turmoil soothe light wind proud to swallow greedily Questions Answer on the back or on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Karana considers her sister, Ulape, vain. What two statements of proof does she offer to support this? 2. Why do you think that Ulape laughed at Nanko and teased him, even though she was in love with him? 3. These two chapters describe two huge crises in the life of Karana. Describe these two events. 4. Describe how it came about that her brother got left behind? Why do you think the ship did not return right away for Ramo? 5. Why didn t Ramo care if the ship returned to get them? 6. What discouraged Ramo from wanting to become chief? 7. Describe Ramo s fate? Good to Know Sea Elephants The author mentions the fact that Ramo wore a string of sea elephant teeth around his neck. Sea elephants (or elephant seals) are very large, oceangoing earless seals which take their name from the large proboscis of the adult male (bull) which resembles an elephant s trunk. This proboscis is used to produce large roaring noises, especially during mating season. Elephant seals spend about 80% of their lives in the ocean and are able to hold their breath for about 100 minutes. They can dive to 1,550 meters (5085 feet) below the ocean s surface.

20 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 20 of 43 Worksheet - B Write the plural of the following nouns from this chapter. Singular Noun Plural Noun foot fish canoe man valley person sinew life woman chief Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant sound in a phrase. An example is: she sells seashells by the seashore. An example from Ch. 8 is: a short silence starts up again. A shorter example would be Coral Cove. Create your own alliterations using the following ideas: a. The sound of the waves crashing against the rocky shore. b. Describe the sound of two dogs barking. c. Invent your own idea here! A simile is used to compare two things, usually with the words like or is. An example from chapter 8 is: The spit that thrust out like a fishhook into the ocean. In this simile, what two things are being compared? Create your own simile using an object from your classroom as the subject.

21 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 21 of 43 Chapter 9-11 Worksheet - A Henry Rollins wrote, Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. Loneliness, however, can be very difficult. For the remainder of the novel, Karana struggles with loneliness. Describe a time in your own life when you felt lonely. Try to think of the good and bad about such a feeling. Choose a word from the list that means the same (synonym) or nearly the same as the underlined word. SECURE LAIR TRINKETS STUNTED SHAFT CREVICE BEFELL SKIRTED CHAFING SLINKING CLAMOR SINEWS 1. The trees which grew on the island were very undersized Darlene avoided the room where the men were playing cards I felt very safe when the policeman was nearby My cat fell into a crack in the rocks The thief wen sneaking through the neighborhood There was so much noise. I did not hear the alarm clock The chest was filled with knickknacks The muscles of a dog are not usually as developed as that of a wolf What happened to your sister at the game? The handle of the auger broke under stress Karana tracked the dogs to their den The new pair of shoes was rubbing his ankle. 12.

22 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 22 of 43 Worksheet - B Questions Use the back of the sheet, or a separate sheet of paper to answer the following questions. 1. After reading Ch. 9, give it an appropriate, creative title. 2. Why did Karana no longer like living in the village? a. Why do you think she burned the village, instead of trying to salvage some things (i.e. building materials, food, weapons )? 3. When Karana decided to make weapons, what dilemma did she face? 4. What was in the chest, and what did Karana do with the contents? 5. Why was it difficult for Karana to make a bow? 6. Why did the first storms of winter end Karana s hope of a coming ship for her? 7. Describe how Karana s attempt to escape the island failed. 8. Why did she decide not to build her house near the sea elephants? 9. Complete the following sentence from chapter 11: I could not live without a or a place to store my. 10. Why did she have to build a fence? Put the following words from this chapter in alphabetical order. SILENT SPEAKING STORED SMALL SPEARHEADS SMALLEST SANDSPIT SHOWING SEA SHIP Personification is giving human qualities to something that is not human. Here is an example from chapter nine: Fog crept in and out of the empty huts. A. Describe how the fog is personified in this example. B. Create your own sentence and example of personification.

23 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 23 of 43 Chapter Worksheet - A Karana proves to be a most enterprising and creative girl. Explain why these character traits might be very important for someone in her position. Questions Answer on the back or on a separate sheet of paper. 1. What did Karana use to make her fence? 2. Give two reasons why it took her longer to build the house than she had planned. 3. Karana makes a number of things to help her survive on this island. List three. 4. Why did she wish to kill a bull sea elephant? 5. What three things did Karana decide she needed to get rid of the wild dogs. 6. Describe how the cow and bull sea elephants are different in appearance. 7. Why did Karana choose the young bull as the one she would attempt to kill? 8. Earlier, Karana s father had told her that if a woman were to make a bow, it would be sure to break when she used it. Why do you think the men of the village would give such a warning to the young women?

24 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 24 of 43 Worksheet - B Grammar and Language Rewrite the following sentences putting in the correct capitalization and punctuation. 1. the people from karana s village, ghalas-at, left to live on the island of santa catalina 2. tumaiyowit and muckat were two gods of the cahuilla people 3. why didn t roger and Bernice go with carrie when she flew to paris A cliffhanger is a literary device in which a novel contains an abrupt ending, often leaving the main characters in a precarious or difficult situation. How might it be said that Ch. 13 ends in a cliffhanger? Using a blank sheet of paper, briefly review the events of the last few chapters. Compose a journal entry as Karana might have written it. Be sure to describe not only the events, but also the emotions which Karana is feeling at this time.

25 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 25 of 43 Chapter Worksheet Write a sentence suing the following words. Make sure that the meaning of the word is clear in your sentence. Venturing Fetch Stalking Prowling Paces Fortunate Abandoned Overtake Lapping Matted Questions Answer on back or use a separate sheet of paper. 1. At the beginning of Ch. 14, why did Karana have to leave her home despite her injured leg? 2. Why did Karana decide to make the cave into another house? a. What did she find on the walls of the cave? 3. What did Karana discover had happened to the old bull and to its body? 4. At the beginning of Ch. 15, what two reasons are given for the pack of dogs becoming bolder? 5. Where had the leader of the pack of dogs probably come from? 6. Describe the events which led to Karana and Rontu becoming friends. 7. What was the main benefit Karana enjoyed from having Rontu with her? 8. What place reminded Karana of the gods Tumaiyowit and Mukat?

26 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 26 of 43 Chapter Worksheet - A Karana realizes in these chapters that it is sometimes necessary to stay back and not interfere in the life of someone else, even when you feel you might be able to help them through their immediate situation. Why might this sometimes be necessary? If possible, support your answer with an example from your own experiences. Choose a word from the list to complete each definition. WARILY LURE FIERCE ENTANGLED HAUNCHES PREY FAGGOT BRAIDING PRYING STALKED 1. The thunderstorm was so that several trees were uprooted during the night. 2. My cousin spent several hours her hair the night before her wedding. 3. Karana had the feeling that she was being by the pack of dogs. 4. Sandy crouched on his while he shucked the corn. 5. He approached the old, dilapidated house most. 6. The of the frying fish was strongest. 7. She lit the with a twig from the campfire and held it out before her. 8. When stalking his, the wolf is a merciless, determined animal. 9. Robin s ankles became in the ropes from the tent, causing her to cry out in frustration. 10. I don t like our new neighbors, Caroline said. They are always into matters which are none of their business.

27 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 27 of 43 Worksheet - B Questions Describe the spear Karana made to hunt the devilfish. In Chapter 17, why did Karana become worried about Rontu? Why didn t Karana stop the fight between Rontu and the two dogs? Do you feel this was a gamble she should have taken? Why or why not? Why do you think the dogs divided into two packs after the fight? Why do you think Karana adopted the two baby birds? What did she name them? Describe how the gulls managed to eat scallops? Write a short synopsis of Karana s battle with the devilfish. What hint do we have in the story that Karana felt her battle with the devilfish wasn t worth the effort?

28 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 28 of 43 Chapter Worksheet - A In the next two chapters, Karana must contend with the return of the Aleuts to her island. Predict what you think will happen. Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Using the context of the sentence below, choose the best synonym for the underlined words in each sentence. 1. The cormorants roosted on Tall Rock. A. fought B. perched 2. Karana was most curious about the hawk. A. indifferent B. talkative 3. The water lapped against the walls. A. splashed B. ran 4. Selena was seldom at her workstation. A. often B. rarely 5. All she could find in the shoe box were images of the queen. A. carvings B. imaginings 6. It was fortunate that her older brother appeared on the scene. A. advantageous B. sad 7. Rontu was sprawled at the mouth of the cave. A. eating B. standing 8. She made a sudden gesture. A. noise B. motion C. hid D. waited C. disinterested D. inquisitive C. disappeared D. crashed C. never D. usually C. likenesses D. stamps C. untoward D. adverse C. sitting D. slumped C. whimper D. cough

29 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 29 of 43 Worksheet - B Questions Why did the abalones have the be guarded? What ingenious method did Karana use to accomplish this? What did Karana wish to use the cormorant feathers for? Describe what it was about the Black Cave that made Karana so upset and terrified? Why did she have to stay in the cave longer than she would have liked? Even though it was hard work, Karana hid her canoe each day. Why did she go to all this trouble? Describe a couple of the precautions Karana took when she spotted the Aleut ship heading toward her island. Why was she particularly afraid that the Aleut girl would find her? Describe the dress that Karana made in Chapter 21. At the end of chapter 21, what did Karana find by the entrance to her cave? Why might this be considered a cliffhanger?

30 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 30 of 43 Worksheet - C Verbs are words that describe action. Copy out any three sentences from this chapter and circle the verbs Root words are base words used with prefixes and suffixes to make a more complex word. Beside each of the following words from the novel, write its root word. shining skinned getting hurried scurried unhappy running deserted squinted unfamiliar despised loudly unguarded carefully disappeared dragging sheltered willfully unlucky admiring unknown inhabited sternly scarcely

31 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 31 of 43 Chapter Worksheet - A In this section of the novel, Karana finds it difficult to trust Tutok, the Aleut girl. Do you think it is generally a wise thing to be distrustful of strangers? Defend your answer. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Draw a line from each word in column A to its antonym in column B. Then use the words in column A to fill in the blanks in the sentences below. 1. I didn t think you would ever a person whose behavior was so repulsive, she said. 2. it is very that she was able to see the signal flare, otherwise she may never have been found, the police officer said. 3. The boat s was already under water when the rescuers arrived. 4. We were pleasantly surprised to find the beach when we got there. 5. It was no that Julia liked him. 6. The bright glare from the sun made him. 7. The of the sea elephant startled the tourists. 8. The principal found it necessary to Veronica for her bad behavior. 9. Considering what we knew about him, his conduct seemed more than. 10. The photographs had a texture.

32 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 32 of 43 Worksheet - B Questions Indicate whether the following statements are True or False. 1. Tutok left a necklace of black stones by the entrance to the cave. 1. T or F 2. Karana decided that the word wintscha meant pretty. 2. T or F 3. Karana regretted that she never did tell Tutok her secret name. 3. T or F 4. Karana gave Tutok a circlet of olivella shells. 4. T or F 5. After Tutok left, Karana found the island to be very quiet. 5. T or F 6. Sea otters wound a strand of kelp around their bodies for warmth. 6. T or F 7. Two fish per day was all the injured otter was able to eat. 7. T or F 8. Karana called the wounded otter Mon-a-nee, which means Little Girl with Large Eyes. 8. T or F 9. When Karana was not able to leave fish for the wounded otter for 3 days, it left the pool. 9. T or F 10. The only thing the Aleuts had harmed was the fence, which Karana was able to mend. 10. T or F Find three examples of each of the following parts of speech from these two chapters. Include page number. Nouns Verbs Adjectives

33 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 33 of 43 Chapter Worksheet Karana experiences loss several times in the novel. The next two chapters record another instance where Karana loses someone close to her. William Cowper once wrote, Grief is itself a medicine. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your answer. Analogies are equations in which the first pair of words has the same relationship as the second pair of words. For example, stop is to go as fast is to slow. In this example, both pairs of words are opposites. Choose the best word from the word box to complete the analogies below. Bind Dusk Survive Scarce Teeter Hobble Fledgling nuzzle 1. Inexperienced is to as picture is to photograph. 2. Run is to as white is to ebony. 3. Stabilize is to as perfect is to faulty. 4. Caress is to as silly is to inane. 5. Loosen is to as wretched is to delighted. 6. Withstand is to as often is to constantly. 7. Tardy is to early as dawn is to. 8. Obese is to scrawny as abundant is to. Questions Answer on back or on a separate sheet of paper. 1. What did Tainor and Lurai use to build their nest? What difficulty did this cause? 2. How had the baby gull hurt itself? What did Karana do about it? 3. How did Karana come to realize that she had mistaken Mon-a-nee s sex? What did Karana name the other otter? 4. Describe how the sea otter opened an abalone. 5. At the end of Ch. 24, it mentions that Karana refused to kill four different animals. What were they? 6. Speculate as to why the Aleuts never again returned to the Island of the Blue Dolphins. 7. Why do you think Karana became less interested in keeping track of time as her stay on the island lengthened? 8. What do you think caused Rontu s death?

34 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 34 of 43 Chapter Worksheet In these two chapters Karana experiences two natural disasters a tsunami and an earthquake. Describe how such events might be disastrous for Karana. Questions Answer on back or use a separate sheet of paper. 1. Why didn t Karana venture out onto the reef at all that winter? 2. List the three different ways that Karana tried to capture the wild dog in Ch Describe what Karana made to protect her eyes from the bright sun. 4. Describe what startled Karana when she was asleep under the canoe. 5. Describe the destruction caused by the tsunami and earthquake.

35 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 35 of 43 Chapter Worksheet As the story concludes, think about Karana at the beginning of the story. How has she grown? Choose a word from the list to complete each definition. Questions answer on back or use a separate sheet of paper. 1. After the earthquake and tsunami, what did Karana consider her biggest loss? 2. Why was it important that Karana build another canoe? 3. What had the great storm washed ashore which really helped her in building another canoe? 4. When Karana spotted the ship in Ch. 28, how did she know it was not a ship of the Aleuts? 5. What caused her to miss being rescued by this ship? 6. Write a brief synopsis of how Karana came to be rescued. 7. The climax of the story occurs when the main problem of the story is solved. When does the climax of this novel occur? 8. Describe your feelings about this novel. What was one think you really enjoyed, and something you think the author might have improved.

36 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 36 of 43 Projects You are casting director for a project designed to put together an updated version of Island of the Blue Dolphins. Who would you case for the principal roles: Karana Chief Chowig Captian Orlov Ulape Ramo Tutok Father Gonzalez The story pyramid gives the creator an opportunity to summarize points in a story using only a certain number of words. By limiting your options in this way, it will give you the opportunity to stretch your thinking because of the small number of words required at each level of the pyramid. It is also a great opportunity to gather the most important information when writing a summary. Write a story pyramid following these instructions. Line 1: One word, stating the name of the main character. Line 2: Two words, describing the character. Line 3: Three words, describing the setting at the beginning of chapter 28 Line 4: Four words, stating the problem faced in Chapter Line 5: Five words, describing one event from these chapters. Line 6: Six words, describing a second event from these chapters. Line 7: Seven words, describing a third event from these chapters. Line 8: Eight words, describing another character from the novel.

37 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 37 of 43 Writing Prompts Answer any two questions from each section. 1. This story is told in first person. How do we know this? Write a story about an event from your life in first person. 2. Make up a secret name for yourself. What is it? What does it say about you? What does it mean? 3. Describe Karana. 4. How does Ramo describe the ocean? How would you describe the ocean? What are the differences between your description and Ramo s description? 5. How did you feel when Karana jumped into the ocean to return to the island? Do you think she did the right thing? Why or why not? 6. Karana felt great grief when she discovered her brother had been killed. Describe a time when you felt grief. How were you able to deal with this emotion? 7. Explain why Karana burned the village. 8. Why does Karana decide to leave the island? What happens to her? How does she get back to the island? 9. What feelings did Karana have when she returned to the island? What did she see? What was it like for her to be back? How had her feelings about the island changed? 10. In your own words, wrote the legend of Mukat and Tumaiyowit. Expand the story to at least one page using your own ideas of what might have happened. 11. Describe Karana s fears as she goes to the place of the sea elephants. 12. Describe the preparations Karana made to turn the cave into a second home 13. Why do you think Karana did not kill the leader of the wild dogs? What would you have done? Why? 14. Draw a picture of Rontu. Write a description of him. 15. Describe the repairs Karana made to the canoe. Draw a before and after picture of the canoe. 16. Karana pays close attention to detail. Discuss this statement. Is it true or false? Use examples from the story to support your answers. 17. Describe the method Karana uses to make a spear to kill the devilfish. 18. Karana is happy at the end of Chapter 19. Why do you think her loneliness is gone? 19. Summarize Karana s attempt to catch the devilfish. What is your opinion of what happened? 20. Where did Karana hide to watch the cave? Why? What did she do when she saw the Aleut girl? Why? 21. Why do you think Karana trusted Tutok? Do you think this was wise? Why or why not? What would you have done if you were in this situation? 22. How do Karana and Tutok learn to communicate? What do you think of this? Have you ever been in a similar situation? 23. Summarize how Karana nurses the young, wounded sea otter back to health. 24. How have Karana s feelings about the animals on the island changed? Why has this happened? What does Karana express about these feelings? 25. Describe Karana s feelings after she hears the distant earthquake. Describe what she sees. How has the island changed? What happens? Describe Karana s feelings. 26. How do you think Karana felt when she was finally rescued? What do you think it was like to be unable to communicate? What would you do if you were Karana?

38 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 38 of 43 Key vocabulary words and their meanings Ch. 1-9 Crevice a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack Headland - point of unusually high land jutting out into a body of water Pelt the removed skin of a furry or woolly animal Spring source of water flowing out of the earth Stern harsh or severe in manner Vow to promise solemnly Ch Clamor loud, continuous noise Lure bait; thing that attracts Mourning feeling of sorrow after a death Omen sign of something good or bad to come Pitch dark, sticky substance from trees or other plants, used for waterproofing or for plugging holes Reef low ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises above the surface of a body of water Rival one who competes with another Scarce hard to find; few in number Swarm large number of things in busy motion Ch Banks mounds, piles, or ridges Glimpse brief look Hasten to move quickly Horizon line where earth and sky meet Reproachfully in a disapproving manner Snares traps Victor winner; one who defeats an opponent Wreckage broken and disordered parts from something that has been wrecked

39 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 39 of 43 Active Reading Worksheets Island of the Blue Dolphins Story Organizer Who is the main character? What are the main character s traits? How does the main character change? Who are the other important characters? What is the setting? What is the problem? What are the main events of the story? What is the climax of the story? How is the story s problem solved?

40 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 40 of 43 Chapter 1-9 Active Reading Worksheet A motive is a need or a desire that causes a person to act. Sometimes the author states a character s motives. At other times, a reader must infer, or figure out, a character s motives from details that the author gives. As you read chapters 1-9, use the chart to note the motives in each situation. Texts listed are the Actions or feelings of the character. Determine the motive and complete the chart. 1. Tribe members keep watch over the Aleut ship and Aleut camp. The tribe wants to make sure that the Aleuts do not leave without paying a fair price for the pelts. 2. Karana joins her people on the ship that is taking them from the island. 3. Karana leaps from the ship and swims to the shore. 4. Karana vows to kill the wild dogs. 5. Karana burns the village where she had lived with her tribe. 6. Karana throws away the beads from the chest left by the Russian captain. 7. Karana makes a spear and a bow and arrow. 8. Every day Karana watches for the ship's return

41 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 41 of 43 Chapter Active Reading Worksheet Some of the traits in the list below fit Karana and some do not. Select four traits that describe her well and write them in the chart. Then, for each trait, list at least one action in Chapters in which Karana exhibits the trait. Intelligent funny responsible caring honest Realistic hardworking problem-solver confident generous Trait Actions that Demonstrate Trait Problem-solver Builds a fire to try to force dogs out of cave so she can shoot them.

42 Island of the Blue Dolphins Page 42 of 43 Chapter Active Reading Worksheet In Chapters 20-29, Karana s attitude toward living on the island changes. As you read this section, use as many ovals as you need to record the events that cause or reveal or changing attitude.

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