Williwaw Chapter 1 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. IF K-9 is NOT available, please be careful when researching. 1. Describe at least TWO specific ways that Ivan and Sep s lives are different from your life. 2. Why is the radio so important to Ivan and September? 3. *** ipad research** What is a Williwaw? 4. Pick one trait that describes Mr. Mooseburger and give evidence (reasons from the book) to show that it describes him. Caring Helpful Responsible Happy Grumpy Mean Honest Dishonest Irresponsible Other Trait: Evidence (Clues):
5. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary and write the definition. Page 8 Wick 6. Vocabulary Use context clues to solve the word. Write down a synonym for the word in bold. Page 6 I seen this old tub coming halfway across the bay with my eyeglass. Page 8 That s why I tried to hail you on the radio last night. 7. Mystery Word Solve the Mystery Word (hint: Glorp is NOT a real word!). Use the context clues in the sentence to help you figure out what the real world is. Ivan and Sep ordered white rice but got brown glorp instead. Glorp means 8. Why is September so afraid of a Williwaw storm? 9. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Williwaw Chapter 2 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. What is the most important problem in this chapter? Why is it important? 2. What should Ivan and Sep do to solve their problem? (What is your solution?) 3. What were the two conditions (rules) their father gave Ivan and Sep for staying at home?
4. ***ipad research** Watch the video on the weebly, under the genre, Williwaw tab, list 2 interesting thing you learned about crab fishing. 5. Thinking about ccr question #2, how is the text organized in this book? (Refer to your cheat sheet if you need to.) 6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word (hint: bargle is not a real word!). Use the context clues in the sentence to help you. Even though he wasn t supposed to, Ivan hooked up his bargle to the battery and ruined the radio. Bargle means Vocabulary (Try Synonyms) Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your definition of the word in bold. (These are real words in bold) 7. Page 18 At the mention of their ornery neighbor, their dad broke in again, using their radio code for Mr. Berger. 8. Page 21 Five fishing boats were lost and three badly damaged when the sudden gust tore the vessels from their moorings. 9. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Name Date # Williwaw Chapter 3 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Choice the radio. Ivan and Sep decide not to go to their Aunt and Uncle s home after Ivan breaks Motive (why didn t they go to their Aunt and Uncle s house?): Was the choice right or wrong? Why? 2. Prediction: Why is Ivan so upset at the end of Chapter 3? 3. How does September feel about the kids in the town? Give evidence for your answer.
4. Write down a good question. It could be about something you are confused about (I don t understand how Ivan charged the battery), curious about (What is a loon?), want to know more about (Where is Dutch Harbor?), or a story question (Why does Ivan like games so much? OR How did their Dad know Ivan uses the battery for his game?). No vocabulary questions please! RESEARCH this topic on your ipad and see what you discover! Question? I discovered. 5. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page# 6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. Use the sentence to help you. Ivan and Sep decided to go to town. The only way was by water so they got in the glarp and rode in it to town. Glarp means 7. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary. Write the definition and then use the word in a NEW sentence. Page 29 imitated (imitate) Sentence
Name Date # Williwaw Chapter 4 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. What setback has happened with the radio? 2. How are Ivan and September going to earn $60? Why do they need it? 3. What problem is Ivan the most upset about? How does September feel about that?
4. Pick one trait that describes Ivan and give evidence (reasons from the book) to show that it describes him. Caring Helpful Responsible Happy Immature Mean Honest Dishonest Irresponsible Other Trait: Evidence (Clues): 5. ***ipad research*** Research what a Marine VHF radio is! List 2 facts you learn about a vhf radio. 6. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page# 7. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. Use the sentence to help you. Ivan thought that $20 would be enough to fix the radio. He was upset when he learned that he would need more bargle to pay for the parts. Bargle means Vocabulary (Try Synonyms) Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your synonym. 1. Because it was time to go to bed, Sep blew out the lantern and fell asleep. 2. Ivan and Sep dug up carrots, beets and potatoes. After this, Ivan and Sep needed to clean all of that produce before they ate it.
Williwaw Chapter 5 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How does the author show that Ivan is upset? Be specific. Use Ivan s words or actions as evidence. Evidence (what he said and did): 2. A. Why is Ivan upset? B. Make a connection between how Ivan feels and a time you felt the same way. A. B. 3. Compare and contrast Ivan and Sep s feelings about town. You may look back at earlier chapters to help your answer. Sep s Feelings Ivan s feelings Evidence from the book Evidence from the book
4. The author uses a technique (text feature) called repetition in this book. Give an example of repetition from any chapter in the book. 5. Write down a good question. No vocabulary questions please! 6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. (This is a real word) Use the sentence to help you. Ivan and Sep got into the dory to row out to get the clams. Dory means 7. Ivan swatted at the gnats buzzing around his head and trying to bite him. What are gnats? 8. Ivan could never get used to the smell of low tide on a warm day. It smelled like a combination of old milk, wet shoes and the stuff dogs roll in all mixed together. It smells a. wet b. good c. fresh d. bad e. clean 9. Pushing aside his sister s hand, Ivan got up and kicked a stone as he yelled. Ivan feels a. sad b. happy c. sore d. angry 10. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page# Extra Credit: How many clams do they need to get the $60 for the radio?
Williwaw Chapter 6 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. What are two of the chores (not collecting clams) that Ivan and September had to do before their Dad came back? 2. The author uses a different technique (text feature) called similes throughout this story. Write one simile you found in today s reading. Page # 3. Explain what you think that simile means. (Don t give me the definition of a simile) 4. What might stop Ivan and September from going to town the next morning? Do you think they will be able to go to town?
5. How did the author show that Ivan and Sep are hardworking and determined in this chapter? Give a specific example. 6. Write down a good question. RESEARCH and discover the answer! No vocabulary questions please! Question? I discovered Vocabulary (Try Synonyms) Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your definition. 7. After working outside in the rain all morning, Sep and Ivan were drenched. 8. Ivan couldn t wait to go to town the next day. He was very eager to play his game and eat a chocolate milkshake. 9. Ivan hooted when Sep turned red as he teased her. He thought it was very funny. 10. Unlike Sep and Ivan, the otters were content to swim around in the rain all day. Content means: a. wet b. dry c. angry d. sad e. happy 11. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page# EXTRA CREDIT: Write down one metaphor OR one example of personification you found in today s reading.
Williwaw Chapter 7 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Choice Ivan and Sep decide to go to town even though it is foggy and hard to see. Motive (why did they go to town in the fog?): Was the choice right or wrong? Why? 2. What is the most serious problem that happens when Ivan and Sep are going to town during Chapter 7? Why is it a serious problem? 3. How does Ivan solve their problem?
4. What lie did Ivan and Sep tell Mooseburger? How are they going to try and trick him? 5. ***ipad research *** Research different boating terminology. List 3 new boating words you learned and what they mean. Weebly, more tab, genre tab, Williwaw tab has information! 1. 2. 3. 6. The scowling old man cast a hard look at the partially filled bucket. So that s it! Stealing clams under the cover of the fog! he accused them. Mr. Berger feels towards the kids. A. Happy B. Confused C. Sad D. Angry 7. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page# 8. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary. Write the definition and then use the word in a NEW sentence. Page 72 veer Sentence
Williwaw Chapter 8 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1 A. What setback occurred with the radio? (1.B)Why is this setback a serious problem? 1 B 2. What do you think that Ivan and Sep should do now that they don t have the radios? 3. How does the author show through his actions and words that TC thinks that Ivan and Sep are exciting?
4. Pick a good theme for this chapter. Remember a theme is the lesson the author is trying to teach you to do in YOUR life. Give evidence (reasons) for your answer. Teamwork Determination Honesty Don t Judge a Book by Its Cover Cooperation Friendship Fairness Other- Pick another theme 5. ***ipad research*** Research clam digging. There are some very neat You Tube Videos. (ask to use my computer) List 3 facts you learned about clam digging. Weebly also has a video from Discovery Education. 1. 2. 3. 6. When they realized they could spend another night at home Ivan and Sep felt very glarb (not a real word!) because they could have one more day of freedom from their aunt and uncle. Glarb means 7. September waded up her napkin and threw it at Ivan. Don t cry to me about it, Ivan. You got us into this mess, and I m paying for your stupidity. As Ivan started to throw it back at her, TC leaned between the simmering brother and sister. Ivan and Sep are a. fooling around b. bored c. happy d. angry e. messy 8. Ivan and Sep decide to tell Harry about their predicament when he gets back. Predicament means 9. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Williwaw Chapter 9 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How do Ivan and Sep know Mooseburger came to visit? What does Mooseburger know? 2. Author s technique/ text feature* Write one simile you found in today s reading. Page # 3. Explain what you think that simile means. 4. List three important events from this chapter. Explain why they are important. Event #1 This event is important because: Event #2 This event is important because:
Event #3 This event is important because: 5. ***ipad research*** Research what a tide is and what causes a tide? Weebly has some videos! 1. 2. 6. Oh please tell me our little bear hasn t come in, Sep said anxiously as she looked around the room expecting to see a mess of food, slobber and damaged furniture throughout the room. Sep is a. curious b. relaxed c. concerned d. hopeful e. confused 7. Ivan sunk down lower in his seat. The waves bounced the boat around and his stomach ached as he tried not to think about tomorrow. He would be stuck at Aunt Nelda s without any games or fun. Despite all of the milkshakes and fries with TC, he couldn t help but feel as he slowed to avoid the rocks. Tomorrow would stink! a. hungry b. sick c. bored d. upset e. scared 8. Ivan and Sep skillfully weaved around the rocks in the cove. They slowed to approach the dock. Ivan killed the engine and hopped onto the dock to tie the boat up. Ivan the engine. 9. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Williwaw Chapter 10 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How did Harry know the radios were broken and that Ivan and Sep had been to town? 2. Why did Mr. Mooseburger come over to Ivan and Sep s cabin the day before? How does this show the Theme of Don t Judge a Book by Its Cover? 3. During Chapter 10, how does the author show through their actions and words that Ivan and Sep don t want to go to their Uncle and Aunt s?
4. Why don t Ivan and Sep go with Harry back to town on the Williwaw? 5.*** ipad research*** Research Alaska. List 3 interesting fact you learned about Alaska. 1. 2. 3. 6. Sep upset a cup of tea when she hit the table with her fist. In this sentence upset means 7. Ivan and Sep looked and felt very glum when they had to tell Harry the truth because they knew they would get in trouble and have to go to Aunt Nelda s. Glum means 8. Harry scratched his head. He looked at the kids and the cabin and back again. He nervously chewed on his moustache as he shifted his feet. Harry is a. itchy b. unsure c. certain d. quiet 9. I want to speak to the father of these two hooligans. I caught them stealing my clams and I want them punished. Hooligans means a. children b. criminals c. neighbors d. hard workers 10. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow.
Word Williwaw Chapter 11 Page# Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How does the author show through their words and actions that Ivan and Sep are nervous about telling their father the truth? 2. *Author s technique/ text feature* Write one simile or metaphor you found in today s reading. Page # 3. Explain what you think that simile or metaphor means. 4. What radio and call sign did Ivan and Sep give when their father called? Why is this important?
5. Prediction: Predict what their father will say when and do he finds out they broke the rules. 6. Write down a good question. Research your question and see what you discover! Question: I discovered: 7. TC looked stricken when he thought that he had gotten Ivan and Sep in trouble and he quickly apologized to them. Stricken means 8. The dinner Harry fed Ivan and Sep looked very unappealing to them so they decided not to eat much of it. Unappealing means 9. September clutched the dummy by the shoulder and quickly lifted the heavy dummy up to Ivan. Clutched means 10. Our little bear! they cried and stood to see a patch of black tearing up the steep hillside. Tearing means a. crying b. running c. ripping d. walking
Williwaw Chapter 12 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. List three important events from this chapter. Explain why they are important. Event #1 This event is important because: Event #2 This event is important because: Event #3 This event is important because: 2. Did Sep tell Dad about the radio? Do you think she made the right choice? Give evidence (details and reasons) to support your answer!
3. Why did Harry name his boat the Williwaw? 4. Compare and Contrast Alaska to Michigan. Draw and Fill in the Venn diagram first and then give at least 3 examples of how they are alike and different. 5. Ivan looked at his sister as one would any unexpected and totally strange development- such as returning home to find all of the furniture screwed to the ceiling and a cat serving biscuits and tea. He didn t even know what to say. Ivan is a. angry b. curious c. surprised d. bored e. amused
Williwaw Chapter 13 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. What directions did Harry give to Ivan and September? Be specific! 2. Did Ivan and September follow Harry s directions? Why or why not? 3. Do you think Ivan and September have learned from their mistakes? Why or why not? Give evidence! 4. How has September changed (evolved) during the book? (Hint: How is she acting differently?)
5. How does the author show through their words and actions that Annette and Sheri are nice? Be specific! 6. Write down a good question. No vocabulary questions please! 7. September entered the galley from the deck above with her cheeks flushed rose red from the chill harbor morning. Her face seemed to borrow its color from the sky behind her. The sky is a. blue b. red c. cloudy d. clear e. dark 8. Sep smoothed her wrinkled shirt and shaded her eyes from the hot sun. She looked at Sheri and Annette s perfect clothes and then looked down at her clothes and quickly closed and buttoned up her coat all the way and looked away from the girls. Sep feels a. uncomfortable b. cold c. comfortable d. warm 9. Amid the screeching gulls, groaning boat hoists and cursing deck hands, Ivan and Sep carted their packs along the dock. The harbor is a. busy b. quiet c. empty d. dirty e. boring 10. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Williwaw Chapter 14 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Who does Sep see going out on the bay? Why does this make her feel that the weather is fine? 2. How do we know from their actions and words that Ivan and September are enjoying the party? Be specific! 3. How did the author give hints that a storm was coming? Be specific!
4. Why did Ivan and Sep run out of the party? 5. *** ipad research*** Research Dock Side Traders in Alaska (Yes it is a real place!). Look at images and describe 3 details of how it actually looks. 6. Ivan was so hungry that he devoured the fries and cake as quickly as he got them. Devoured means 7. The radios were tightly wrapped in plastic and water-tight but Sep carried the radios as carefully as possible because they were so delicate. She cushioned the radios by putting them inside the dummy where they would be safe. The radios are a. heavy b. light c. breakable d. expensive e. new 8. Sep could barely hear Ivan over the commotion and chaos of the many video games being played. The game room is 9. As she looked at the dark storm clouds and the rolling waves, Sep felt a cold fear climbing her backbone. The boat trip would be dangerous. Sep is a. cold b. brave c. hot d. afraid e. surprised 10. Write down one word you don t know from today s reading. We will go over it tomorrow. Word Page#
Williwaw Chapter 15 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Who was Harry driving across the bay? Why do the children panic? 2. List three important events from this chapter. Explain why they are important. Event #1 This event is important because: Event #2 This event is important because: Event #3 This event is important because:
3. Choice Ivan and Sep decide to go out on the bay even though a storm is coming. Motive (why did they go out in the storm?): Was the choice right or wrong? Why? 4.*** ipad research*** Research the definition of a drift anchor and images of it. Explain what it is used for. 5. The harbor master s eyes were wet with laughter as he cackled at Ivan and Sep. The harbormaster is at Ivan and Sep. 6. Ivan got the bailing buckets ready and secured the oars with rope as he looked warily at the darkening sky. Sep saw the sky too and quickly checked and loaded the flare gun. She frowned at the large waves pounding around the harbor wall. The kids are a. busy b. concerned c. prepared d. angry 7. Harry can t do this on that big tub of his! Sep exclaimed as they flew along on top of the waves. Both children thought about catching up to the poky mail boat and triumphantly waving to their father. Harry s boat is a. fast b. large c. slow d. full
Williwaw Chapters 16-17 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. List three important events from this chapter. Explain why they are important. Event #1 This event is important because: Event #2 This event is important because: Event #3 This event is important because: 2. Write one simile or metaphor you found in today s reading. Page # 3. Explain what you think that simile or metaphor means.
4. How did the author show that Sep was resourceful (a good thinker) in this chapter? 5. How does the Theme of Determination (not giving up) fit with these chapters? 6. *** ipad research*** Research the author of Williwaw, Tom Bodett. List any 3 interesting facts you ve learned about him. 1. 2. 3. 7. The waves hit the boat and began to tilt it onto its side. Ivan and Sep had to be careful not to let their boat capsize and throw them into the water. Capsize means 8. Ivan and Sep had to be careful not to fall into the frigid water or they would soon freeze to death. Frigid means a. wet b. deep c. rough d. cold e. pleasant 9. Ivan sat up muddled, his features washed in pale red streaks of blood and tried to climb off of the boat. I want to break the record in Tech Patrol! he said as Sep held on to him. The icy waves washed over him once again as the boat plunged. Ivan is a. clean b. cold c. dry d. confused e. excited
Williwaw Chapter 18 Name Date # Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How did Mr. Berger surprise the family (what did he do)? What trait does this show? 2. What was the only thing that went right from this whole adventure? 3. What returned to the cove for the first time since their Mother died? 4. This (question #3) is an example of a. foreshadowing b. repetition c. fast forwarding d. personification
5. Pick the best theme (lesson learned) and give evidence (reasons from any part of the book) to show that it fits with the book. Determination Follow Directions Don t Judge a Book by Its Cover Break Rules You Don t Like Honesty (be honest) Learn from Your Mistakes Don t talk to Strangers Kindness Other (pick your own Theme) Theme: Evidence (Clues): 6. Write down a good question. Research on the ipad and see what you discover! Question: I discovered.. 7. Mr. Mooseburger got wood and made a garn (not a real word!) to get the hot water ready for Ivan and Sep. Garn means 8. Her dad sat heavily in his chair and looked from one to the other. A tense silence rang in the space around him as no one spoke. Harry coughed loudly and quickly headed for the door. By gosh it s darker n my boot in here. I think I ll go outside and fix those boards. Harry is a. sick b. uncomfortable c. helpful d. caring Extra Credit: How did Ivan s Dad know he had been hooking his game up to the radios?
Ipad Extension Activities: ***PLEASE remember that your questions and vocabulary must be done for the day as well as your weekly work, before you are working on ipad extension activities! -Create an ibook/story kit or imovie on Alaska. Include ideas like: Climate, region, capital, state symbols, northern lights, crab fishing, animals found in Alaska. -Research historical information on Alaska. Ideas could be oil spills, gold rush, Iditarod, Yukon Trail, purchase of Alaska, Tom Bodett (the author) or anything else you find interesting. You may create a poplet, prezi, or use any other app. to share your information with the class. - Create a movie trailer/commercial on Williwaw, Alaska, the adventure genre, or any other idea you have that goes along with the book. -Write a poem and add it to the poetry blog on the ipad. -Create/design a new cover for the book and share with the class. -Research and become an expert on tides or clam digging and teach the class about what you have learned! -Do you have another idea??? An app that I am not familiar with??? Did you find a website that somehow ties into this book???? Please share! I would love to see what you have designed, found, or created! Have Fun!!