| Point of View |
| #1 |
Contrast point of view in Windcatcher vs. Island of the Blue Dolphins |
Different: Windcatcher:3rd Island: 1st |
| #2 |
Compare point of view: Island of the Blue Dophins and Where the Red Fern Grows |
Same: 1st person |
| #3 |
Contrast point of view: U.S. Constitution vs. 'Battle Cry' |
Different: U.S. Constitution: 1st 'We the people' Battle Cry 3rd person |
| #4 |
Compare point of view: Windcatcher vs. Battle Cry |
Same: both 3rd person limited |
| #5 |
What is one important reason an author chooses to write in first person? |
To identify more closely with the main character. |
| Conflicts |
| #1 |
What is the main conflict in Island of the Blue Dolphins? |
Human vs. Nature |
| #2 |
Give an example of man vs. nature in Where the Red Fern Grows? |
big tree, mountain lion, snowstorm |
| #3 |
Give an example of man vs. society in Windcatcher? |
Attempt to steal the treasure by man and woman in boat |
| #4 |
What is the main conflict in Battle Cry? Man vs. ... |
Man vs. Society |
| #5 |
Give a specific example of man vs. society in Battle Cry? |
Not delivering of gold and rations, Chaska wanting to be a part of res. life and Johnny not understanding |
| Main Characters |
| #1 |
Tell one comparison between Karana and Billy. |
Accept any reasonable answers such as: Both are compassionate. Karana willing to dive from boat for bro. and Billy fighting to save his dogs. |
| #2 |
Tell one contrast between Billy and Karana. (No obvious answers such as gender!) |
Accept any reasonable answer such as Billy has the support of his family while Karana faces her struggles without her family. |
| #3 |
Tell one comparison between Johnny and Billy. |
Accept any reasonable answer such at they both enjoy hunting. |
| #4 |
Compare character traits between main character of Windcatcher and Karana. |
Both had to learn new skills in order to succeed: one had to learn to sail while the other had to learn to make weapons. |
| #5 |
Comparet the personalities of Johnny and Chaska. |
Accept any reasonable answers such as Chaska and Johnny both display courage as they take part in dangerous roles in the war. |
| Settings |
| #1 |
Contrast the setting of Where the Red Fern Grows to Island of the Blue Dolphins |
Catskill Mountains vs. Island off coast of California |
| #2 |
Contrast the time period of Where the Red Fern Grows to Island of the Blue Dolphins |
Where the Red: Early 1900's vs. mid 1800's |
| #3 |
Contrast the setting of Battle Cry to Windcatcher |
Minnesota vs. East Coast |
| #4 |
Contrast time period of Battle Cry to Windcatcher. |
Battle Cry 1867 to modern day |
| #5 |
Contrast time period of Battle Cry to Island of the Blue Dolphins |
Battle Cry 1867 to Island; 1840's |
| Miscellaneous |
| #1 |
Compare the meanings of interstate and interdiscipline.'> |
inter means both: between states/between disciplines |
| #2 |
Contrast the meanings of pre and post/ Give a sample word for each. |
pre: before post: after preheat/ postscript |
| #3 |
Contrast the meanings of super and sub. Give sample words. |
super:above andbeyond/ sub:below superman/submarine |
| #4 |
Name two stories that have a possible theme of 'Listen to your elders.' Explain why. |
accept reasonable answers such as Windcatcher and Battle Cry |
| #5 |
Name a story with a possible theme of:Make the most out of what you're given. Explain |
Accept reasonable answers: Island of the Blue Dolphins |
