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