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A Breakfast Serials, Inc. <strong>Story</strong><br />
BELLA BELLA<br />
<strong>Story</strong> by Jonathan London<br />
Illustrations by Jon Van Zyle<br />
Teacher’s Guide by<br />
Jan McDonald<br />
Rocky Mountain Readers
A Breakfast Serials, Inc. <strong>Story</strong><br />
BELLA BELLA<br />
<strong>Story</strong> by Jonathan London Illustrations by Jon Van Zyle<br />
Teacher’s Guide by Jan McDonald Rocky Mountain Readers<br />
CONTENTS<br />
I. BEFORE READ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Story</strong> page 3<br />
<strong>The</strong> Author Standards 3, 6 3<br />
<strong>The</strong> Illustrator Standards 3, 11 3<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Story</strong> <strong>of</strong> Desolation Canyon cont’d 4<br />
<strong>The</strong> Setting: British Columbia, Canada Standards 1, 8 4<br />
Sea Kayaking Standards 1, 8 4<br />
Tide Pools Standards 1, 7, 8 4<br />
Geoducks Standards 1, 8 5<br />
Chinese Immigration to Canada Standards 1, 2, 8 5<br />
Illegal Immigration Standards 1, 2, 8 5<br />
Mortuary Totem Poles Ch. 12 Standards 1, 8 5<br />
Word Splash for Chapter 1 Standards 3, 4 5-6<br />
II. DUR<strong>IN</strong>G READ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
CHAPTER BY CHAPTER 7-23<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition Standards 3, 4<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate Standards 3, 6, 9, 11<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection Standards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12<br />
III. AFTER READ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
EXTEND<strong>IN</strong>G <strong>THE</strong> STORY<br />
Responding to a Serialized <strong>Story</strong> Standards 3, 4, 5, 6 24<br />
Exit Slips Standards 3, 4, 5, 12 25<br />
Four-Two-One Standards 3, 4, 5, 11 25<br />
Answers to Question/Predict/Evaluate 26-29<br />
National Standards 29<br />
This guide has been aligned according to <strong>the</strong> Standards for <strong>the</strong> English Language Arts,<br />
sponsored by <strong>the</strong> National Council for <strong>the</strong> Teachers <strong>of</strong> English and <strong>the</strong> International Reading<br />
Association. A list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se standards can be found at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> guide.<br />
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<strong>THE</strong> STORY<br />
I. BEFORE READ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
When thirteen-year-old Aaron, his fa<strong>the</strong>r, and two <strong>of</strong> his fa<strong>the</strong>r's friends and <strong>the</strong>ir teen-age kids set out<br />
on a sea-kayaking adventure <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> central coast <strong>of</strong> British Columbia, <strong>the</strong>y fully expect to <strong>com</strong>e across <strong>the</strong><br />
bald eagles, wolves, bears, and even killer whales that <strong>the</strong>y encounter. But what <strong>the</strong>y aren't prepared for is<br />
a more sinister type <strong>of</strong> danger: human brutality in <strong>the</strong> person <strong>of</strong> a ruthless sea captain who is determined<br />
to be<strong>com</strong>e rich <strong>of</strong>f smuggling illegal immigrants into Canada. Author Jonathan London spins a<br />
captivating tale that is full <strong>of</strong> excitement, beauty, suspense, rich characterization-and challenging moral<br />
questions.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> AUTHOR – JONATHAN LONDON<br />
Born a "Navy brat" in Brooklyn, New York, Jonathan London was raised on naval stations throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> U.S. and Puerto Rico. Today he lives with his wife, Maureen, and <strong>the</strong>ir two sons, Aaron and Sean, in<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn California.<br />
Jonathan London started writing poetry in his late teens. Although he received a Masters Degree in Social<br />
Sciences and never formally studied literature or creative writing, he began to consider himself a "writer"<br />
about <strong>the</strong> time he graduated from college. After college he became a dancer in a modern dance <strong>com</strong>pany,<br />
traveled around <strong>the</strong> world and worked at numerous low-paying jobs as a laborer or counselor.<br />
However, during this twenty-year period, London continued to write. He wrote poems and short stories<br />
for adults, earning next to nothing despite being published in many literary magazines. "It wasn’t until I had<br />
kids <strong>of</strong> my own that I became a writer for children," he explains. "It all started with telling <strong>the</strong>m stories when<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were very young. Now I am making a living as a writer. A dream <strong>com</strong>e true!" In addition to writing<br />
stories such as Desolation Canyon, London is <strong>the</strong> author <strong>of</strong> over 70 picture books, including <strong>the</strong> popular<br />
Froggy series.<br />
Question: As you read Bella, Bella, how would you describe Jonathan London’s writing style? What<br />
impresses you about his writing? Find specific examples that stand out in his writing.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> ILLUSTRATOR – JON VAN ZYLE<br />
“As a young boy, I knew I would be<strong>com</strong>e ei<strong>the</strong>r an artist or a veterinarian when I grew up—a vet because<br />
my mo<strong>the</strong>r raised and trained working dogs and an artist because she was also an artist and taught my twin<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r Dan and me how to truly “see” <strong>the</strong> world around us and put it down in drawings. I chose to make<br />
my career in art, but occasionally I also need to be a vet to our sled dogs.<br />
“In <strong>the</strong> more than thirty years that I’ve lived and painted in Alaska, I’ve remained true to my conviction<br />
to paint only what I truly know and understand. Because <strong>of</strong> my career in art I’ve traveled <strong>the</strong> world over,<br />
but I have never swayed from my subject: Alaska.<br />
“When I paint, I relive a small portion <strong>of</strong> my own life, a small story that evokes an emotion. It is that<br />
story, that emotion—not just <strong>the</strong> image—that I try to convey. My paintings <strong>com</strong>e from my life: from<br />
running my Iditarod races, traveling with my dog teams, living in Indian and Eskimo villages, fishing and<br />
hunting, experiencing Alaska wildlife up close and personal— from living life in Alaska to <strong>the</strong> fullest.<br />
“While my art grows out <strong>of</strong> and depicts Alaska, <strong>the</strong> emotions and stories in my paintings are universal; I<br />
want to share <strong>the</strong>se stories through my art.<br />
“Illustrating children’s books allows me <strong>the</strong> freedom to paint realistically, as I do, but from and for a<br />
child’s mind. For example, it allows me to paint <strong>the</strong> <strong>com</strong>ical flapping <strong>of</strong> a rabbit’s large ears as it runs,<br />
something I would never be allowed to do in a “serious” hang-on-<strong>the</strong>-wall type painting.”<br />
Question: How does <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong> Jon Van Zyle help us see <strong>the</strong> setting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> story? How does <strong>the</strong> artwork<br />
help <strong>the</strong> reader anticipate and unlock <strong>the</strong> plot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> story? What emotions can be seen in his work for each<br />
chapter?<br />
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<strong>THE</strong> STORY OF DESOLATION CANYON CONT<strong>IN</strong>UES…Chapter 1<br />
Jonathan London first wrote about Aaron, his dad, and <strong>the</strong>ir friends in Desolation Canyon, his first<br />
story for Breakfast Serials, Inc. <strong>The</strong>se friends included Roger <strong>the</strong> Rogue, and his spunky daughter, Lisa,<br />
Willie, <strong>the</strong> tough old Vietnam veteran and his son, Cassidy. In Desolation Canyon this group <strong>of</strong> six<br />
explored <strong>the</strong> Green River in Utah on a whitewater rafting adventure just <strong>the</strong> year before. Aaron refers to<br />
this previous trip at various times in Bella, Bella.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> SETT<strong>IN</strong>G – BELLA BELLA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA<br />
Bella Bella, also called Waglisla, is an island village located on Campbell Island, 98 nautical miles<br />
north <strong>of</strong> Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and 78 nautical miles west <strong>of</strong> Bella Coola. Since time<br />
immemorial it has been <strong>the</strong> home <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Heiltsuk Nation with a population <strong>of</strong> approximately 1200 people.<br />
It is <strong>the</strong> largest <strong>com</strong>munity on this Central Coast area and is called a sea paradise for kayakers with its<br />
inlets, bays, islands, and fjords.<br />
This area is known for its beaches, intricate shorelines, archaeological sites and wildlife. <strong>The</strong><br />
following wildlife are noted in this story…bald eagle, seals, deer, dolphins, loons, brown bears, wolves,<br />
raccoons, sea otters, orcas, sea wolves, killer whales, starfish, sea anemones, osprey, tide pools, sitka<br />
black tailed deer, cormorant, terns, auklets, murres, black oystercatchers, barnacles, limpet snails,<br />
salmon, mussels, abalone, clams, sea urchins, purple hen scallops, sea cucumbers, cormorants, and<br />
geoducks.<br />
An excellent map, that shows many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mentioned towns, can be found at:<br />
http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/rcbtoa/services/images/bc-map.gif<br />
SEA KAYAK<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Sea kayaking can be a serene and leisurely way to view nature, like a walk on <strong>the</strong> beach or a hike in <strong>the</strong><br />
mountains only in an easy to maneuver boat. Sea kayaking, sometimes called sea touring, will put you<br />
close to nature and satisfy your desire to explore <strong>the</strong> hidden aspects <strong>of</strong> an inlet or lagoon. In Bella Bella<br />
<strong>the</strong> kayaking trip turns from a serene experience to a suspenseful one.<br />
Some students may have little or no familiarity with this sport and <strong>the</strong> equipment. First is an index <strong>of</strong><br />
sites for all things related to kayaking including types <strong>of</strong> boats, gear, paddling techniques, and health<br />
risks, including hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia and exposure.<br />
http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT00000906<br />
Second, at this site <strong>the</strong>re are video presentations that show various kayak strokes with a one person<br />
kayak. <strong>The</strong> kayaks in this story are all two person kayaks. Click on draw strokes, bow rudder, or low<br />
brace turn (Chapter 10) to see a kayaker demonstrating <strong>the</strong>se strokes.<br />
http://www.kayaktraining.<strong>com</strong>/bow_rudder1.htm<br />
<strong>The</strong> third site is an easy to read explanation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> basics <strong>of</strong> sea kayaking including dos and don’ts and<br />
safety tips. http://www.shegear.<strong>com</strong>/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=6<br />
TIDE POOLS Chapter 5<br />
<strong>The</strong> kayakers enjoy <strong>the</strong> bounty <strong>of</strong> sea life found in tide pools. Tide pools form where pools <strong>of</strong> water<br />
collect in rocky hollows at low tide. Land dwellers can view <strong>the</strong> daily lives <strong>of</strong> ocean animals by sitting<br />
quietly on <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> a tide pool and waiting. <strong>The</strong> secrets <strong>of</strong> this miniature ocean world will unfold.<br />
Science lessons <strong>com</strong>e to life using <strong>the</strong>se sites:<br />
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/edge<strong>of</strong>sea/tidepool.html This PBS site <strong>of</strong>fers lesson plans, a virtual<br />
tide pool, and more.<br />
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002608/Tidepool_home_paage.html Shows <strong>the</strong> plants and animals<br />
found in three different intertidal zones.<br />
http://www.poulsbomsc.org/tutorial.htm “A Coastal Journey”: Explore <strong>the</strong> northwest shore <strong>of</strong> America<br />
to learn about tide pools from Poulsbo Marine Science Center.<br />
http://www.gma.org/katahdin/tidepool.html Find out more here.<br />
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pugetsound/beaches/pool.html More animal pictures and tips.<br />
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http://www.sacbee.<strong>com</strong>/static/archive/news/projects/pacificblues/tidepools.html A news article from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sacramento Bee “State’s tide pools in trouble.”<br />
Question: Describe <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> a tide pool at three different tidal levels. Create a list <strong>of</strong> things to do<br />
when observing a tide pool so that <strong>the</strong> area remains “pristine” and <strong>the</strong> observer stays safe.<br />
GEODUCKS Chapter 6<br />
This funny looking clam’s name is actually pronounced “gooey-duck” which <strong>com</strong>es from <strong>the</strong> Native<br />
American word which means “digging deep”. A geoduck is <strong>the</strong> largest burrowing clam in <strong>the</strong> world found<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> coastal areas <strong>of</strong> British Columbia. Geoducks burrow up to four feet deep in <strong>the</strong> sandy<br />
mud <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seaside coast where few predators can reach <strong>the</strong>m and where divers have a hard time catching<br />
<strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Geoducks are unique among clams because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> length <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir necks. <strong>The</strong> Chinese refer to a geoduck<br />
as <strong>the</strong> “elephant trunk clam” because if its odd shape. <strong>The</strong> geoduck eats and brea<strong>the</strong>s by sticking its neck<br />
just above <strong>the</strong> sand. <strong>The</strong> neck acts as a siphon which sucks in water in one tube where it extracts algae<br />
and oxygen, <strong>the</strong>n spits out <strong>the</strong> water through ano<strong>the</strong>r tube.<br />
Geoducks, sweet tasting and crunchy in texture, are considered a delicacy in China and used in<br />
chowders, stir fry, and sushi. Source: http://atn-riae.agr.ca/seafood/geoduck-e.htm<br />
CH<strong>IN</strong>ESE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA<br />
China provides Canada with more immigrants than any o<strong>the</strong>r country and British Columbia is <strong>the</strong> most<br />
favored Canadian province for Asian settlers making up 10% <strong>of</strong> her population. Vancouver has both<br />
wel<strong>com</strong>ed and despised immigrants over its history. Many immigrants left China because <strong>of</strong> food<br />
scarcities, to join family members, to own land, and for work opportunities especially railroad jobs in <strong>the</strong><br />
1800’s, and <strong>the</strong> gold rush. Chinese workers were obedient, hardworking and sent much <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir earnings<br />
back to family in China.<br />
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/china/chinese_immigration.html<br />
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS<br />
Smuggling Chinese immigrants is big business - a $10 billion business run by organized gangs who<br />
manage to evade <strong>the</strong> law along <strong>the</strong> West Coast <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States and Canada. Many immigrants turn<br />
to people smugglers (<strong>of</strong>ten called “coyotes” – Chapter 7) who send <strong>the</strong>m across in dilapidated boats and<br />
shipping containers sometimes promising $60,000 in payment.<br />
Pictures can be found at http://www.library.ubc.ca/asian/FinalAsian/home.html (Click on Mainland<br />
China to Canada. <strong>The</strong> interviews with refugees section is interesting.)<br />
MORTUARY TOTEM POLES Chapter 12<br />
At this site, find a picture <strong>of</strong> a mortuary totem from <strong>the</strong> Haida people, an indigenous group from <strong>the</strong><br />
Queen Charlotte Islands <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> coast <strong>of</strong> British Columbia, Canada:<br />
http://encarta.msn.<strong>com</strong>/media_461560604/Haida_Mortuary_Totem_Pole.html<br />
WORD SPLASH for Chapter 1<br />
Objectives: Assess prior knowledge Provide motivation for reading Set a clear purpose for reading<br />
Decipher vocabulary Allow for a variety <strong>of</strong> modes <strong>of</strong> learning<br />
Steps:<br />
1. Select 7-10 meaningful words or phrases from <strong>the</strong> reading selection. Be sure to include not only similar words that<br />
will indicate <strong>the</strong> subject <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> selection but also some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> words and phrases that seem contradictory to <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
2. Give each student a sheet and ask him/her to spend a little time thinking about what kind <strong>of</strong> story or article could<br />
include all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se words or phrases.<br />
3. Ask students to form small groups <strong>of</strong> 3-5 (or you can assign <strong>the</strong>m to groups). In <strong>the</strong>ir groups, <strong>the</strong>y should decide what<br />
<strong>the</strong> story will be about. <strong>The</strong>y should also create a narrative/explanation that will include all <strong>the</strong> words or phrases.<br />
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4. Ask each group to share <strong>the</strong>ir narrative or explanation. As <strong>the</strong>y listen, students should look for <strong>com</strong>mon elements.<br />
5. Ask students to list <strong>the</strong> <strong>com</strong>mon elements <strong>the</strong>y heard on <strong>the</strong> board (or you could list <strong>the</strong>m if students have trouble<br />
doing this.)<br />
6. Individually, students now read <strong>the</strong> selection.<br />
7. In small groups or as a whole class, discuss <strong>the</strong> similarities and differences between <strong>the</strong> narratives <strong>the</strong>y constructed<br />
prior to reading <strong>the</strong> story and <strong>the</strong> actual story. It is very important to discuss <strong>the</strong> reasons for <strong>the</strong> differences. This<br />
discussion can highlight <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> possible approaches authors have available to <strong>the</strong>m when deciding to write<br />
about a particular subject. Students’ constructions may be perfectly logical without being exactly <strong>the</strong> same as <strong>the</strong><br />
story or explanation <strong>the</strong> author constructed.<br />
An advanced step: Once students have done a few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se word splashes, <strong>the</strong>y could independently prepare <strong>the</strong>m<br />
for <strong>the</strong>mselves or each o<strong>the</strong>r. <strong>The</strong>y should skim an article or story, selecting seven to ten words and phrases. If<br />
working independently, <strong>the</strong>y could write those down in a log and <strong>the</strong>n construct a story using <strong>the</strong>m. If working in<br />
groups, <strong>the</strong>y could prepare a word splash sheet for someone else to use before reading a selection.<br />
Double sea kayaks<br />
Old island village couldn’t be trusted<br />
wary tongue like a razor<br />
lurched and grasped <strong>the</strong> deck rail<br />
our tools <strong>of</strong> survival ano<strong>the</strong>r trip with Cassidy<br />
seasickness churned <strong>the</strong> blackness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pacific ocean<br />
Don’t fall, punk next 10 days<br />
cold salt spray sling suddenly snapped<br />
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1 Down to <strong>the</strong> Sea in Kayaks<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
rogue “You look green, Aaron,” Roger <strong>the</strong> Rogue said. (scoundrel, rascal)<br />
anxiety “Seasickness churned in my belly along with <strong>the</strong> butterflies <strong>of</strong> anxiety.” (worry,<br />
nervousness)<br />
wary “I was still wary.” (cautious, suspicious)<br />
reverberated “…<strong>the</strong> sound <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea slapping <strong>the</strong> hull reverberated in my bones…” (resounded, rang)<br />
winch “…we had to be lowered into <strong>the</strong> sea by lines and a winch.” (lift, pulley, crank, hoist)<br />
slings “<strong>The</strong> deckhands slipped two slings beneath <strong>the</strong>m – one fore and one aft <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
cockpits.” (A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Who are <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> this adventure and what is <strong>the</strong>ir history toge<strong>the</strong>r?<br />
2. What are Aaron’s doubts about this trip? Which one do you think might be most serious<br />
or hardest to over<strong>com</strong>e?<br />
3. Use a map to trace <strong>the</strong> travelers’ journey just to reach <strong>the</strong> ferry that is taking <strong>the</strong>m to Bella Bella.<br />
4. How does <strong>the</strong> setting <strong>of</strong> this trip <strong>com</strong>pare/contrast with your own part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world?<br />
5. What gear would <strong>the</strong> kayakers need for a ten day trip? What would be <strong>the</strong>ir “tools <strong>of</strong> survival”?<br />
6. How do <strong>the</strong> kayakers unload <strong>the</strong>ir gear from <strong>the</strong> ferry to <strong>the</strong> wharf?<br />
7. <strong>The</strong> line holding <strong>the</strong> sling snaps…predict what <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> this are on Aaron and his dad?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. This kayaking trip will last ten days. Plot <strong>the</strong> main news events <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> next ten days on a timeline.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> ten days decide which event in <strong>the</strong> news was <strong>the</strong> most important? Were any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se<br />
events connected or related in any way?<br />
2. Roger is called a rogue because <strong>of</strong> his past adventures as a river rat on <strong>the</strong> Rogue River. Look for<br />
examples in <strong>the</strong> news <strong>of</strong> a “rogue”? What makes this person a rogue?<br />
3. Aaron feels a great deal <strong>of</strong> anxiety on <strong>the</strong> first leg <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir kayaking trip. Find o<strong>the</strong>r stories in <strong>the</strong><br />
newspaper where anxiety ac<strong>com</strong>panies doing something new or unknown. What kinds <strong>of</strong> activities make<br />
you feel anxious?<br />
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2 First Nations<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
dread “But dread soon started to seep back in…” (fear, anxiety)<br />
illegal<br />
immigrants “Willie told us <strong>the</strong>re were fishing boats in <strong>the</strong>se waters smuggling drugs – or possibly<br />
illegal immigrants from China.” (unlawful) (settlers, refugees)<br />
reservation “Bella Bella is an Indian reservation…” (A tract <strong>of</strong> land set apart by <strong>the</strong> federal government<br />
for a special purpose, especially one for <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> a Native American people.)<br />
oblivion “…I was …ready to dive into <strong>the</strong> oblivion <strong>of</strong> sleep.” (nothingness)<br />
menacing “…Cassidy had been a menacing presence during most <strong>of</strong> that trip…” (threatening)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Where does <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> title <strong>of</strong> this story <strong>com</strong>e from? What is <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> title <strong>of</strong> this<br />
chapter?<br />
2. Willie tells <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r problems <strong>com</strong>mon in <strong>the</strong> waters <strong>of</strong> this area. What are <strong>the</strong>y?<br />
3. What is <strong>the</strong> plan for this first leg <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir trip?<br />
4. Does Cassidy seem “menacing” as this trip begins?<br />
What do you know about Cassidy so far and how would you describe him at this point in <strong>the</strong> story?<br />
5. Describe <strong>the</strong> fishing boat filled with young Indians. Are <strong>the</strong>y menacing? Do <strong>the</strong>y help or hinder <strong>the</strong><br />
kayakers?<br />
6. This chapter ends with “– and Lisa screamed.” What do you predict happened? Could Aaron’s dream<br />
have foreshadowed this in any way?<br />
7. What questions do you have so far in this story?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Aaron describes Roger and Willie as both leader types – always sure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>mselves. Find examples <strong>of</strong><br />
leaders in <strong>the</strong> news from <strong>the</strong> worlds <strong>of</strong> government, business, education, etc. What qualities make <strong>the</strong>m<br />
leaders? Are <strong>the</strong>y always sure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>mselves?<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> kayakers are cocooned in <strong>the</strong>ir sleeping bags and float peacefully under <strong>the</strong> stars at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
chapter. Check <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r for British Columbia in today’s news. Would this time <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year be good for<br />
such a trip?<br />
3. Keep track <strong>of</strong> articles in <strong>the</strong> news about illegal immigrants and <strong>the</strong> issues surrounding immigration.<br />
Cut <strong>the</strong>m out and use a bulletin board to display <strong>the</strong>m. This will be important as <strong>the</strong> story unfolds.<br />
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3 Wolf!<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
tormentor “…I heard…Lisa swearing and promising death to her tormentor.” (someone who teases,<br />
annoys, or pains someone else)<br />
benign “…he looked like a sleepy, benign pirate.” (kind, gentle, harmless)<br />
te<strong>the</strong>red “We te<strong>the</strong>red our boats to tree snags for <strong>the</strong> night…” (secured, tied)<br />
gangly “…now I was getting tall and gangly.” (lanky, leggy)<br />
<strong>com</strong>mercial “A <strong>com</strong>mercial fishing boat was puttering by.” (pr<strong>of</strong>itable, money-making)<br />
brutal “<strong>The</strong> man was large, grim faced, brutal looking.” (evil, cruel)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. How does Cassidy torment Lisa? Why does he do it?<br />
2. How does Aaron feel about Lisa? What is your evidence since <strong>the</strong> story began?<br />
3. How do <strong>the</strong> kayakers stay dry? How will <strong>the</strong>y eat?<br />
4. What do <strong>the</strong>y experience as <strong>the</strong>y island hop on this day? What are <strong>the</strong> pluses and minuses?<br />
5. How has Jonathan London created a suspenseful mood in <strong>the</strong> story so far? Point out specific words he<br />
uses to create this feeling.<br />
6. What connections does Aaron see between <strong>the</strong> lone wolf and <strong>the</strong> man on <strong>the</strong> <strong>com</strong>mercial fishing boat?<br />
7. What do you want to find out in <strong>the</strong> next chapter? What problems do you predict <strong>the</strong> kayakers will<br />
face?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Lisa and Aaron skim rocks but <strong>the</strong>re is ano<strong>the</strong>r meaning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> word skim – to read quickly to<br />
understand <strong>the</strong> topic and main points.<br />
a. Skim <strong>the</strong> newspaper for five minutes ga<strong>the</strong>ring as much information as you can from reading<br />
headlines, lead paragraphs, pictures and graphics.<br />
b. After five minutes, write down everything you learned from skimming <strong>the</strong> newspaper.<br />
c. Present what you learned to <strong>the</strong> class.<br />
d. When can skimming be a valuable skill? When should it be used?<br />
2. Aaron and friends are recreational users <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> outdoors. <strong>The</strong> fishing boat is a <strong>com</strong>mercial user. What<br />
are <strong>the</strong> differences? What are <strong>the</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> each? Write an editorial explaining your views.<br />
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4 Sea Wolves<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
etiquette “Fishermen always wave back out here. It’s <strong>the</strong> etiquette <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea.” (good manners)<br />
spit “Dad and I lugged our gear across <strong>the</strong> spit and found a good spot to pitch our tent.” (a<br />
narrow point <strong>of</strong> land extending into a body <strong>of</strong> water)<br />
unimpressed “Lisa acted unimpressed, watching only out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> corners <strong>of</strong> her eyes.” (uninterested)<br />
ego “Jealousy was an ax to my ego, and it cut me in half.” (self-esteem)<br />
receded “<strong>The</strong> hurt receded for awhile…” (lessened)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Besides waving, what o<strong>the</strong>r things could be considered good etiquette when out on <strong>the</strong> sea?<br />
2. What does Cassidy’s tattoo say about him? Why do you think tattoos are so popular? Would you<br />
want one for yourself?<br />
3. What makes Aaron jealous? Have you ever felt this way about someone…or something? Why does<br />
Cassidy act <strong>the</strong> way he does?<br />
4. Roger says “this is <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> paradise.” Would you agree? Why? What is paradise to you?<br />
5. What is <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> Aaron’s dreams?<br />
6. What are <strong>the</strong> dangers that sea wolves create for <strong>the</strong> kayakers?<br />
7. What questions do you have so far about <strong>the</strong> story?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Create an ad <strong>the</strong> local Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce could use to draw tourists to Bella Bella. Use an ad in<br />
<strong>the</strong> travel section as a model or create your own.<br />
2. Find three examples <strong>of</strong> art in <strong>the</strong> newspaper. What is art’s purpose?<br />
3. Create a piece <strong>of</strong> art that captures <strong>the</strong> geography and/or wildlife <strong>of</strong> Bella Bella.<br />
4. How does Jon VanZyle add to <strong>the</strong> story with his art? Write a cutline (caption) for <strong>the</strong> illustration for<br />
Chapter 4. Use <strong>the</strong> newspaper for a model <strong>of</strong> a cutline.<br />
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5 Gunshots at Dawn<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
leeward “We beached an hour later on <strong>the</strong> leeward side <strong>of</strong> a small, rocky island.” (on <strong>the</strong> side away<br />
from or sheltered from <strong>the</strong> wind)<br />
windward<br />
tide pools “On <strong>the</strong> windward side, we explored <strong>the</strong> most beautiful tide pools I’d ever seen.” (on<br />
<strong>the</strong> side exposed to <strong>the</strong> wind, antonym <strong>of</strong> leeward) (a pool <strong>of</strong> water remaining after a tide<br />
has retreated)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. What are Willie and Roger’s experiences with sea lions and killer whales?<br />
2. What’s on <strong>the</strong> menu in this chapter?<br />
3. How does Cassidy create tension at <strong>the</strong> campsite? What do you think <strong>of</strong> Cassidy’s statement that Aaron<br />
has smugglers on <strong>the</strong> brain? Do you agree?<br />
4. Aaron’s dad stands up for Cassidy. Why would he do this? Do you think Cassidy is immature as Lisa<br />
said?<br />
5. Aaron finds himself “steaming” at what has happened this night. Compile a list <strong>of</strong> synonyms for <strong>the</strong><br />
word steaming.<br />
6. What could be <strong>the</strong> reason for <strong>the</strong> gunshots heard at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this chapter?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Nature can be both beautiful and dangerous. Find examples in <strong>the</strong> news to illustrate both faces <strong>of</strong> our<br />
environment.<br />
2. Use <strong>the</strong> weekly food section <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> newspaper to evaluate <strong>the</strong> nutritional value <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> kayakers’ daily<br />
menu. Is <strong>the</strong>ir diet on <strong>the</strong> sea good for <strong>the</strong>m? Are <strong>the</strong>y missing anything in <strong>the</strong>ir diet?<br />
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6 “Gooey Duck” Divers<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
poachers “Poachers, I bet,” Willie said. (one who hunts or fishes illegally)<br />
pristine “Peace came over us amid <strong>the</strong> pristine islands…” (unspoiled, untouched)<br />
ornery “So why was <strong>the</strong> captain so ornery?” (grouchy, irritable)<br />
front “And I’m not sure that’s all <strong>the</strong>y were doing. It might just be a front.” (an apparently<br />
respectable cover for secret or illegal activities)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. How do Willie and Roger try to explain <strong>the</strong> gunshots?<br />
2. Why do Roger and Willie try to engage <strong>the</strong> man in <strong>the</strong> yellow sunglasses in conversation?<br />
3. Describe <strong>the</strong> man in <strong>the</strong> yellow sunglasses, his body language, his look, his way <strong>of</strong> interacting, and his<br />
behavior.<br />
4. How does <strong>the</strong> man treat <strong>the</strong> geoduck diver? Explain <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> play on words he uses “Two<br />
Wongs don’t make a white.” Why is this <strong>of</strong>fensive?<br />
5. Explain <strong>the</strong> connection between geoducks, <strong>the</strong> scuba diver, Chinese illegals, smugglers, and <strong>the</strong> cry<br />
from <strong>the</strong> boat.<br />
6. If <strong>the</strong>ir suspicions are true about <strong>the</strong> man in <strong>the</strong> yellow glasses, what kind <strong>of</strong> danger could be ahead for<br />
<strong>the</strong> kayakers? What do you think is <strong>the</strong>ir next best course <strong>of</strong> action?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> kayakers enjoy <strong>the</strong> pristine islands but by definition, how can kayakers keep <strong>the</strong> area pristine?<br />
Write an editorial explaining <strong>the</strong> responsibilities that people have when <strong>the</strong>y enjoy <strong>the</strong> outdoors.<br />
2. Use <strong>the</strong> newspaper to investigate <strong>the</strong> reasons immigrants <strong>com</strong>e to this country illegally. What do <strong>the</strong>y<br />
gain? What do <strong>the</strong>y lose? What are <strong>the</strong> risks?<br />
What should be done about it?<br />
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7 Pirates<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
stakes “If he’s runnin’ illegals, he’s playin’ for big stakes.” (something valuable risked on an<br />
uncertain out<strong>com</strong>e)<br />
speculation “Hold it now, mates” Roger said. “This is all speculation.” (guesswork, an opinion<br />
based on in<strong>com</strong>plete evidence)<br />
sushi “<strong>The</strong> he-man doesn’t eat at <strong>the</strong> sushi bar, hey.” (rice with raw fish wrapped in seaweed)<br />
coyotes “I’ve read about migrants…paying so-called ‘coyotes’ to sneak <strong>the</strong>m across <strong>the</strong> border<br />
from Mexico.” (people smugglers)<br />
relish “He seemed to relish <strong>the</strong> story.” (enjoy)i<br />
mage “<strong>The</strong> image <strong>of</strong> those bodies burned in my mind.” (picture)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Willie says <strong>the</strong> captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> boat is playing for big stakes. What is he betting on here? What is he<br />
risking?<br />
2. Do you think <strong>the</strong> kayakers have enough information to believe <strong>the</strong>y are smugglers, or are <strong>the</strong>y letting<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir imaginations run away with <strong>the</strong>m?<br />
3. What does Roger mean when he says “<strong>The</strong> sea is your garden? What is your opinion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> menu <strong>the</strong><br />
kayakers have been eating on <strong>the</strong>ir trip? How do Lisa, Aaron, and Cassidy like <strong>the</strong> food?<br />
4. Despite <strong>the</strong> dangers presented by <strong>the</strong> captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> boat, what have <strong>the</strong> kayakers been able to enjoy on<br />
this trip?<br />
5. What is <strong>the</strong> new meaning <strong>of</strong> “coyote” as it refers to illegal immigration? How do <strong>the</strong>y add to <strong>the</strong><br />
problem?<br />
6. What image does Aaron find himself thinking about?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Locate articles that report <strong>the</strong> news in China. What is <strong>the</strong> main idea <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se articles? How does China<br />
affect <strong>the</strong> United States and <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world?<br />
2. Aaron said that <strong>the</strong> TV image <strong>of</strong> migrants who had died burned in his mind. Find pictures in <strong>the</strong><br />
newspaper that could be called strong and/or haunting. Should newspapers print pictures that might be<br />
called disturbing? What if young people read <strong>the</strong> newspaper and <strong>the</strong>se images affect <strong>the</strong>m in a negative<br />
way?<br />
3. Invite an editor to your classroom to inquire how <strong>the</strong>se decisions are made by a newspaper. What<br />
guidelines do <strong>the</strong>y use to decide what photos to include?<br />
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8 Tide Rip Pass<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
foliage “<strong>The</strong> waxing moon was trapped in a tree, lost in foliage.” (cluster <strong>of</strong> leaves)<br />
bombarding “Soon we were all…bombarding <strong>the</strong> poor bear with rocks.” (attacking)<br />
rogue “And that was a rogue bear; brown bears rarely leave <strong>the</strong> mainland.” (a vicious and<br />
solitary animal)<br />
panic “Panic was kept at bay only by <strong>the</strong> sheer total concentration required to get us through.”<br />
(fright, terror)<br />
pulverized “…<strong>the</strong> sand (was) pure white and <strong>com</strong>posed <strong>of</strong> clam shells pulverized by <strong>the</strong> ocean surf.”<br />
(crushed, ground up)<br />
silhouette “Through <strong>the</strong> trees was <strong>the</strong> silhouette <strong>of</strong> a boat…” (outline, shape)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. How did <strong>the</strong> kayakers choose to assail <strong>the</strong> bear? Was it effective? Was it <strong>the</strong> best thing to do? Would<br />
Lisa’s pepper spray have helped?<br />
2. How does Aaron react when his dad praises Cassidy?<br />
3. Answer Aaron’s own question: What if it had been smugglers?<br />
4. How would <strong>the</strong>ir experiences in Desolation Canyon have been important as <strong>the</strong>y enter Tide Rip Pass?<br />
5. Do you think Aaron and Lisa’s first kiss will change things on <strong>the</strong> trip? Does Aaron have <strong>the</strong> right to be<br />
jealous <strong>of</strong> Cassidy?<br />
6. Compare and contrast Aaron and Cassidy from <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> story.<br />
7. What questions do you have at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this chapter?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Each serial chapter begins with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Story</strong> So Far, a brief review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> last chapter in one or two<br />
sentences. How would you write <strong>the</strong> <strong>Story</strong> So Far that would begin Chapter 9?<br />
2. Choose a front page news story and write a two to three sentence summary. What is <strong>the</strong> key to writing<br />
a good summary?<br />
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9 <strong>The</strong> Sea Wolf<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
dory “<strong>The</strong>y dropped anchor…and lowered a dory from <strong>the</strong>ir stern deck.” (a small, narrow<br />
flat bottom fishing boat with high sides and a sharp prow)<br />
treacherous “…a Japanese fishing boat…had lost its net or capsized in a treacherous sea.” (unsafe)<br />
omen “It struck me as a bad omen.” (sign)<br />
synchronized “Dad and I were perfectly synchronized.” (coordinated, in step)<br />
careened “<strong>The</strong>n we careened down <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> a big roller…” (rushed headlong)<br />
capsizing “…within seconds we were capsizing.” (overturning)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Answer Aaron’s own questions:<br />
a. “How did <strong>the</strong>y know we were here?”<br />
b. “How could <strong>the</strong>y land <strong>the</strong>ir fishing boat in this surf?”<br />
2. How do <strong>the</strong> three kids react to this threat? How might Cassidy’s past problems influence him in this<br />
crisis? Would it have been wise if <strong>the</strong>y had split up?<br />
3. Why do you think Aaron’s dad pats Cassidy on <strong>the</strong> back after Cassidy’s rough <strong>com</strong>ment? What special<br />
understanding do <strong>the</strong>y seem to share?<br />
4. Dad uses a line from a song by Jim Morrison and <strong>The</strong> Doors. Does this phrase accurately describe <strong>the</strong><br />
evening?<br />
5. What is <strong>the</strong> new plan and where does it take <strong>the</strong>m?<br />
6. What happens when a two man kayak capsizes? What are <strong>the</strong> dangers?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. At fifteen Cassidy has made some bad choices and experienced run ins with <strong>the</strong> law. How serious were<br />
<strong>the</strong>y? Search <strong>the</strong> news for similar stories involving teenagers. Identify <strong>the</strong> problem, <strong>the</strong> out<strong>com</strong>e, and <strong>the</strong><br />
consequences <strong>of</strong> teens making poor choices.<br />
2. In <strong>the</strong> next chapter we may discover what happens with <strong>the</strong> smugglers, with <strong>the</strong> capsized kayak, with<br />
Cassidy and Aaron. Write three headlines showing your predictions <strong>of</strong> where <strong>the</strong> story will go next on<br />
each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se three conflicts.<br />
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10 <strong>The</strong> Root People<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
surge “Go with <strong>the</strong> surge!” Roger shouted. “Don’t fight it!” (rush, flow)<br />
lee “We rested in <strong>the</strong> lee <strong>of</strong> Goose Island. “ (an area sheltered from <strong>the</strong> wind)<br />
irrational “My first irrational thought was <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> root people.” (illogical, crazy)<br />
mercy “My next thought was <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf – and Lisa, out <strong>the</strong>re alone, at its mercy.” (idiom<br />
meaning without any protection against, helpless before)<br />
peeled “We started across Queen’s Sound…our eyes peeled for <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf.” (on sharp lookout<br />
for)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Do Aaron and his dad capsize? What does “brace” mean in kayaking terms? What is a haystack and<br />
how do you counter it?<br />
2. What is <strong>the</strong> plan to stay out <strong>of</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf? Who has <strong>the</strong> advantage in this cat and mouse<br />
game?<br />
3. What is <strong>the</strong> mood <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> kayakers in this chapter?<br />
4. Has Cassidy added anything positive to <strong>the</strong> trip so far? Does he create only tension or is Aaron just<br />
too sensitive?<br />
5. What is <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> Dad’s story about <strong>the</strong> Tlingit people? Why did <strong>the</strong> author put this in <strong>the</strong> story?<br />
How does <strong>the</strong> chapter art add to <strong>the</strong> campfire story?<br />
6. Are <strong>the</strong>y any possible answers to Lisa’s disappearance o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Choose one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> six kayakers and write a Dear Abby letter from him/her. Address any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
conflicts in this story and ask for advice.<br />
2. Swap letters with ano<strong>the</strong>r student and answer <strong>the</strong>ir letter providing sound advice for <strong>the</strong> problems as<br />
Dear Abby would.<br />
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11 Skull<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
indifference “Her smile made my heart glad; her indifference made me glum.” (coldness, unconcern)<br />
haggard “…and he looked haggard, as skinny as a scarecrow.” (worn, fatigued)<br />
hewing “…<strong>the</strong>se people were still here…hewing dugout canoes from red and yellow cedar.” (make<br />
or shape with an ax)<br />
exhaustion We circled island after island…paddling till hunger and exhaustion sent us back to<br />
camp.” (tiredness, fatigue)<br />
imperative “It was <strong>the</strong> “unspoken imperative” as my dad would say.” (law, rule, <strong>com</strong>mand)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. What is <strong>the</strong> plan to find Lisa?<br />
2. Do you think Cassidy is responsible somehow for her disappearance? Does anyone think that? What<br />
happened between Cassidy and Lisa?<br />
3. Why would anyone want to explore a burial island?<br />
4. What is <strong>the</strong> “unspoken imperative?” What does that phrase mean?<br />
5. How did Cassidy get involved in <strong>the</strong> hunt?<br />
6. What danger might Lisa be in when <strong>the</strong>y find her?<br />
6. What is <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> human skull? How does this affect <strong>the</strong> story?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Jonathan London makes his writing sing with similes and alliterative passages.<br />
Examples:<br />
a. “<strong>The</strong> usual twinkle in his eye was buried like a blackened coal.”<br />
b. “A lone loon, perhaps lost. Like Lisa, I thought.”<br />
Look for figurative language in <strong>the</strong> newspaper. Find examples and determine how <strong>the</strong>se elements <strong>of</strong><br />
writing added to <strong>the</strong> piece.<br />
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12 Burial Island<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
mortuary<br />
totem “A wea<strong>the</strong>red, ancient mortuary totem leaned toward me from <strong>the</strong> trees.” (death pole to<br />
<strong>com</strong>memorate <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> an Indian <strong>com</strong>munity when he dies)<br />
hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia “What I’m worried about is hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia.” (abnormally low body temperature)<br />
unconscious “Lisa was still unconscious.” (not conscious, knocked out)<br />
mock “He mock died, <strong>the</strong>n sprung up and walked on his hands…” (fake, pretend)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. What is Lisa’s condition when <strong>the</strong>y find her? How do <strong>the</strong>y get her back to camp?<br />
2. What does <strong>the</strong> idiom mean “we could lose her?” How do <strong>the</strong>y treat her for hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia?<br />
3. How does Lisa explain what happened to her? Do you think she had a good reason for leaving? If you<br />
were Roger, what would you say or do?<br />
4. What is Aaron feeling? Are <strong>the</strong>se feelings normal?<br />
5. How has <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf altered <strong>the</strong>ir trip? Is <strong>the</strong>re anything else <strong>the</strong>y could do besides hide out?<br />
6. How has Jonathan London built suspense into this chapter? What questions do you have at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong><br />
this chapter?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. People <strong>of</strong>ten test <strong>the</strong>ir abilities against Mo<strong>the</strong>r Nature and end up risking <strong>the</strong>ir lives. Find examples <strong>of</strong><br />
such stories in <strong>the</strong> news. What was <strong>the</strong> out<strong>com</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> test? Who won?<br />
2. Obituaries are one form <strong>of</strong> writing found in <strong>the</strong> newspaper. What are <strong>the</strong> purposes <strong>of</strong> an obituary?<br />
How could an obituary be <strong>com</strong>pared to a mortuary totem? Find an obituary and discuss with a fellow<br />
student what you learned from it.<br />
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13 Cat and Mouse<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
stringer “I came back with <strong>the</strong> big fish dangling from a stringer…” (an open hook that slides<br />
through <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> a fish’s lower jaw to hold <strong>the</strong> fish on a chain after it is caught.)<br />
haven “…we decided to slip back out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lagoon…and seek a better haven.” (safe place,<br />
refuge)<br />
tidal rip “When we got to <strong>the</strong> opening, a tidal rip slashed across <strong>the</strong> way…” (a body <strong>of</strong> water made<br />
rough by <strong>the</strong> conflict <strong>of</strong> opposing tides or currents.)<br />
talons “We hung upside down…clutched in <strong>the</strong> icy grip <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> current – like <strong>the</strong> talons <strong>of</strong> an<br />
osprey…” (<strong>the</strong> claws <strong>of</strong> a bird <strong>of</strong> prey or fish hawk)<br />
pummeled “We hung upside down from our cockpits…pummeled by bubbles <strong>of</strong> light.” (pounded)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. What does <strong>the</strong> group do when <strong>the</strong>y hear <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf’s engine? Why do <strong>the</strong>y split up? What do you<br />
think <strong>the</strong> captain would do if he found <strong>the</strong> kayakers?<br />
2. How do you know <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf is seriously looking for <strong>the</strong>m?<br />
3. Why does food taste so good when you are camping?<br />
4. When Aaron and Lisa talk, she tells him not to worry, she can take care <strong>of</strong> herself. Would you agree<br />
with her? What would be <strong>the</strong> advantages and disadvantages <strong>of</strong> being <strong>the</strong> only female on such a trip?<br />
5. Dad slips and bruises his elbow. What are <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> his fall?<br />
6. When Lisa and Aaron paddle toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y hope to “fly through <strong>the</strong> water like a dolphin.” Explain<br />
what actually happened.<br />
7. How do you right yourself in a kayak?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Throughout our story, Willie has used charts to plan <strong>the</strong>ir trip and determine <strong>the</strong>ir location just as he<br />
does in this chapter. How does a newspaper make use <strong>of</strong> charts, graphs, maps, and tables? Find an<br />
example and explain how to read <strong>the</strong> information in <strong>the</strong> graphic and what it adds to <strong>the</strong> article.<br />
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14 <strong>The</strong> Storm<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
Eskimo roll “I’d never learned how to do an Eskimo roll…” (a technique used in kayaking to recover<br />
from a rollover in <strong>the</strong> water)<br />
instinctively “Instinctively, we pushed out <strong>of</strong> our cockpits and swirled around…” (naturally,<br />
automatically)<br />
adrenalin “<strong>The</strong>n with a bolt <strong>of</strong> adrenalin, I shot to <strong>the</strong> surface.” (chemical created by <strong>the</strong> adrenal<br />
gland in response to stress stimulating spontaneous nerve action)<br />
exposure “You’ll die <strong>of</strong> exposure if we stay here any longer…” (being unprotected from severe<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>r)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. How did Lisa and Aaron survive <strong>the</strong>ir rollover? What are <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> this rollover?<br />
2. How would you describe Cassidy’s <strong>com</strong>ments to Aaron? What is <strong>the</strong> game <strong>the</strong>y are playing? Who is<br />
winning?<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> Sea Wolf is terrorizing <strong>the</strong> kayakers: it is unlawfully threatening and intimidating through <strong>the</strong> use<br />
<strong>of</strong> violence and force. Why? What would you like to see <strong>the</strong> kayakers do?<br />
4. What is <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> kayakers when <strong>the</strong>y reach Hunter Island?<br />
5. Do you believe <strong>the</strong> captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf just wants to talk? What do you think he will do now?<br />
6. What would you like to see happen in <strong>the</strong> next chapter?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. In many ways, <strong>the</strong> actions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf can be likened to terrorism and unfortunately terrorism is<br />
in <strong>the</strong> news almost daily. Find examples <strong>of</strong> terrorism in <strong>the</strong> news. What does a terrorist hope to<br />
ac<strong>com</strong>plish? What means does he use? How does this <strong>com</strong>pare with <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf?<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> kayakers react as a team to save Lisa and Aaron from <strong>the</strong>ir rollover. What are <strong>the</strong> advantages and<br />
disadvantages <strong>of</strong> working on a team? <strong>The</strong> news will hold articles that highlight both teamwork and <strong>the</strong><br />
independent Bspirit. Which do you prefer? Is one more important than ano<strong>the</strong>r?<br />
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15 Kidnapped<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
vicious “With his black eyes darting in <strong>the</strong> fire glow, he looked more scared than vicious.”<br />
(violent, cruel)<br />
nausea “…I sat shivering and fighting nausea.” (vomiting)<br />
stench “<strong>The</strong> stench <strong>of</strong> vomit, dead clams, and human waste assaulted me…” (stink)<br />
bile “Bile leaped to my throat and <strong>the</strong> hatch above me banged open.” (fury, rage)<br />
hatch (an opening in <strong>the</strong> deck <strong>of</strong> a ship or <strong>the</strong> cover for such an opening)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. How many members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf <strong>com</strong>e after <strong>the</strong> kayakers? Who are <strong>the</strong>y? What weapons do <strong>the</strong>y<br />
use?<br />
2. How do <strong>the</strong> kayakers fight back? What weapons do <strong>the</strong>y use?<br />
3. What ends <strong>the</strong> fight? Who suffered <strong>the</strong> most in <strong>the</strong> fight?<br />
4. Why does <strong>the</strong> captain kidnap Aaron? What does he intend to do with him?<br />
5. Once Aaron is forced on <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf, what does he find on board? Are <strong>the</strong> passengers held against<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir will?<br />
6. Why haven’t <strong>the</strong> Chinese passengers been taken to Vancouver already since <strong>the</strong> boat is now two days<br />
north <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city?<br />
7. Would <strong>the</strong>y really kill Aaron?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> human conditions aboard <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf horrify Aaron. Find articles that highlight <strong>the</strong> living<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs that differ from your own. Describe <strong>the</strong>se conditions? What can be done to help?<br />
Find an article that is international, national, state, and local in origin.<br />
2. If a story were written about <strong>the</strong> passengers’ plight aboard <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf it would be called a feature<br />
story. Feature stories are usually <strong>of</strong> human interest not hard news. Create a feature story about <strong>the</strong> plight<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> passengers. What do you think will happen to <strong>the</strong>m?<br />
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16 Yin Yang<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
fatigue “Fatigue rained down on me.” (tiredness, exhaustion)<br />
deported “All get deported if you report us.” (unwillingly returned to <strong>the</strong>ir native country)<br />
yin-yang “I must do right thing now. Yin yang.” (positive/negative, male/female, In Chinese<br />
philosophy, <strong>the</strong> two cosmic forces <strong>of</strong> creative energy, everything originates and depends on<br />
<strong>the</strong> interaction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se opposite and <strong>com</strong>plimentary principles)<br />
<strong>com</strong>mando “His face was blackened with charcoal, like a <strong>com</strong>mando.” (a member <strong>of</strong> a military unit<br />
trained for hit and run raids into enemy territory)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Who freed Aaron and why? Should Aaron keep <strong>the</strong> promise he made?<br />
2. Who is Wong? Is he a smuggler or a refugee? What does Wong mean…”I must do right thing now.<br />
Yin Yang?”<br />
3. How does <strong>the</strong> diver hope to convince <strong>the</strong> captain that Aaron had a knife? Will <strong>the</strong> captain believe it?<br />
4. What were <strong>the</strong> two plans put toge<strong>the</strong>r to save Aaron? How do <strong>the</strong> plans represent <strong>the</strong> people involved?<br />
Which do you think was <strong>the</strong> better plan and why?<br />
5. Aaron <strong>com</strong>es to some realizations after this scare with <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf. What does he learn?<br />
6. What is <strong>the</strong> mood at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> this chapter? How does <strong>the</strong> author create this mood? What words<br />
does he use?<br />
7. How would you like to see Bella Bella end? What would make a satisfying ending to our story?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. You are a reporter for <strong>the</strong> Bella Bella News. Write <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> this chapter as a front page news story.<br />
Start with a strong lead including who, what, where, when, why and how. Include quotes from <strong>the</strong><br />
characters you interviewed.<br />
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17 Bella Bella<br />
Vocabulary/Context/Definition<br />
mature “You were very…well, mature.” (grown up, adult)<br />
ruthless<br />
hostage “<strong>The</strong> captain was ruthless. He’d hold <strong>the</strong>m hostage. (merciless) (a person held and<br />
manipulated by <strong>the</strong> demands <strong>of</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r)<br />
convictions “…<strong>the</strong> power <strong>of</strong> my convictions…made me sure I could persuade him.” (beliefs,<br />
opinions)<br />
resonated “…a wolf’s howl resonated through my blood – and made it sing.” (echoed)<br />
Question/Predict/Evaluate<br />
1. Aaron’s dad says he is mature. What does he mean by that? What words could your<br />
parents say that would mean <strong>the</strong> most to you?<br />
2. What is <strong>the</strong> promise Aaron made to Wong? Should he keep it?<br />
3. Describe <strong>the</strong> battle <strong>of</strong> opinions that is going on between Aaron and his dad and within Aaron’s own<br />
mind?<br />
4. If Aaron is able to persuade his dad, what course <strong>of</strong> action will <strong>the</strong>y take?<br />
5. How might this decision be different if it involved <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs on <strong>the</strong> trip? What would Willie and<br />
Cassidy do? What would Lisa and Roger want to do? Whose decision is it really?<br />
6. What do you think should be done? Whom do you agree with or do you have ano<strong>the</strong>r solution?<br />
7. Aaron says when <strong>the</strong>y returned to Bella Bella that he felt like a different person. What is different<br />
about him?<br />
8. As a reader, how are you different because <strong>of</strong> reading this story? What have you learned over <strong>the</strong>se 17<br />
chapters?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newspaper Connection<br />
1. Making decisions that involve o<strong>the</strong>r people is very serious and must be well considered. Find examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> such decisions in <strong>the</strong> news – court decisions would be one place to start. How are decisions made in a<br />
democracy?<br />
2. After all that has happened in this story and all that you have read in <strong>the</strong> newspaper, what are your<br />
opinions about how <strong>the</strong> United States should handle <strong>the</strong> problem <strong>of</strong> illegal immigration? Write an<br />
editorial that clearly states your opinion, your solution, and <strong>the</strong> reasons behind it.<br />
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III. AFTER READ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Here are three ways to extend <strong>the</strong> story. Use after each chapter or when <strong>the</strong> story is<br />
<strong>com</strong>pleted. Students can be encouraged to use all <strong>the</strong> different ideas over <strong>the</strong> course <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
story.<br />
1. Response Web for a Serialized <strong>Story</strong><br />
2. Exit Slips<br />
3. Four-Two-One<br />
Write <strong>the</strong><br />
action <strong>of</strong> this<br />
story as a front<br />
page news<br />
story including<br />
a strong lead.<br />
1. Response Web for a Serialized <strong>Story</strong><br />
Choose a<br />
character o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
than Aaron and<br />
write this chapter<br />
from his/her<br />
point <strong>of</strong> view.<br />
Write a summary<br />
<strong>of</strong> this chapter<br />
using 5 important<br />
vocabulary<br />
words.<br />
Find a news<br />
article with a<br />
similar idea or<br />
<strong>the</strong>me as this<br />
chapter and make<br />
connections.<br />
Response<br />
Web for a<br />
Serialized<br />
<strong>Story</strong><br />
Visualize what is<br />
happening and<br />
create a picture <strong>of</strong><br />
it in any medium.<br />
Practice reading a<br />
part that includes<br />
20 lines or more<br />
and work on<br />
fluency.<br />
Ask your own<br />
questions<br />
about this<br />
chapter and<br />
share with a<br />
classmate.<br />
Identify words<br />
<strong>the</strong> author uses to<br />
paint his pictures<br />
and use <strong>the</strong>m in a<br />
piece <strong>of</strong> your<br />
own writing.<br />
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2. Exit Slips<br />
At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> each chapter, students will respond in writing to what <strong>the</strong>y have read. Exit slips are<br />
tools for determining what students have learned at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> class or mini-lesson. Exit slips are handed<br />
in before students leave class.<br />
Suggestions:<br />
• What did you learn that was new today?<br />
• What questions do you have after today’s chapter?<br />
• What is unclear after today’s chapter?<br />
• What predictions do you have for <strong>the</strong> next chapter?<br />
• What 3 or 4 things are important to remember after today’s chapter?<br />
• What connections have you made to today’s chapter?<br />
• List 3 facts important about <strong>the</strong> story so far.<br />
3. Four-Two-One<br />
This strategy will help students reflect on what <strong>the</strong>y have learned and help <strong>the</strong>m determine what is<br />
important in a piece <strong>of</strong> reading.<br />
A. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> each chapter, students will individually write down four words, phrases, or<br />
sentences in <strong>the</strong> boxes that capture <strong>the</strong> most important ideas from <strong>the</strong> chapter.<br />
B. With partners or small groups, students will share <strong>the</strong>ir four words and look for those <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have in <strong>com</strong>mon. From <strong>the</strong>ir lists <strong>of</strong> four, students will agree on two words, phrases, or sentences<br />
that are most important from today’s chapter.<br />
C. <strong>The</strong>n determine <strong>the</strong> one word, big idea, or <strong>the</strong>me that best represents <strong>the</strong> most important<br />
learning from <strong>the</strong> chapter.<br />
A.<br />
B.<br />
C.<br />
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ANSWERS TO QUESTION/PREDICT/EVALUATE<br />
Chapter 1<br />
1. Aaron and his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Lisa and her fa<strong>the</strong>r, Roger, and Cassidy and his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Willie. <strong>The</strong> three men were in<br />
Vietnam toge<strong>the</strong>r and all six took a river raft trip toge<strong>the</strong>r in Utah <strong>the</strong> previous summer.<br />
2. Aaron’s doubts include traveling with Cassidy whom he doesn’t trust, seasickness, being up since three a.m.,<br />
tiredness, never having sea kayaked before. Answers will vary (AWV).<br />
3. On page 4 an internet source is noted for a map <strong>of</strong> this area.<br />
4. AWV.<br />
5. AWV.<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> kayaks cannot be directly <strong>of</strong>f loaded from <strong>the</strong> ferry to <strong>the</strong> wharf. So two slings are slipped around <strong>the</strong> kayak<br />
and connected to a winch (pulley) by lines. <strong>The</strong> kayak is <strong>the</strong>n lowered by <strong>the</strong> winch into <strong>the</strong> sea.<br />
7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 2<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> title is taken from an old island village called Bella, Bella located in British Columbia in western Canada.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is also an Indian reservation <strong>the</strong>re. Native Americans are called First Nations in Canada.<br />
2. Willie says <strong>the</strong>re are fishing boats that smuggle drugs and even illegal immigrants from China.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> group head north along <strong>the</strong> coast and hopefully <strong>the</strong>y can find a place to pull into and sleep for <strong>the</strong> night.<br />
4. AWV. So far you know that Cassidy was on <strong>the</strong> trip to Desolation Canyon last summer, he saved Aaron’s dad’s<br />
life, Aaron doesn’t trust him because Cassidy threw rocks at him and Lisa, practically drowned Aaron and almost<br />
caused a rattlesnake to bite Lisa. He is Willie’s 15 year old son, he has no mo<strong>the</strong>r, and he tends to speak his mind.<br />
Aaron calls him a “menacing presence”.<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> fishing boat was filled with “shadowy human shapes” that used searchlights and moved quickly in <strong>the</strong> water<br />
rocking <strong>the</strong>ir kayaks. <strong>The</strong>y are loud and boisterous and like to kid <strong>the</strong> kayakers. AWV. <strong>The</strong>y do help <strong>the</strong>m by<br />
suggesting a place to sleep for <strong>the</strong> night.<br />
6. & 7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 3<br />
1. Early that morning Cassidy picks up Lisa still in her sleeping bag and holds her over <strong>the</strong> edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> raft dangling<br />
over <strong>the</strong> water. AWV.<br />
2. Aaron has a crush on Lisa. “She was probably <strong>the</strong> prettiest tomboy to ever sail <strong>the</strong> seas.” “Her touch sent a thrill<br />
through my body.” Ch.1. When Aaron thinks Cassidy amuses Lisa, it hurts him. <strong>The</strong>y skip stones and run on <strong>the</strong><br />
beach toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> kayakers stay dry with spray skirts around <strong>the</strong> rim <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cockpit which cinches and doesn’t allow water to go<br />
beneath <strong>the</strong>ir waists. <strong>The</strong>y will live <strong>of</strong>f what <strong>the</strong>y catch. <strong>The</strong>y have c<strong>of</strong>fee in <strong>the</strong> a.m. to warm up. <strong>The</strong> views are<br />
breathtaking, <strong>the</strong> sunrise is aglow, <strong>the</strong>y see bald eagles, <strong>the</strong>y see barges, ships, seals, <strong>the</strong>y island hop, <strong>the</strong>y follow<br />
deer paths, <strong>the</strong>ir backs and shoulders ache, <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r is an unknown.<br />
4. AWV. Cassidy is a “menacing presence.” <strong>The</strong> wolf could be watching <strong>the</strong>m. A <strong>com</strong>mercial fishing boat <strong>com</strong>es<br />
by, <strong>the</strong> man aboard it doesn’t wave, he was large, grim faced, brutal looking. <strong>The</strong> talk <strong>of</strong> smugglers unnerves Aaron.<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> man’s yellow tinted sunglasses blazed in <strong>the</strong> sun and <strong>the</strong>y remind Aaron <strong>of</strong> a wolf’s eyes...watching.<br />
6. AWV.<br />
Chapter 4<br />
1. AWV. Controlling <strong>the</strong> wake <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> boat so it doesn’t rock o<strong>the</strong>rs, etc.<br />
2. AWV.<br />
3. Whenever Cassidy <strong>com</strong>es near Lisa or tries to impress her, Aaron is jealous. He doesn’t like it that Cassidy has<br />
rippling muscles and he likes to show <strong>of</strong>f. Cassidy likes to show up Aaron as well. AWV.<br />
4. & 5. AWV. <strong>The</strong>y could foreshadow what is to <strong>com</strong>e in <strong>the</strong> story, or <strong>of</strong>fer o<strong>the</strong>r clues to <strong>the</strong> plot.<br />
6. Sea wolves or killer whales, could overturn <strong>the</strong> kayakers and cause serious problems because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir size.<br />
7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 5<br />
1. Willie has seen killer whales fling sea lions like mice, killing <strong>the</strong>m. Roger adds that killer whales will “fly right up<br />
<strong>the</strong> beach, snatch a sea lion or harbor seal, and wriggle back into <strong>the</strong> surf. But nei<strong>the</strong>r have heard <strong>of</strong> a whale<br />
attacking a kayaker even though kayakers have gone missing.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> menu includes mussels steamed with garlic and scallions and lemon juice, poured over linguini with sea salt<br />
and pepper to taste.<br />
3. Cassidy creates tension by locking Aaron in a choke hold shutting <strong>of</strong>f his air. <strong>The</strong>n Cassidy tells Willie to wash his<br />
own dishes. AWV.<br />
4. AWV. Aaron’s dad does trust Cassidy since he saved his life on <strong>the</strong> Desolation Canyon trip.<br />
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5. & 6. AWV.<br />
Chapter 6<br />
1. Willie thinks <strong>the</strong> gunshot could be poachers who are hunting deer or <strong>com</strong>mercial fishermen shooting seals, sea<br />
lions, or otter. Roger thinks it is crazies shooting at seabirds for fun.<br />
2. AWV. Willie and Roger try to make polite conversation saying hello and talking about <strong>the</strong> fishing. Perhaps <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are trying to break <strong>the</strong> tension because <strong>the</strong> captain just stares and watches <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
3. He stares with his sunglasses that don’t let you see in, he watches <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong>re is a rifle behind him, <strong>the</strong> boat’s<br />
name is Sea Wolf, his words are short, he <strong>of</strong>fers little talk with no friendliness.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> captain growls at Wong and talks menacingly to him; <strong>the</strong>y hear a thump and a human cry from within <strong>the</strong><br />
boat believing he has hit Wong. <strong>The</strong> phrase about “Two Wongs don’t make a white” is racially ugly.<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> kayakers talk that <strong>the</strong> captain could be smuggling illegal immigrants from China and that is where <strong>the</strong> cry<br />
came from. He could also be catching geoducks for money without a license.<br />
6. AWV.<br />
Chapter 7<br />
1. If <strong>the</strong> captain is smuggling for big money he is risking being caught and jailed. Just like modern pirates.<br />
2. AWV.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> kayakers have been able to find <strong>the</strong>ir food right in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m as if <strong>the</strong>y went to <strong>the</strong> garden to pick<br />
tomatoes or lettuce and Roger expects everyone to help <strong>the</strong>mselves and do <strong>the</strong>ir share <strong>of</strong> picking from <strong>the</strong> sea.<br />
AWV. <strong>The</strong>y all have <strong>the</strong>ir likes and dislikes…Cassidy doesn’t like raw snails…but <strong>the</strong>y are enjoying <strong>the</strong> food and<br />
Willie’s cooking.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> raw beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> area and <strong>the</strong> range <strong>of</strong> wildlife are stunning in <strong>the</strong> air, on land, and in <strong>the</strong> sea.<br />
5. A coyote is a people smuggler who helps bring o<strong>the</strong>rs into a country illegally but <strong>of</strong>tentimes also unsafely and<br />
for huge amounts <strong>of</strong> money.<br />
6. Aaron can’t get <strong>the</strong> image <strong>of</strong> a TV story that showed illegal immigrants locked and abandoned in <strong>the</strong> back <strong>of</strong> a<br />
truck by a coyote. <strong>The</strong> only thing left was a pile <strong>of</strong> dead bodies.<br />
7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 8<br />
1. Cassidy first threw a rock at <strong>the</strong> bear and <strong>the</strong>n everyone followed except Aaron’s dad until <strong>the</strong> bear swam <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r way. AWV.<br />
2. Aaron feels like he has been kicked in <strong>the</strong> stomach. He couldn’t remember <strong>the</strong> last time his dad praised him.<br />
3. What if ????? AWV.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong>ir passage through Tide Rip Pass was like shooting <strong>the</strong> rapids in Desolation Canyon so <strong>the</strong>y have<br />
experience and will be probably calmer than <strong>the</strong>y o<strong>the</strong>rwise would have been.<br />
5. AWV. 6. AWV. 7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 9<br />
1. <strong>The</strong>y probably saw <strong>the</strong> smoke from <strong>the</strong>ir fire. <strong>The</strong>y didn’t land <strong>the</strong>ir fishing boat in <strong>the</strong> surf, <strong>the</strong>y used a dory<br />
to get from <strong>the</strong> fishing boat to <strong>the</strong> shore.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> kids are shaken; <strong>the</strong>y crawl out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir tent and head to <strong>the</strong> woods toge<strong>the</strong>r. Cassidy has been in<br />
tough scrapes before so he may be braver or more street smart. AWV.<br />
3. AWV. Aaron’s dad may have been supporting Cassidy or patting him to stay calm since he makes a violent<br />
outburst. AWV.<br />
4. AWV. <strong>The</strong>re is a real contrast between <strong>the</strong> beautiful line from <strong>the</strong> song and <strong>the</strong> violent men <strong>the</strong> kayakers have<br />
managed to avoid.<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> new plan is to get out at dawn, head south along <strong>the</strong> coast <strong>of</strong> Goose Island and round <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn tip before<br />
<strong>the</strong> wind picks up…and <strong>the</strong>y are discovered by <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf.<br />
6. AWV. <strong>The</strong>y are sitting flat on <strong>the</strong>ir bottoms with legs in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m and have to scramble to get out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
kayak. It is difficult.<br />
Chapter 10<br />
1. No <strong>the</strong>y do not, <strong>the</strong>y are able to use <strong>the</strong>ir paddle blades on an angle to “brace” <strong>the</strong>mselves and keep <strong>the</strong>mselves<br />
upright. A haystack is when a wave <strong>com</strong>ing into shore is reflected <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> cliff and bounces back against o<strong>the</strong>r waves<br />
<strong>com</strong>ing in. Roger urges <strong>the</strong>m to go with <strong>the</strong> surge and <strong>the</strong>y eventually slid out and away from <strong>the</strong> cliffs.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> plan is to hide out among <strong>the</strong> islands and lagoons, <strong>the</strong>n shoot up Hunter Channel back to Bella Bella for <strong>the</strong><br />
ferry four days later. No smoke in <strong>the</strong>ir fire, hug <strong>the</strong> shore and no paddling in daylight across wide open passages.<br />
AWV.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> mood is jubilant at conquering <strong>the</strong> waves, but somewhat somber as <strong>the</strong>y talk about serious subjects, enjoy<br />
<strong>the</strong> food, and tell stories in <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> campfire.<br />
4. AWV.<br />
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5. AWV. Perhaps this is just what you do around campfires or it could be connected to Lisa being gone in <strong>the</strong><br />
morning.<br />
6. AWV.<br />
Chapter 11<br />
1. Roger and Aaron each take a kayak to look for Lisa. Aaron’s dad will scout <strong>the</strong> shoreline.<br />
2. AWV. But Willie did ask Cassidy what happened between <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> night before. In <strong>the</strong> last chapter (<strong>the</strong><br />
night before) Lisa went <strong>of</strong>f to her tent, Cassidy followed her, <strong>the</strong>n later Lisa stumbled back to <strong>the</strong> fire. She was tense<br />
and angry and when asked “Where’s Cassidy?” she replied, “Like I care.”<br />
3. AWV.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> unspoken imperative was “we have to find her”. That means nothing else matters right <strong>the</strong>n.<br />
5. After Aaron and Roger return to <strong>the</strong>ir camp to get food and rest, Cassidy overrules Willie and joins <strong>the</strong>m for<br />
<strong>the</strong> next search in <strong>the</strong> afternoon.<br />
6. AWV. 7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 12<br />
1. Lisa is alive, wet, cold, a knot on her head, no blood, nothing broken. Hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia is <strong>the</strong> worry. <strong>The</strong>y put her in<br />
<strong>the</strong> forward cockpit <strong>of</strong> Roger’s kayak, got her into a raincoat and adjusted her life jacket to support her head in <strong>the</strong><br />
back. <strong>The</strong>y stuffed bags around her to support her body in <strong>the</strong> kayak.<br />
2. We could lose her means she could die. Roger wraps her in <strong>the</strong>ir sleeping bags, zipping <strong>the</strong> bags toge<strong>the</strong>r so <strong>the</strong>y<br />
can share body heat while sleeping by <strong>the</strong> fire.<br />
3. Lisa says she couldn’t sleep and just went <strong>of</strong>f exploring before everyone woke up. She got lost, slipped, hit her<br />
head on a boulder and passed out. AWV.<br />
4. AWV.<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> Sea Wolf has caused <strong>the</strong>m to hide out during <strong>the</strong> day <strong>the</strong>n paddle in <strong>the</strong> evening, finding ano<strong>the</strong>r cove to hide<br />
out in. AWV.<br />
6. AWV. <strong>The</strong> motor from <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf is very ominous. <strong>The</strong> last sentence in <strong>the</strong> chapter is threatening.<br />
Chapter 13<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> kayakers regroup and each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> three kayaks go a separate way to end up at <strong>the</strong> same cove. <strong>The</strong>y split up to<br />
try and fool <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf. AWV.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> Sea Wolf is serious because <strong>the</strong>y don’t give up, <strong>the</strong>y keep following <strong>the</strong> kayakers, using a spotlight to sweep<br />
<strong>the</strong> coast.<br />
3. AWV. Perhaps being outdoors spikes your appetite.<br />
4. AWV.<br />
5. Because Aaron’s dad has bruised his elbow, Cassidy <strong>of</strong>fers to take him in his kayak and paddle for him, Aaron<br />
gets mad about this idea, and Aaron gets teamed with Lisa in a kayak.<br />
6. What actually happens is that a tidal rip rushes across <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lagoon and it be<strong>com</strong>es very challenging<br />
for a kayak to make it to open water. Everyone gets through except Lisa and Aaron who capsize.<br />
7. AWV. Experienced kayakers are able to do a roll and flip <strong>the</strong>mselves over and upright again.<br />
Chapter 14<br />
1. Lisa and Aaron push out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir kayaks and head to <strong>the</strong> surface. <strong>The</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs help bring <strong>the</strong>m to shore and save<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir kayak. <strong>The</strong>y are freezing, soaked, <strong>the</strong>ir kayak almost sinks and everything in it is soaked.<br />
2. Cassidy is sarcastic in his <strong>com</strong>ments. AWV.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> Sea Wolf is trying to scare and threaten <strong>the</strong> kayakers so <strong>the</strong>y do not report it to <strong>the</strong> authorities on smuggling<br />
charges. AWV.<br />
4. When <strong>the</strong>y reach Hunter Island, <strong>the</strong>y are hungry, cold, risking <strong>the</strong> dangers <strong>of</strong> exposure and frightened. <strong>The</strong><br />
wea<strong>the</strong>r is threatening too as well as <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf.<br />
5. AWV. 6. AWV.<br />
Chapter 15<br />
1. <strong>The</strong>re are three men: <strong>the</strong> captain who has a gun against Aaron’s head, and two men dressed entirely in black<br />
holding spear guns.<br />
2. Lisa uses her pepper spray on <strong>the</strong> captain. Willie flings his knife grazing a man’s shoulder, Cassidy tackles <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r man in black. Roger tries to use his fishing knife too.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> fight ends when <strong>the</strong> captain, holding a gun to Aaron’s head, threatens to kill him if Roger doesn’t throw down<br />
his knife. Everyone follows his lead to save Aaron. <strong>The</strong> bad guys appeared to have suffered <strong>the</strong> most physical<br />
injuries but <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong> upper hand with <strong>the</strong>ir weapons.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> captain takes Aaron back to <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf as hostage to get everyone else to do what he wants…not turn <strong>the</strong><br />
captain in to authorities.<br />
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5. Aaron is put below deck and finds five haggard Asian faces <strong>the</strong>re. Aaron is bound by rope but <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs aren’t.<br />
AWV.<br />
6. AWV. Perhaps because <strong>the</strong> captain has been busy following <strong>the</strong> kayakers.<br />
7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 16<br />
1. Wong, <strong>the</strong> Chinese diver, frees Aaron. AWV.<br />
2. AWV. Wong is a smuggler because he said he would go to prison if Aaron reports <strong>the</strong>m. Wong says he must try<br />
to counter what <strong>the</strong> captain has done. Perhaps his one good deed with counteract <strong>the</strong> bad thing <strong>the</strong> captain has<br />
done by kidnapping Aaron.<br />
3. Wong purposely cuts himself to be able to convince <strong>the</strong> captain that Aaron attacked him with a knife and got<br />
away. AWV.<br />
4. Cassidy (wild and aggressive) was going to attack <strong>the</strong> ship like a <strong>com</strong>mando with Willie. Roger and Aaron’s dad<br />
(thoughtful and cautious) wanted to go to <strong>the</strong> Coast Guard. AWV.<br />
5. Aaron realizes that Cassidy is really strong and courageous and he admires him for that. Cassidy really would<br />
have tried to save him. He also realizes how much his dad loves him.<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> mood is tense and urgent because <strong>the</strong>y realize <strong>the</strong>y have very little time to get away. “…<strong>the</strong>y’ll be <strong>com</strong>ing for<br />
us.” “We’ve gotta split. Pronto!” <strong>The</strong> night is still; <strong>the</strong>y are listening for every sound. “If I had heard a motor cough<br />
into action, I think my heart would’ve exploded.”<br />
7. AWV.<br />
Chapter 17<br />
1. Aaron’s dad means he handled <strong>the</strong> whole thing in an adult way and he is proud <strong>of</strong> him. AWV.<br />
2. Aaron promised Wong he would not tell <strong>the</strong> authorities. AWV.<br />
3. Whe<strong>the</strong>r to tell <strong>the</strong> authorities or not is a topic <strong>of</strong> debate. Dad thinks <strong>the</strong>y must report <strong>the</strong>m; <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
dangerous and threatening. Aaron is fearful for Wong who helped him escape and <strong>the</strong> illegals. What will happen to<br />
<strong>the</strong>m if <strong>the</strong>y tell?<br />
4. Aaron hopes to persuade his dad to report <strong>the</strong> Sea Wolf but only after tw0 days which would allow <strong>the</strong> illegals<br />
<strong>the</strong> time to get to <strong>the</strong>ir families in Vancouver.<br />
5. AWV. 6. AWV. 7. AWV. 8. AWV.<br />
NATIONAL STANDARDS<br />
This teacher’s guide has been prepared and noted according to <strong>the</strong> STANDARDS FOR <strong>THE</strong><br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, sponsored by National Council for <strong>the</strong> Teachers <strong>of</strong> English and<br />
<strong>the</strong> International Reading Association.<br />
1. Students read a wide range <strong>of</strong> print and non-print texts to build an understanding <strong>of</strong> texts, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>mselves, and <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> cultures <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States and <strong>the</strong> world; to acquire new information; to respond to <strong>the</strong> needs and<br />
demands <strong>of</strong> society and <strong>the</strong> workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among <strong>the</strong>se texts are fiction and<br />
nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.<br />
2. Students read a wide range <strong>of</strong> literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aes<strong>the</strong>tic) <strong>of</strong> human experience.<br />
3. Students apply a wide range <strong>of</strong> strategies to <strong>com</strong>prehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate texts. <strong>The</strong>y draw on<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir prior experience, <strong>the</strong>ir interactions with o<strong>the</strong>r readers and writers, <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge <strong>of</strong> word meaning and<br />
<strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r texts, <strong>the</strong>ir word identification strategies, and <strong>the</strong>ir understanding <strong>of</strong> textual features (e.g., sound-letter<br />
correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics.)<br />
4. Students adjust <strong>the</strong>ir use <strong>of</strong> spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to<br />
<strong>com</strong>municate effectively with a variety <strong>of</strong> audiences and for different purposes.<br />
5. Students employ a wide range <strong>of</strong> strategies as <strong>the</strong>y write and use different writing process elements<br />
appropriately to <strong>com</strong>municate with different audiences for a variety <strong>of</strong> purposes.<br />
6. Students apply knowledge <strong>of</strong> language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media<br />
techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.<br />
7. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y ga<strong>the</strong>r, evaluate, and syn<strong>the</strong>size data from a variety <strong>of</strong> sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts,<br />
and people) to <strong>com</strong>municate <strong>the</strong>ir discoveries in ways that suit <strong>the</strong>ir purpose and audience.<br />
8. Students use a variety <strong>of</strong> technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, <strong>com</strong>puter networks,<br />
video) to ga<strong>the</strong>r and syn<strong>the</strong>size information and to create and <strong>com</strong>municate knowledge.<br />
9. Students develop an understanding <strong>of</strong> and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across<br />
cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.<br />
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10. Students whose first language is not English make use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir first language to develop <strong>com</strong>petency in <strong>the</strong><br />
English language arts and to develop understanding <strong>of</strong> content across <strong>the</strong> curriculum.<br />
11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> literacy<br />
<strong>com</strong>munities.<br />
12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to ac<strong>com</strong>plish <strong>the</strong>ir own purposes (e.g., for learning,<br />
enjoyment, persuasion, and <strong>the</strong> exchange <strong>of</strong> information).<br />
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