Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Chapters 1 - 2
What are some of Matt's responsibilities while his family is away?

Vocabulary:
snug (1)
blunderbuss (4)
awe (8)

Chapters 3 - 5
What "poor choices" are made by Matt during these chapters?  Hos will these affect his chances for survival?

Vocabulary:
vague (15)
shambles (20)
peering (23)
bitter (25)

Chapters 6 - 8

Explain Matt's plan to teach Attean.  How well does this plan work?  What changes does he need to make?

Vocabulary:
resentful (27)
despise (28)
savage (32)
dull (36)

Chapters 9 - 10

Which character, Matt or Attean, is more like Friday from Robinson Crusoe?  Explain.

Vocabulary:
admiration (40)
impatient (41)
ridiculous (47)
scorn (50)

Chapters 11 - 12

What are some examples of ways that Attean demonstrates patience?

Vocabulary:
disposition (53)
suspicious (56)
envious (59)
fray (62)

Chapters 13 - 15

What led to the bear attack?  What praise is Matt given?  Why?

Vocabulary:
clever (64)
mocking (67)
impolite (70)
immense (72)

Chapters 16 - 17

Why does Matt not feel welcome in the village at the end of the chapter?  How does Attean's past affect Matt?

Vocabulary:
imitation (80)
roused (83)
scarce (87)
discomfort (89)

Chapters 18 - 19

How does Matt's life change after his actions with the dog?

Vocabulary:
placid (93)
pleading (95)
ladle (99)
humilation (102)

Chapters 20 - 22

Should Matt have left the cabin?  Do you think he made the right choice?  Why or why not?

Vocabulary:
solemn (106)
diginity (10)
comrade (114)
doubt (16)

Chapters 23 - 25

Describe the reaction of Matt's family to his changed lifestyle.

Vocabulary:
meager (120)
scant (124)
drowsy (126)

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