Story Vocabulary:
Lair
Ravine
Gnawed
Sinew
Shellfish
Kelp
Headland
Lair
Ravine
Gnawed
Sinew
Shellfish
Kelp
Headland
Comprehension Check Questions
1. Sometimes novels are inspired by true stories. They may use imagined characters, places and events in a real setting. Which parts of Island of the Blue Dolphin do you think are real? Which parts do you think are made up?
2. How do you think the setting might affect the theme of the story?
3. During the time Karana was on the island, no one else came. What can we infer about the island?
4. Read the sentence: After her family and tribe left, Karana survived on a deserted island for many years.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of deserted. Look up the word in a dictionary to confirm.
5. What is one trait or skill that you have that would help you survive on an island alone? What skill don't you have that you would need?
1. Sometimes novels are inspired by true stories. They may use imagined characters, places and events in a real setting. Which parts of Island of the Blue Dolphin do you think are real? Which parts do you think are made up?
2. How do you think the setting might affect the theme of the story?
3. During the time Karana was on the island, no one else came. What can we infer about the island?
4. Read the sentence: After her family and tribe left, Karana survived on a deserted island for many years.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of deserted. Look up the word in a dictionary to confirm.
5. What is one trait or skill that you have that would help you survive on an island alone? What skill don't you have that you would need?