Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapters 1-3

Draw the outline of The Island of the Blue Dolphins.

What is a ravine?

• A small, deep, narrow valley

• to hide something or someone from sight

• to speak, usually a conference between enemies under a truce

• not using or giving a lot of something

What does conceal mean?

• 4.5 miles

• to hide something or someone from sight

• not using or giving a lot of something

• A small, deep, narrow valley

If you were in charge of the island, would you accept Captain Orlov’s offer?

• Yes

• No

Who is the main character in this story?

• Captain Orlov

• Ramo

• Karana

• Debby the Dolphin

What did the Aleuts want to hunt?

Was Karana happy that the Aleuts were hunting sea otters?

• Yes

• No

Karana's older sister, Ulape, is never idle. What does idle mean?

• always grumpy

• always late

• always running

• not active

What is the pelt of a sea otter?

• the animal's teeth

• the animals claws

• the animal's skin/fur

• the animals eyes

Do you think that the Aleuts will remain peaceful?

• Yes

• No