The Law of Club and Fang U6W2

Which sentence would you include in a summary of Paragraphs 1-2?

• Buck’s environment in Alaska is chaotic and dangerous.

• There is no time for Buck to be bored in Alaska.

• The dogs can leap so quickly, like a flash of light.

• Buck enjoyed his lazy, sun-kissed life in California

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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How do the illustration and descriptions at the beginning establish the tone of the story?

• They make the situation feel light and celebratory.

• They make the situation feel dangerous and scary.

• They make the situation feel uncomfortable and busy.

• They make the situation feel friendly and loud

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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How do Paragraphs 2-4 develop the plot of the story?

• It explains Buck’s history and his time in California as a pet.

• It introduces Buck’s relationship with another sled dog, Curly.

• It gives background information about the Gold Rush in the 1890s.

• It explains a life-changing event that affected Buck’s future decisions.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the meaning of the word rushed as used in paragraph 3?

• bolted

• attacked

• hurried

• barked

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word assailants as used in paragraph 3?

• fliers

• burglers

• attackers

• friends

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does Buck’s perspective change over the course of the story?

• At first Buck is uncomfortable, and later he begins to adapt and understand his surroundings

• At first Buck feels full of courage, and later he begins to feel in uncomfortable and scared.

• At first Buck is uncomfortable, and later he feels excited to escape

• At first Buck is angry towards the other dogs, and later he becomes friendly

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which sentence states a theme of “The Law of Club and Fang”?

• It can sometimes be very difficult to move to a new place.

• You can learn valuable lessons from watching others.

• You can learn valuable lessons from keeping to yourself.

• Sometimes, watching scary things can make it hard for you to sleep.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the meaning of the word peril as used in paragraph 1?

• strange

• important

• happiness

• danger

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the meaning of the word consternation as used in paragraph 9?

• fun

• shock

• party

• danger

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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Which of these could be associated with both Brushfire AND The Law of Club and Fang?

• Characters are in a dangerous situation

• Characters are given a choice to leave their situation

• Characters witness a very violent scene

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9