Island of the Blue Dolphins ASSESSMENT

What survival skills did Karana demonstrate on the island?

• Hunting, fishing, building shelter, making weapons, foraging for food

• Swimming, climbing trees, singing to animals

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Describe one wildlife encounter Karana had on the island.

• Found a family of bears

• Encountered a pod of dolphins

• Came across a herd of elephants

• Encountered a pack of wild dogs

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did the cultural aspects of the island influence Karana's daily life?

• Karana's daily life was influenced by the cultural aspects of the island through intergalactic travel

• Karana's daily life was influenced by the cultural aspects of the island through underwater exploration

• Karana's daily life was influenced by the cultural aspects of the island through modern technology

• Karana's daily life was influenced by the cultural aspects of the island through shaping her beliefs, traditions, and practices.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What events led to Karana's shipwreck and subsequent isolation on the island?

• Accidental grounding of the ship on a reef

• Friendly encounter with a passing ship

• Karana's decision to explore the island alone

• Violent storm and tribe's evacuation due to Aleut attack

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Discuss the themes of loneliness and resilience as portrayed in the story.

• The protagonist's resilience is overshadowed by other characters

• The themes of loneliness and resilience are portrayed through the protagonist's isolated feelings and ability to endure hardships.

• The story does not touch upon the theme of loneliness

• Loneliness and resilience are not central themes in the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How did Karana's knowledge of the island's wildlife help her survive?

• Karana's knowledge of the island's wildlife helped her survive by giving her the ability to communicate with animals

• Karana's knowledge of the island's wildlife helped her survive by providing her with magical powers

• Karana's knowledge of the island's wildlife helped her survive by allowing her to identify edible plants, hunt for food, avoid dangerous animals, and make tools from natural resources.

• Karana's knowledge of the island's wildlife helped her survive by allowing her to fly away from danger

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What role did the wild dogs play in Karana's life on the island?

• The wild dogs were friendly companions to Karana during her time on the island.

• The wild dogs played a role in threatening Karana's safety and highlighting the dangers of the island.

• The wild dogs helped Karana find food and shelter on the island.

• The wild dogs were responsible for Karana's rescue from the island.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Explain how Karana's isolation impacted her mental and emotional state.

• Karana's isolation led to increased social interactions, improved mental health, and a sense of belonging.

• Karana's isolation impacted her mental and emotional state by causing loneliness, despair, and a sense of abandonment.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What cultural practices did Karana continue to observe while on the island?

• Singing, dancing, and painting

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Playing sports, watching movies, and listening to music

• Making weapons, gathering food, and maintaining her home

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In what ways did Karana show resilience in the face of adversity?

• Karana gave up easily and did not try to overcome challenges

• Karana relied on others to solve her problems instead of being independent

• Karana refused to adapt to her circumstances and remained stagnant

• Karana adapted to her environment, built shelter, found food, defended herself, and coped with loneliness and loss.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3