Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocabulary 7 - 8

a small, deep, narrow valley

• switch
• lair
• ravine
• pursue

too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc...

• vain
• fowl
• idle
• switch

to eat large amounts of food

• strewn
• gorged
• flee
• pelt

What is the meaning of pitch?

• light wind

• a narrow valley

• a black, sticky substance

• a wolf den

What is the meaning of mast?

• a narrow valley

• pole

• den

• a light wind

a brief, strong rush of wind

• gust

• heavy breeze
• intense zephyr
• breeze

During a DIY project, Nalu was looking for a substance similar to pitch to seal his wooden boat. What could he use?

• tar

• rug

• glue

• cream

During a science class, Pua and Jaxon were discussing the weather patterns for their project. Mia mentioned a sudden 'gust' they experienced yesterday. What is a synonym for 'gust'?

• wind

• blast

• breeze

• storm

What is another term for a ship's sail?

• mast

• helm

• bow

• stern

During a quick lunch break, Nalu noticed Jaxon gorge on his sandwich. What is a synonym for gorge in this context?

• swallow

• consume

• gulp

• chomp