Protagonist's Journey and Challenges

The teacher guides students through 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' Chapter 16, focusing on vocabulary and comprehension. Karana prepares for the Aleuts' return by modifying her canoe and exploring sea caves. She encounters a devilfish and plans to craft a special spear for future encounters.

What are students instructed to do while listening to the chapter?

• Draw pictures of the scenes

• Write down unfamiliar words

• Summarize each paragraph

• Answer questions in the book

What does the protagonist do every day while waiting for the ships?

• Watches for ships

• Gathers food

• Builds a shelter

• Writes in a journal

Why does the protagonist prepare a cave?

• To sleep during the day

• To keep her canoe safe

• To hide from the Aleuts

• To store her belongings

What problem does the protagonist face with the canoes?

• They are too small

• They are too expensive

• They are too heavy

• They are too fragile

How does the protagonist modify the canoe?

• By reinforcing it with metal

• By making it smaller

• By adding sails

• By painting it

What is the protagonist's dog's name?

• Kimo

• Lani

• Mako

• Rontu

How does the protagonist communicate with Rontu?

• By speaking words

• Using a whistle

• With written notes

• Through gestures

What does the protagonist discover in the sea caves?

• A hidden treasure

• A secret passage

• A place to hide the canoe

• A new type of fish

What is the protagonist's reaction to the sea caves?

• Fearful

• Excited

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

What type of fish does the protagonist encounter?

• A shark

• A devilfish

• A clownfish

• A tuna