This Pack contains:
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Writing Guide
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel
Karana didn't want to miss the boat which took away the rest of her tribe, but how could she leave her brother behind? This story is based on the life of the 'Lost Woman of San Nicolas.'
This Writing Guide for Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins concentrates on the theme of survival. It's based on a true story of a "Lost Woman of San Nicolas" who lived alone on an island for 18 years. The guide provides comprehension questions, "Personally Thinking" discussion topics, and Writing Skills exercises for each lesson, covering chapters of the novel. Students are taught to identify and use similes and metaphors. It also includes Scripture Application sections with relevant Proverbs to memorize and discuss. The lessons are structured to take approximately three weeks to complete. The guide encourages critical thinking, analytical writing, and daily writing practice. It also outlines the process for students to complete and submit a multi-lesson essay on the theme of survival, including drafting, revising, and proofreading. A structured approach to essay writing is provided, from brainstorming to final submission.
This Pack contains:
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Writing Guide
The Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel
Karana didn't want to miss the boat which took away the rest of her tribe, but how could she leave her brother behind? This story is based on the life of the 'Lost Woman of San Nicolas.'
This Writing Guide for Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins concentrates on the theme of survival. It's based on a true story of a "Lost Woman of San Nicolas" who lived alone on an island for 18 years. The guide provides comprehension questions, "Personally Thinking" discussion topics, and Writing Skills exercises for each lesson, covering chapters of the novel. Students are taught to identify and use similes and metaphors. It also includes Scripture Application sections with relevant Proverbs to memorize and discuss. The lessons are structured to take approximately three weeks to complete. The guide encourages critical thinking, analytical writing, and daily writing practice. It also outlines the process for students to complete and submit a multi-lesson essay on the theme of survival, including drafting, revising, and proofreading. A structured approach to essay writing is provided, from brainstorming to final submission.
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Book Summary — 181 pages
Book Category — Medium
Focus — Survival; similes and metaphors
Focus Guide — 3 weeks
Grade Level — 5th – 8th
