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Sign of the Beaverby Elizabeth George SpearNovel Study_________________________Student Name Homeroom #Prior to reading:How was life in the 1700’s different than life today? List at least three major differences: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 1, 2, 3. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.center517525aweboughsdeaconpassel flintsurveyor00aweboughsdeaconpassel flintsurveyorVocabulary: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use a dictionary if needed. We gathered ___________ of pine, fir and holly.The _____________prepared the map of the new region for the settlers.Henry’s dad was a ___________________ for the church.The beauty of the artist’s work filled her with _____________.Charles saw a _____________ of ducks at the pond.Sparks flew when his shovel accidentally hit ___________ while digging.Chapter 1: Father gave Matt two gifts. Explain the importance of each one. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 2: How had Matt’s father advised him to behave toward the Indians? __________________________________________________________________________________Tell why you think was good advice or bad advice: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Why was the missing rifle significant? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 4, 5, 6. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary Part one: Choose the word in the set that is MOST UNLIKE (antonym) the first word in meaning.bellowing:whisperingringingsingingboggy: swampydryhillysalvage:destroyprotectsaveabruptly:quicklysuddenlygraduallyVocabulary Part two: Choose the word in the set is that is MOST LIKE (synonym) the first word in meaning.winced:pattedcurledflinchedprobing:destroyingsearchingmakingglinted:gleamederasedomittedendure:enjoyrejecttolerateChapter 4: Matt’s feelings of optimism led him to be a little careless. Describe the results of that carelessness. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 5: In your opinion, what would have happened if the two Indians hadn’t been watching Matt climb the tree? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 6: Although Matt was grateful that the Indians saved his life, he also felt resentful. Explain. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 7, 8, 9. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary: Match the word on the left to the definition on the right. Place the correct letter on each line._____ 1. adz(adze)A. One who eats human flesh._____ 2. cannibalB. carpentry tool_____ 3. nonchalantlyC. wild, uncivilized_____ 4. savageD. a small book for teaching reading_____ 5. tokenE. an emblem or symbol_____ 6. primerF. indifferently, without concernChapter 7: Evaluate Matt and Attean’s first reading lesson. Explain if the lesson went well or not. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 8: What caused Attean to comment that white men were not as smart as Indians? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 9: Judge the fact that Attean withheld approval of Matt’s traps. (Why did he do that?) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 10 and 11. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary: Next to the vocabulary word, draw a small picture that illustrates the meaning of the word:SLOSHEDSOLEMNLYTHRASHINGCASCADEChapter 10: What evidence do you find in this chapter that show Attean’s and Matt’s feelings toward one another were changing? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 11: Explain the purpose of the sign of the beaver. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________How will Matt’s father react when he learns the meaning of the sign? _________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you feel he will react this way? ______________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 12, 13,14. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary Write the dictionary definition for the following words:Chagrin _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Goaded _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Sinew _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Verily _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 12 How is the bow Matt made alone similar to Attean’s bow? ______________________________________________________________________ How is it different? _________________________________________________________Chapter 13 What is the recurring theme of Matt’s daydreams? __________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 14 Attean told Matt the Beaver people’s story of Gluskabe. What puzzled Matt about it? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 15, 16 and 17. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary Circle the word that is a synonym for the vocabulary word.Boisterous:rowdyquietshiveringDignity:having pridesadweepingAping:jumpingbelievingcopyingImmense:tinymammothloudChapter 15: How did Matt prove himself a hero and win the admiration of Attean? _______________________________________________________________________________Chapter 16: Explain what the author meant when she wrote, “Matt felt the snake of worry crawling about behind every other thought”. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 17: Why did Attean’s grandmother reject Matt? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary Use each of the words in your own sentence. Use the dictionary if you are not sure of the meaning.Jabber ______________________________________________________________________________________________________pungent _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Heed ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ladle ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 18 Why did Matt feel troubled that winter? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 19 Matt’s encounter with Attean’s grandmother caused him ‘a sharp stab of homesickness’. Interpret this statement. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 20 Why was it so important to Attean to find a manitou? ______________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 21 Matt decided to refuse Saknis’s kind offer. Did he make the right decision? Explain your view. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read Chapters 22, 23. 24, 25. Complete the vocabulary activity and respond to the questions from each chapter.Vocabulary Match the vocabulary word to its meaning._______ caribouA. happy_______ teemingB. abounding_______ beseechC. deer_______ eagerD. implore_______ plunderE. sleigh_______ sledgeF. lootChapter 22 Describe the way Matt finally gained Attean’s respect. _________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 23 List some examples of things that Matt did that showed his ability to survive alone in the wilderness. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 24 What is the mood at the end of this chapter? What words would you use to describe it. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chapter 25 Predict how the family will react when Matt tells of his relationship with Attean. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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