Island of the Blue Dolphins By Scott ODell

Island of the Blue Dolphins By Scott O’Dell Illustrated by Russ Walks Focus Questions… What basic needs must be met for people to survive? Why do some people try harder than others to survive? Presentation by Redwood Jordan, 4 th grade, Porter Elementary, Fontana Unified School District

Selection Vocabulary be-fall pur-sued de-sert-ed id-ly chaf-ing

Selection Vocabulary: befall Use context clues, word structure, and/or apposition to determine the meaning. Whatever might befall me on the endless waters did not trouble me. Thomas hoped that no harm would befall his lost puppy. Befall: (verb) to happen to p. 324

Selection Vocabulary: pursued Use context clues, word structure, and/or apposition to determine the meaning. It meant far less than the thought of staying on the island alone, pursued by wild dogs. The cat pursued the mouse and finally caught it. Pursued: (verb) chased, followed, or hunted. p. 324

Selection Vocabulary: deserted Use context clues, word structure, and/or apposition to determine the meaning. Even greater was the thought of the deserted island I would return to. Jack felt deserted when his brother went to the game without him. Deserted: (verb) abandoned p. 329

Selection Vocabulary: idly Use context clues, word structure, and/or apposition to determine the meaning. The canoe drifted idly on the calm sea. Cara daydreamed as she swayed idly in her hammock. Idly: (adverb) lazily, slowly. p. 329

Selection Vocabulary: chafing Use context clues, word structure, and/or apposition to determine the meaning. My hands had begun to bleed from the chafing of the paddle. The tight shoes were chafing the back of her feet. Chafing: (verb) rubbing so as to make sore. p. 330