Life of Pi by Yann Martel Click here

Life of Pi by Yann Martel Click here. Instruction to Individualized begin! Objectives

Objectives Provided novel specifics, students will be able to list the primary plot details of the novel, Life of Pi without error. Provided information on Pi Patel, students will be able to analyze Pi’s desire to make up an alternate story including animals instead of people without grammatical mistakes. Provided information on Pi Patel, students will be able to compare the experience of Pi Patel to his or her own life without grammatical mistakes. Back

Day 1 and 2 Pi Patel Richard Parker Santosh Patel Gita Patel/OJ Day 3/4

“A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. ” Next Reference: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=m 7 WBfntq. Uo. A

PI patel: character analysis Piscine Molitor Patel is the protagonist and, for most of the novel, the narrator. In the chapters that frame the main story, Pi, as a shy, graying, middle-aged man, tells the author about his early childhood and the shipwreck that changed his life. This narrative device distances the reader from the truth. We don’t know whether Pi’s story is accurate or what pieces to believe. This effect is intentional; throughout Pi emphasizes the importance of choosing the better story, believing that imagination trumps cold, hard facts. Keep Reading Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/canalysis. html

PI PATEL: CHARACTER ANALYSIS As a child, he reads widely and embraces many religions and their rich narratives that provide meaning and dimension to life. In his interviews with the Japanese investigators after his rescue, he offers first the more fanciful version of his time at sea. But, at their behest, he then provides an alternative version that is more realistic but ultimately less appealing to both himself and his questioners. The structure of the novel both illustrates Pi’s defining characteristic, his dependence on and love of stories, and highlights the inherent difficulties in trusting his version of events. Next Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/canalysis. html

Who is Pi’s character most closely related to? A. Ravi B. the hyena C. Richard Parker D. the zebra

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Correct! Pi Patel most closely resembles those characteristics of Richard Parker in the novel.

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Directions: List 5 aspects of each character that the two have in common. Pi Richard Parker Next

quick quiz Question #1 Piscine Molitor Patel is named after: A. a famous Indian government official B. a math tool C. a swimming pool D. his cousin

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Correct! Piscine Molitor Patel was named after a swimming pool. He learned to swim from a family friend, Francis Adirubasamy, against parental wishes.

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Question #2 Pi has a special affinity for his: A. prayer mat C. prayer beads B. Bible D. books

Correct! Pi had asked his parents for a prayer mat, a request that flustered them both. Attempts to distract Pi from his sudden interest in different religions failed; they gave in, and Pi came to treasure his mat. He would pray in the yard and his family would watch him like he was some exotic animal.

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Question #3 Which of the following religions does Pi not practice? A. Islam B. Christianity C. Buddhism D. Hindu

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Correct! Pi took on three religions at once, but Buddhism was not one of them. Menu

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Richard Parker: CHARACTER ANALYSIS Pi’s companion throughout his ordeal at sea is Richard Parker, a 450 -pound Royal Bengal tiger. Unlike many novels in which animals speak or act like humans, Richard Parker is portrayed as a real animal that acts in ways true to his species. It can be difficult to accept that a tiger and a boy could exist on a lifeboat alone, however, in the context of the novel, it seems plausible. Keep reading Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/canalysis. html

Richard Parker: CHARACTER ANALYSIS Captured as a cub, Parker grew up in the zoo and is accustomed to a life in captivity. He is used to zookeepers training and providing for him, so he is able to respond to cues from Pi and submit to his dominance. However, he is no docile house cat. He has been tamed, but he still acts instinctually, swimming for the lifeboat in search of shelter and killing the hyena and the blind castaway for food. When the two wash up on the shore of Mexico, Richard Parker doesn’t draw out his parting with Pi, he simply runs off into the jungle, never to be seen again. Next Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/canalysis. html

Directions: Please connect the characters that are 1. a. the sailor symbolic of each other in the story. Add the letter of the character on the right to the box of the corresponding character on the left. 2. b. the cook 3. c. Pi 4. d. Pi’s mother Next

Quick Quiz Question #1 Richard Parker is a: A. a snapping turtle B. Pi's grandfather C. the D. a Royal narrator Bengal tiger

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Correct! Richard Parker is a 450 -pound, 9 foot long Royal Bengal Tiger who symbolizes Pi’s most animalistic instincts in the story. Though Richard Parker is quite fearsome, ironically his presence helps Pi stay alive.

Question #2 Which becomes Pi’s most valuable tool in training Richard Parker? A. a whip C. fish B. a whistle D. an oar

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Correct! Pi utilized a whistle to attempt to train Richard Parker.

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Question #3 - BONUS Richard Parker’s name was originally____ before a clerical error was made. A. Hungry B. Tony C. Thirsty D. Vicious

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Correct! Richard Parker was the name of the Royal Bengal tiger’s owner, and Thirsty was the tiger’s name before a clerical mistake switched the two. Menu

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Santosh patel: CHARACTER DESCRIPTION Pi’s father. He once owned a Madras hotel, but because of his deep interest in animals decided to run the Pondicherry Zoo. A worrier by nature, he teaches his sons not only to care for and control wild animals, but to fear them. Though raised a Hindu, he is not religious and is puzzled by Pi’s adoption of numerous religions. The difficult conditions in India lead him to move his family to Canada. Next Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/characters. html

Quote Match Directions: Match each character with their corresponding quote from the story. 1. Santosh a. “We commonly say in the trade that the most dangerous animal in a zoo is Man. ” b. “So your story does have a happy ending. ” c. “Because, believing in everything at once is the same thing as believing in nothing. ” 2. Pi 3. Writer Next

Quick quiz Question #1 Santosh Patel runs the: A. the Pondicherry drug store C. the Pondicherry Museum B. the Pondicherry Zoo D. the Pondicherry shopping mall

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Correct! Santosh owned a Madras hotel, but because of his deep interest in animals decided to run the Pondicherry Zoo.

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Question #2 Pi’s father teaches him and his brother, Ravi, a lesson about wild animals by: A. throwing fish into a shark tank B. feeding a chicken to a lion C. feeding a wild goat to a tiger D. showing them a scar he received from a wolf

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Correct! Santosh Patel showed his boys a tiger killing a wild goat to demonstrate how they need to control, but also fear wild animals.

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Question #3 Santosh Patel became frustrated with the government’s actions and decided to move his family to _____: A. Canada C. Mexico B. Ireland D. America

Correct! When Santosh became frustrated with the government’s actions, he moved his family to Canada. Menu

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Gita patel: character description Pi’s beloved mother and protector. A book lover, she encourages Pi to read widely. Raised Hindu with a Baptist education, she does not subscribe to any religion and questions Pi’s religious declarations. She speaks her mind, letting her husband know when she disagrees with his parenting techniques. When Pi relates another version of his story to his rescuers, she takes the place of Orange Juice on the lifeboat. Keep reading Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/characters. html

Orange juice: character description The maternal orangutan that floats to the lifeboat on a raft of bananas. She suffers almost humanlike bouts of loneliness and seasickness. When the hyena attacks her, she fights back valiantly but is nonetheless killed and decapitated. Next Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/characters. html

What does the story of Orange Juice add to Pi’s tale? In what ways does Gita Patel support Pi? Would you consider Gita/Orange Juice to be a main character? Orange juice Gita Patel Do you prefer the story of Orange Juice or Gita Patel better? How is Orange Juice involved in the conflict? Next

QUICK QUIZ Question #1 Pi’s mother, Gita Patel, encourages him to ____. A. pray every day B. donate to the less fortunate C. read widely D. get a high paying job

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Correct! Gita Patel encourages Pi to read widely because she herself is a book lover.

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Question #2 Orange Juice initially floats up to Pi’s raft on her own, made of: B. bananas A. coconuts C. sticks D. metal rods

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Correct! Orange Juice floated up to Pi’s raft on a raft of her own, made of bananas. Pi could only salvage the net and not the bananas.

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Question #3 Pi is surprised at Orange Juice’s ______ demeanor, even when attacked by the ______. A. lazy; hyena B. humanlike; hyena C. humanlike; tiger D. energetic; tiger

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Correct! Pi noticed Orange Juice’s seasickness and longing for her own children. When the hyena attacked her, she did not go down without a fight. Menu- Day 3/4

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Points from the Plot Day 3 and 4 Overview Part III

Key Facts Overview Directions: Fill in the blanks. 1. Title: 2. Author: 3. Type of work: 4. Genre: 5. Time written: 6. Place written: 7. Narrator: 8. P. O. V: 9. Tone: 10. Setting: 11. Protagonist: Next

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2. Why did Pi’s father show him the violence that was Richard Parker killing the wild goat? 1. Do you believe people over exaggerate about the “harsh conditions” that zoos place on animals? Yes or No, and give a sentence explanation. Next

True or False 1. Pi was not born into Hinduism. True False 3. Getting animals used to the presence of humans is the key to running a smooth zoo. True False 2. Pi began to pray with Mr. Kumar and to visit a local mosque. True False 4. Pi decided to become a Christian when he was fourteen. True False Menu

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Correct! Pi’s family raised him as a Hindu, although they do not practice the religion. Back

Correct! Pi started to pray with Mr. Kumar and visit a local mosque as he explored different religions. Back

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Correct! Getting the animals used to human presence is the key to a smoothrunning zoo. Back

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Correct! Pi converted to-or more like practiced- Christianity when he was fourteen. Back

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Plot Summary At the beginning of Part Two, the ship is beginning to sink. Pi clings to a lifeboat and encourages a tiger, Richard Parker, to join him. Then, realizing his mistake in bringing a wild animal aboard, Pi leaps into the ocean. The narrative jumps back in time as Pi describes the explosive noise and chaos of the sinking: crewmembers throw him into a lifeboat, where he soon finds himself alone with a zebra, an orangutan, and a hyena, all seemingly in shock. The hyena kills the zebra and the orangutan, and then—to Pi’s intense surprise—Richard Parker reveals himself: the tiger has been in the bottom of the lifeboat all along. Soon the tiger kills the hyena, and Pi and Richard Parker are alone together at sea. Pi subsists on canned water and filtered seawater, emergency rations, and freshly caught sea life. He also provides for the tiger, whom he masters and trains. Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/summary. html Keep reading

Plot Summary continued… During a bout of temporary blindness brought on by dehydration, Pi has a run-in with another blind castaway. The two discuss food and tether their boats to one another. When the blind man attacks Pi, intending to eat him, Richard Parker kills him. Not long after, the boat pulls up to a strange island of trees that grow directly out of vegetation, without any soil. Pi discovers a huge colony of meerkats who sleep in the trees and freshwater ponds. One day, Pi finds human teeth in a tree’s fruit and comes to the conclusion that the island eats people. He and Richard Parker head back out to sea, finally washing ashore on a Mexican beach. Richard Parker runs off, and villagers take Pi to a hospital. Reference: http: //www. sparknotes. com/lit/lifeofpi/summary. html Menu

Please click the link that will bring you to You. Tube to view a video on Part III of the novel. Once you have viewed the online video, you have completed the individualized instruction. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=x 8 p 7 zut. G 7 g 0