Choose one of the following topics to research: Redbone coon
hounds Ozark Mountains Eastern Oklahoma Western Arkansas Bluetick
coon hounds Events in 1913 Raccoons
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Draw a topic Write down what you already know about the topic
Research the topic and discover at least 5 interesting facts about
the topic. Keep track of your sources!!! Make a poster to present
your information to the rest of the class!
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Include the following: Title and author of novel Topic name
Five interesting facts about your topic One or more photos or
designs Works Cited page-Where did you get your information?
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Why do you like Billy? What are his good characteristics?
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How important is Billys grandfather to him? Why?
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Describe Little Ann and Old Dan. Why are they such a good pair
of dogs? Would you like to have dogs like this? Why or why
not?
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The Pritchards are involved in several conflicts with Billy.
What tragic thing happens and how does it affect Billy?
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Billys family seems to be close. Give examples that show how
they are a strong family unit. (Include page numbers please!).
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The championship raccoon hunt is full of conflict. Explain the
conflicts and tell how Billy handles them.
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In the end the family moves into town. What led to this, and do
you think it was a good or bad idea? Why?
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Explain the events that led to the death of Old Dan and Little
Ann. How is the red fern symbolic?
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residential scalded cur crude priceless caressed
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1. Why, according to the man, was it a rare day? 2. Describe
the scene in which the dogs are fighting. 3. Why did the man
believe the dog belonged in the country? 4. How did the man help
the dog? 5. Describe the two cups on the mantel.
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sycamores game waddling corncrib grieve bawling muzzle
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1. What "terrible disease" was he infected with when only ten
years old? 2. How did Billy's Papa "pour cold water" on his idea?
3. Why was Billy's mother allotted a strip of land along the
Illinois River? 4. What did Billy's father do for a living? 5. What
animal tracks along the river bank, fascinated Billy the most? 6.
List at least five animals that Billy catches in his traps. 7. How
was Papa going to put the muscles back on Billy?
1. Why does Billy hurry to the deserted campground? 2. What
does he discover in the sportsman's magazine? 3. Describe how Billy
hoped to earn enough money to buy some pups. 4. Why does Billy ask
his grandfather not to say anything to his father about his plan?
5. How long does it take the young boy to save enough money? 6. How
many sisters does Billy have?
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depot gunny sack riffle briers bolts
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1. What good news does Billy receive about the price of the
dogs?dogs 2. Why did Billy have to go to Tahlequah?Tahlequah 3. Why
does Billy ask how far it is to Kentucky? 4. What was the
population of Tahlequah? 5. How do we know that Billy is very poor?
6. Describe some of the things that surprise Billy when he arrives
in town.
1. Who is telling the story? 2. How did Billy plan on carrying
the puppies? 3. How do we know that the stationmaster is a kind
man? 4. Describe the fight Billy has with the gang of boys. 5. Why
is Billy surprised at the behaviour of the marshal? 6. What does
Billy do when he hears the mountain lion? 7. Why do Billy's pups
give him courage?
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romping nestled trance querying
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1. Describe how Billy decides to name his dogs. 2. How did
Billy's father already know where he had been? 3. Why did Mama and
Papa want to move into town? 4. Why did they have to wait?
1. Why does Billy's grandfather need a brace and bit to catch
the racoon? 2. Why does Billy think Grandpa is joking? 3. According
to Papa, why is Billy unable to catch any coons? 4. Why does Billy
desperately need a coon skin for his pups? 5. Why is Papa surprised
when they finally free the coon's paw from the hole? 6. Describe
how Billy Colman trains his hounds.
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lard, grinding, wobbling, rustle, elders, domain.
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1. How did Billy prepare for his first hunt? 2. What do Billy's
parents think about him going hunting? 3. Why is it necessary for
Billy to hunt at night? 4. Why does Billy groan and close his eyes
when he sees where the coon has been treed? 5. Why is Billy so
determined to cut down the tree?
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throbbed, dumplings, civet cat, winced.
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1. Why was Billy crying? 2. What plan of action does Grandpa
suggest? 3. Why does Grandpa pick up Old Dan and place him in the
buggy? 4. What does Grandpa think about young boys chopping down
such large trees? 5. Find the New England States in an atlas. 6.
What fad has started back in the New England states? 7. Describe
what happens when Billy is wrapping his hands to make a final
attack on the tree. 8. What is it that Billy is firmly convinced of
at the conclusion of the chapter?
1. What did Billy's mother do with the first coon hide? 2.
Which dog did Billy think was smarter? 3. What happened to the
price of coonskins? 4. Describe what happened to Old Dan and how
Billy managed to rescue him.
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predicament, rile, ceased, eddy, trough, stomped.
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1. Why did Billy think that the hunting would be good that
night? 2. Why was Billy unable to see his dogs? 3. What has
happened to the dogs? 4. Describe the scene in which Billy rescues
his dogs. 5. At the end of the chapter, why does Billy keep
checking the handle on his lantern?
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pelts, wattle, sidled, leering, maneuver.
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1. What is meant by the expression, "shell corn"? 2. Describe
the Pritchard family. 3. What bet do the Pritchard boys make with
Billy? 4. Why was Grandpa unhappy with the Pritchard boys? 5.
Describe the ghost coon.
1. According to Rubin, who had lived there a long time ago and
farmed the fields? 2. Why does Billy give Rubin the two dollars? 3.
Where is Little Ann finally able to locate the ghost coon? 4.
Describe the horrible scene that Billy is confronted with after
breaking up the fight. 5. How does Billy pay his respects?
1. Why does Grandpa blame himself for Rubin's death? 2. How
does Billy feel about entering the championship coon hunt? 3. Why
does Billy think he is the luckiest boy in the world? 4. What
comment does Billy make that indicates he is confident about his
chances of winning? 5. According to Billy, what's the one thing
wrong with Little Ann?
1. Why did Grandpa have an astonished look on his face? 2.
Explain the superstition about hearing the owl. 3. Why was Billy
having so much difficulty sleeping? 4. Describe how Billy groomed
his dog? 5. Why was he awarded a small silver cup? 6. Why did Billy
crawl under the buggy?
1. Why did the contestants decide to move a few miles
downstream? 2. What is meant by "strike a trail"? 3. Why did
Grandpa try to put his britches on backwards? 4. Why did Papa tell
Billy about the two mules? 5. Explain how the two dogs doctored one
another.
How do we know that Billy is a brave and determined boy? What
did the judge say to indicate that he thought it would be wise to
give up the hunt? Describe what happened to Grandpa. How did Billy
warm Grandpa's injured foot?
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haggard, engraving, stock, pane.
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1. Why were the limbs on the trees snapping? 2. Who came
searching for them? 3. What did Mr. Benson say that shocked Billy?
4. Why did Billy decide to take the cup home? 5. Why did Mama press
her lips together tightly?
1. Why doesn't Billy like hunting bobcats? 2. What is the devil
cat of the Ozarks? 3. How does Billy finally kill the big cat? 4.
How would you have felt in this situation? 5. How did the dogs
prove their loyalty to Billy? 6. What does Billy discover when he
examines the dogs after the fierce battle? 7. Do you think it is
possible for animals to die from a broken heart? What about
people?
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mounds, arches, sacred, legend, spiral, caress.
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1. What does Billy mean when he says, "Papadidn't have that
whipped look on his face anymore"? 2. What does Billy see when he
goes to say goodbye to his dogs? 3. Briefly retell the story of the
Indian legend. 4. Are you surprised when Billy says that he has
never been back to the Ozarks? Why?
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As we read, we will determine how a narrators opinions and
experiences affect how he or she tells the story. Is it ALWAYS safe
to tell the truth?
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As we read, we will contrast points of view of two internal
narrators. Would you rather read a story with one narrator or more
than one? Cycle 1 Day 2 No More...
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As we read, we will identify words that reveal a narrators
subjective point of view. Why is it important to be able to tell
fact from opinion? Cycle 1 Day 3 No More...
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As we read, we will contrast the viewpoints of three narrators
and draw conclusions about them. Why do people write about
themselves in journals or diaries? Cycle 1 Day 4 No More...
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As we read, we will analyze the importance of point of view in
a story with multiple narrators. What can you do when teachers wont
listen? Cycle 1 Day 5 No More...
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As we read, we will identify the examples of figurative
language and explain the comparisons they make. What if you never
meant for something to happen, but it does anyway are you still
responsible for the outcome? Cycle 2 Day 1 No More...
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As we read, we will interpret the meaning of figurative
language used in the story. Which is better: to have a crowd of
friends or one or two close friends? Cycle 2 Day 2 No More...
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As we read, we will evaluate the effectiveness of figurative
language used in the story. How do you react when you have a great
idea and then someone takes your idea and changes it? Cycle 2 Day 3
No More...
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As we read, we will evaluate the effectiveness of figurative
language used in the story. What do you do to get noticed? Cycle 2
Day 4 No More...
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As we read, we will identify figurative language and evaluate
its effectiveness. When something is bothering you, is it sometimes
easier to tell a stranger about it instead of a friend? Why? Cycle
2 Day 5 No More...
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Write a description of a scene using different types of
figurative language. Cycle 2
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Set the scene: The wind was cold and cut like a knife (simile)
A fluffy blanket of snow covered the ground (metaphor) Not a soul
was on the street (idiom) Action: Suddenly a girl whipped by at
laser speed. ( hyperbole) Her feet were a blur She was so fast that
the snow shot up behind her like a rooster tail (simile) Close
behind her flew a remote control plane that moved like a hawk after
its prey (simile)
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As we read, we will identify conflicts for the characters. How
important is it to be cheered on when you are putting in a lot of
effort? Cycle 3 Day 1 No More...
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character vs. character character vs. nature character vs.
society character vs. himself/herself
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As we read, we will draw conclusions about the characters and
how they deal with conflict. What can cause a popular person to
become unpopular? Cycle 3 Day 2 No More...
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As we read, we will draw conclusions about what the characters
have learned. How do you earn someones loyalty? Cycle 3 Day 3 No
More...
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As we read, we will draw conclusions about how the characters
have changed. Has an event in your life changed the way you see
yourself? Cycle 3 Day 4 No More...
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Static Dynamic
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As we read, we will draw conclusions about how the characters
have changed. What does it mean to be honest with yourself? Cycle 3
Day 5 No More...
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WhoWhatWhenWhereWhy Lead: Catchy Headline:
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Excerpt 1: ( Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin) These three
creatures were so old that they had forgotten their own age, and
nobody could count the years they had lived. The long hair that
covered their heads had been gray since they were born; and they
had among them only a single eye and a single tooth which they
passed back and forth from one to another Excerpt 2: (The Red
Headed League by Sir Conan Doyle I had called upon my friend, Mr.
Sherlock Holmes, one day in the autumn of last year and found him
in deep conversation with a very stout, florid- faced, elderly
gentleman with fiery red hair. With an apology for my intrusion, I
was about to withdraw when Holmes pulled me abruptly into the room
and closed the door behind me.
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Discuss what you know about theme with your partner A few
ideas.
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The main idea Common thread or repeated idea demonstrated
throughout Authors message about a topic A lesson or piece of
advice that the author wants the reader to know Helps shape the
character and plot of the story
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What are some important topics in the novel or reoccurring
events (or character traits) that we see? Brainstorm:
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Using our books, lets find some examples of these reoccurring
events, or events that relate to the topic.
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Analyze (look carefully, think deeply) about the examples we
found. What message is the author trying to tell us? Our
conclusion:
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You are going to do two activities regarding Where the Red Fern
Grows chapters 1 through 10. This will allow you to: Demonstrate
comprehension Make connections to your life Think deeper and learn
more about the novel Be creative!!
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One will be about the theme of the novel The other you get to
choose from a long list of ideas! Both activities will be due
Tuesday You will have work time today, perhaps a little on Monday,
and will present in small groups on Tuesday.
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1 Theme: faith and spirituality You will answer the following
questions in a paragraph: What does faith mean to you? What are
examples (events) that discuss Billys faith? Is your faith similar
or different to Billys and why? Make sure you give specific
examples from the book and refer to the chapter it takes place
in.
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2- Loyalty You will write a paragraph answering the following
questions: Why might loyalty be a character trait AND a theme of
this novel? Where and how do we see this show up in chapters 1-10?
Give specific examples (at least two) and tell me what chapter it
is found in. Also, you need to explain how this shows loyalty.
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3- Perseverance You will write a paragraph answering the
following questions: Why might perseverance be a character trait
AND a theme of this novel? Where and how do we see this show up in
chapters 1-10? Give specific examples (at least two) and tell me
what chapter it is found in. Also, you need to explain how this
shows perseverance.
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1- Drawing What is the setting of a novel? Describe in a
sentence. Pick two important settings in the book and illustrate
each. Explain why these are important settings in a few
sentences.
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2- Paragraph/drawing Write a short paragraph describing: Would
you like to live in a cabin in the Ozark Mountains like Billy? Why
or why not? Draw a picture of what it might look like.
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3- Paragraph Write a paragraph addressing the following
questions: Why is the campsite (chapter 3 and others) important in
the story? How does it affect the plot of the story (in other
words, how would the story be different without it?!)?
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4- Letter Write a letter to me addressing the following
questions: How does Billys family influence him? How does your
family influence you?
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5- Comic strip Draw a comic strip displaying the first coon
that Billy hunted. Make sure you include important aspects of this
hunt (spans a few chapters).
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6-Comic strip Draw a comic strip to show and retell what
happened to Billy when he was in town getting his puppies. Make
sure you show how the boys treated him.
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7- Research- setting Read the information I printed about the
setting and time period. Write a key word outline to show important
facts that you learned.
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8-Research- author Read the article about Wilson Rawls (the
author). Write a key word outline to show important facts that you
learned.
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9- Creative writing Choose an important scene from the novel
and rewrite from a different characters perspective (not
Billys!!).
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10- Scavenger hunt Look throughout chapters 1-10 and write down
the different events that take place in Grandpas store. Then, write
a few sentences to answer the following questions: How do these
events influence Billy? Why is this an important setting?
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Choose ONE theme related question to answer & Choose ONE of
the Second Activity options Make sure you read the entire activity
and all questions carefully. Make sure your response is complete!
Take your time and do your best!
