Graphic Organizers the Old Man and the Sea

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SETTINGSWhere does the

Story take place?

In middle of the AmericanCoasts.

When does the story

take place?

At the halfway of thetwentieth century. The

weather was sunny.

Changes in the setting

during the history:

There was a crystalline sea with

a huge depth.

The American baseball was inthe peak during the forties and

The fifties when the League

Baseball was created.

The shine and the eccentricitywere darkened by the nightfall and

the attack of wild animals.

The beaches had the same

colour of the sand and the palms

Hemingway, the author

of the book published the book

in the fifties.

The coasts had an exotic fauna

such as the seagulls, the coloured

marlins and tunas. Besides, we

were able to appreciate blue sharks

and the big fish of course.

The gears of fishing werent

Developed due to the fishmen

used to go to the wooden ships,

the harpoons for killing their

preys.


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SETTINGSWhere does the

Story take place?At Santiagos home.

The Santiagos house was a little

wooden hut.

Santiago had a picture of the

Holy Virgin of Cobre and the

Sacred Heart of Christ. There wasa confidential photo of his deceased

wife.

Santiago had an old wardrobe

which kept his old clothes. His bed

Was the floor where he slept with

an old army blanket.

When does the story

take place?

When Santiago arrives

from the beach to takea rest after a exhausting

Fishing day

Changes in the setting

during the history:

This was his fortress when hehad needed some peace after

Failing in his attempt of fishing

A big fish.

When he got any success, this

Was the meeting place with his

Young friend. After that,They celebrated in the

Terrace.

The emotional condition decided

the atmosphere inside his home.An atmosphere of happiness or

An atmosphere of deception and

Rage.


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CHARACTERS

CHARACTER

Santiago

ACTSHe sometimes

Hallucinated with his

Past memories. He wanted toBe back there.

He dreamt that he was by his idol,

The baseball player Joe

DiMaggio

FEELSHe felt disappointed

With all the fails throughHis current life. He

Thought he was a

Loser.

SAYSHe said he sailed

By his own because hisOnly friend was inhibited by

His parents.

He said also that he went to the

Hunting because he needed to

Survive with something in spite of

He was a disgraceful person.

LIVES

He lived as a humbleFisherman in a small and

Dilapidated house by the sea.

In summary, his life conditions

were extreme.

LOOKSHe looked like a thin,

gaunt with blotches

and scars on his body.

OTHER ACTIONSHe was almost atheistic.

He thought the animals were

his siblings.

He hid the death of his wife.


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CHARACTER

Manolin

FEELSHe was sure of Santiagos

Abilities and he never

Lost the confidence.

LIVESHe lives in a wealth family.

He had all the kinds of comforts.

LOOKSHe was a cheerful and

Full-blooded guy.

.

OTHER ACTIONSHe always expressed with

sincere acts his confidence inSantiago.

He helped the old man satisfying

all he needed such as

with some food and

Providing some clothes.

SAYSYou will fish a big fish.

You are a really great fishman.

Lets go Santiago. Catch one

Big fish. You can do it!

ACTSHe looked as a friendly and a

Humble person in spite of beingA wealthy guy.


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VOCABULARY

1) Word: StewPart of speech: Verb and noun

Definition: To cook meat, fruit,etc by slowly boiling. A dish of stewed meat.

2) Word: Blanket

Part of speech: NounDefinition: A warm covering made of wool which is put on the bed. Something

which covers as a blanket.

3) Word: Sturdy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Strong and healthy. Firm and well-made.

4) Word: Row

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move a boat through the water using oars.


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5) Word: Surf

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The foam made as waves break on rocks or on the shore.

6) Word: Steady


Definition: Firm, not shaky, regular, never changing.

7) Word: Gaunt


Definition: Thin and bony in appearance.

8) Word: Liver

Part of Speech: NounDefinition: A large organ in your body that purifies your blood.

9) Word:Depth


Definition:The distance from the top downwards; deepness.


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10) Word: Albacore


Definition: A long-finned fish of the tuna family.

11) Word: Hook

Part of Speech: NounDefinition: A small piece of metal shaped like a J, fixed at the end of a

fishing line to catch fish.

12) Word: Steer

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To control the course of a ship, car,etc.

13) Word: Swing

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To move from side to side, or forwards and backwards from a fixed point.

14) Word: Patch

Part of Speech: NounDefinition:A piece of material sewn on to a garment to cover a hole.

15) Word: Marlin


Definition: A large saltwater game fish.


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16) Word: Mast

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A long upright pole for supporting the sails of a ship, an aerial, flag,etc.

17) Word: AlongsidePart of Speech: Preposition

Definition: Beside.

18) Word:Full-blooded


Definition: Vigorous, strong, hearty.


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CAUSE AND EFFECT

What happens:Santiago a loser man

who dreamt to catch a big

Fish failed in his attempt of

Doing it. He felt disappointed

But with the skeleton as a proof

Gave back his honor.

His young friend, Manolin tried

To motivate him for pursuing his

Dreams.

Santiago said he would

Never got an important

success

Santiago was a mockery

Object of the rest of the

Fishmen.

Some sharks and birds ate

His huge prize.

Many difficulties went

Through his plan.

Nevertheless, his sense of

Self-confidence was able to

Avoid them.

Santiago carried out his plan

Of catching a big fish.


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Santiago didnt catch any fish,Therefore he felt his efforts

Were useless.

CONFLICT

The fish was back. It was

Strong and heavy so much so

His hand got a cramp and it

Was bleeding too. He wasnt

Able to move it till

He recovered the movement of

The hand and finally pulled

Out a giant fish.

Manolin bought the fishes for

Dinner and the bait. This

Guy motivated his old friendWith some words such as:

Youre a great fisherman,

Youll get a big fish someday.

However, the fish stopped to

Bit the bait and Santiago gave

Up his idea, but

Some sharks ate his big fish.

He felt disappointed and he

Went back home.

Santiago walked up to theSea, where he trusted in

Getting that one.

While he was waiting for the

Big fish, he noticed thatSomething was moving

Strongly his boat. IT WAS

A BIG AND VIGOROUS FISH!

Manolin tried to motivate to

Santiago. He asked for fishing

Together. Finally, Santiago

Recovered his honor and his

Honor from the other fishermen.


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