Vocabulary
Conclusions/Generalizations
Comprehension
Fun Facts
Vocabulary (2)
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What does the word clammy mean? Sentence.
sticky, wet, sweaty
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After the first paragraph in the book you can tell that the narrator (Nathan) is where within the scene?
on the shore.
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Why was the first paragraph written in a different text? 

To introduce the topic and give it background

To set it apart from the story.

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How do you say "Mr. Pugh's" name?

Mr. Pew

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What does the word bundle mean? Sentence. 

To dress warmly

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What does the word Secured mean? Sentence.
held tightly, safe
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The narrator believes what about the surfmen when they begin to walk straight out into the stormy water. Why is he worried about them?
They are in serious danger!
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What conclusions can you draw about Mrs. Gardiner when she says she will be fine in her wet clothes?
She is concerned about others more than herself.
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What kind of person is Nathan?
He likes to help others
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What does the word annoyance mean? Sentence.

something causing trouble or irritation; a nuisance

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What does the word squalling mean? Sentence.
Screaming, crying loudly
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How can you tell that the child is frightened? 2 reasons...
They are screaming and they "cling tightly to the narrator's neck!"
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What will most likely happen after the last paragraph of the story?
Everyone will travel safely back home or to the station.
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What nintendo character was one of the surfmen named?
Mr. Bowser
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What does the word elite mean? Sentence.

The best in their field

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What does the word critical mean? Sentence.
VITAL, important
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How is knowledge more important than bravery? 2 reasons

He knew to stop the bleeding before hypothermia, he knew to rub oil on the man, he knew where the blankets were, 

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What does the ship's crew believe about women and children?

They should be saved first.

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What was the surfmens' motto?
You have to go out but you don't have to come back.
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What does the word commotion mean?

Loud and sudden

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What does the work Demolished mean? Sentence.

completely destroyed
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How does Nathan feel after the rescue?
Proud that he could help out because he learned important things.
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When Nathan says, "treat the bleeding first, then the hypothermia" you can tell that he....?
knows some medical information to help others. (DR.? no)
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Who stepped in to help undress the man with hypothermia in order to get him wrapped in dry warm blankets?
Mrs. Gardiner
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What does the word realization mean? Sentence.

becoming aware of something suddenly

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