Why does the author include pictures and names of plants and animals on each of the pages of the story?
To tell us more about the unique creatures and plants of Hawaii.
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"They were Hoku who loved the stars, Na'ale who loved the sea, Opua who loved the clouds, Makani who loved the wind, and Manu who loved the birds." Why are these details included in the story?
to show how each of the brothers were different
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When the volcano is erupting, what human quality does the author give the sea?
The author said that the sea did not answer the brothers, and would not calm down when they begged it to. The story said that the sea "would not let go of Manu".
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What does PIE mean when we discuss Author's purpose?
What is persuade, entertain, inform?
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guided
to lead or steer in the right direction
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What is a central message of this story?
Take care of others and they will take care of you in return.
Home can be anywhere that you make it.
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Why do you think that Dog of the Sea Waves rescued Manu?
Manu saved Dog of the Sea Waves. They became friends, and friends help each other.
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Find an example of non-literal language on page 323. Explain how the actual meaning is different from the actual works on the page.
"A river of fire cut them off from the sea". If meant that the very hot lava flowed like a river and prevented them from reaching the sea.
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Why do the brothers chant to Dog of the Sea Waves as they returned safely to their boat?
As a thank you, and to honor the seal for saving their brother.
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hot melted rock from volcanoes
lava
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How can you tell that the five brothers are brave?
- they journey to an unknown land on their own
- they continue up the side of a volcano, even when there are signs of danger
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Why does Manu name the seal "Dog of the Sea Waves"?
He has never seen a seal, and the closest thing to it that he has seen is a dog. He names it that based on the seal's characteristics and behavior.
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Find the example of non-literal language on page 329 and explain both the literal and the non-literal meaning of the phrase, "They embraced the land...".
literal - hugged
non-literal - accepted and welcomed the land as their new
home
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How do Manu's feelings about Hawaii change from the beginning to the end of the story?
What is ... in the beginning, he did not like it at all and could not wait to leave, but at the end of the story, he cannot wait to come back to Hawaii.
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arriving
the act of coming to a place
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How are the descriptions of the brothers at the beginning of the story (Opua loves clouds, Makani loves the wind, and Manu loves birds) connected to what they are experiencing as they climb the "mountain"?
Opua - wind - wants to check out the smoke / cloud
Makani - wind - feels the "warm breeze" as they climb
Manu - birds - notices the birds are silent as they go up
all signs of danger
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What clues in the text support the idea that Manu is no longer homesick?
He does not help his brothers prepare for the journey home.
He spends his time playing with Dog of the Sea Waves.
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On page 324, what does the author mean when he wrote, "Opua with his voice like thunder"?
It meant that he was yelling really loudly.
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Why did Dog of the Sea Waves save Manu's life?
What is...because Manu saved his and because they were friends.
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holds a boat in place when it is stopped
anchor
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How do you think that Manu feels at the end of the story when he has to leave Dog of the Sea Waves behind?
sad
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What other story can you make a connection to from Dog of the Sea Waves?
Winter the Dolphin
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As the brothers finally departed the islands on their journey home, what human-like action does the author say that Dog of the Sea Waves does?
"barks good-bye"
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Do you think that the author has a favorable opinion of Hawaii, or no? Give descriptions of the islands found in the text that support your response.
lush and green
lots of fish
flashed with the feathers of birds and the rainbow insect wings
beautiful beach / landscape illustrations
snapshots of interesting creatures / plants indigenous to
Hawaii