The boy said his dream was...
Page 344
a warning
Christopher _______ sailed from ______ in search of __________
Columbus, Spain, a trade route to Asia (page 384)
Name one synonym for dogs mentioned in the reading! Page (420) or (page 422)
Canine (K9), Pooch
Where are the Dragon Slayers from?
Aniak, Alaska.
Zlateh says...
MAAAAAA!
What was the narrator's dream about?
page 344
He dreamt of three great-winged birds with teeth riding into their bay.
Often the Europeans hunted buffaloes for ______ (fun/entertainment)(page 388)
Sport
They reduced a population of around 50 million to about 1,000, killing over 99% of all buffalo!
What do service animals do?
What do they get in return?
(Page 422)
Service dogs help people.
They get love, food, shelter, and good care in return.
______ ______ was Aniak's fire _____ and the founder of the Dragon Slayers.
(Page 437)
Pete Brown, fire chief
How does the family view Zlateh after she and Aaron returned?
She is a part of the f_____ now.
She is a part of the family now.
What signs might have warned the native people that the strangers were not friendly?
How they looked at their g___, their cruel sm____, their we______, the look in their ey_____.
All pages of the story.
How they looked at their gold, their cruel smiles and laughs, their weapons, the look in their eyes.
How did the Native Americans use the buffalo? Name three uses. (page 388)
Food, clothing, shelter, tools, fuel, and medicine.
used meat for food used skins to make shelter, such as teepees, bedding, and clothing used bones and horns as tools
Why are dogs used as luggage inspectors?
Which bread is mentioned on page 420.
(Page 420)
They are very good a smelling odors.
They smell for drugs, bombs, food, and money.
Why are the Dragon Slayers are so important to their region? 2 reasons. (page 439.
The program provides extra help to an indignant and isolated region
It also provides opportunities for its members to go on to related careers.
What two reasons did Zlateh have for trusting people? (page 452)
They always fed her and never did her any harm.
Text type: Encounter is historical _______ and Culture Clash is a history _______.
fiction, article (nonfiction)
Native Americans introduced new things to the Europeans. Name two examples. (Page 387, 388)
The crop corn (maize)
Hilling, a system for planting corn in rows of hills.
The Three Sisters, a system for planting corn, beans, and squash together.
The North American native animals, like wild turkey, elk, and buffalo.
Name four examples of dog jobs!
(There are three in the book!)
Beagle Brigade, SAR dog, Service dog
Outside the text: therapy dog, CGI models, mayor, hunting dog, animal detectors... other
Erica Kameroff says that ________ takes over her when her pager goes off. (Page 438)
Adrenaline
How long were they stuck in the haystack. (page 456)
3 days.
The Aztec capital city was called...
What things did the city have? (name 3)
Tenochtitlan
It was a city build in the middle of a lake, with farms, pyramids, temples, canals, houses, and shops.
What was a problem from the European pigs? (page 389)
They destroyed many native plants and animals.
They became over-populated and began to run wild.
Which breeds of dogs make good SAR dogs? (page 420)
German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, and border collies
What are the requirements to be a Dragon Slayer?
_____ of combined emergency trauma and firefighting training (Page 436)
No d___/a______/t______ (page 437)
Maintain passing _____ (page 437)
Attend 160 hrs of training, no drugs/alcohol/tobacco, maintain good grades.
Why did Aaron try to have a conversation with Zlateh?
Because he had been cut off from his family, He was l______
He was lonely and wanted to talk to pass the time.
H____ C_____ invaded Tenochtitlan because he wanted the Aztec l____ and g____. (Page 366)
Hernan Cortes invaded Tenochtitlan because he wanted the Aztec land and gold.
What animals did the Europeans bring to the Americas? Name three (but NOT horses) and how they were used. (page 389)
Goats and sheep were used for meat, milk, wool, and clothing.
Cows were used for meat, milk, farm work, and trading.
Pigs were used for meat and trading.
(page 421)
No, the dogs are still better.
Name two examples of what the Dragon Slayers did after they graduated high school. (page 439, 440)
Medic rescue swimmers, work in the Navy or Coast Guard, attend universities for medicine.
What thingsdid Zlateh provide for Aaron? Name 2
M____
w____
c____
Milk
warmth
comfort
How did the Spanish conquistadors defeat the Aztec?
The Spanish had better t________ like swords, metal armour and guns.
Many Aztecs were killed by a d______ called smallpox.
The Spanish had a lot of experience fighting in w___.
technology
disease
wars
How did horses change the way of life for Native Americans? Name two examples. (page 392)
Travel: Horses could travel further and carry heavier loads. This allowed new trade routes and places to live.
Fighting: Horses allowed Native Americans to attack and retreat (leave) more quickly in battles.
Hunting: Horses allowed Native Americans to reach the buffalo quicker and carry more dead buffaloes back.
Name three breeds of dogs mentioned in the text!
Beagles, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies!
Why are the missions the Dragon Slayers do so personal?
How do they deal with difficult calls?
(page 439)
Since Aniak is so small, the Dragon Slayers often know the victims they are helping.
After difficult calls, they meet together, talk, hug, and go for a walk.
What was the Main Event, the Conflict, and Resolution of the story?
Main Event: They become lost in the b_______.
Conflict: They must find s_____ or die!
Resolution: They find shelter in the h_____, Zlateh keeps Aaron alive, and they return home safe.
Main Event: They become lost in the blizzard.
Conflict: They must find shelter or die!
Resolution: They find shelter in the haystack, Zlateh keeps Aaron alive, and they return home safe.
How did the Spanish and Aztec cultures blend to form Mexican culture? Name two examples. (page 369)
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, combined All Saints Day and Aztec rituals for their ancestors.
Tacos combined corn from the Aztec and cheese and beef from the Spanish.
Horses changed Native Americans' way of life. This resulted in more free time... to do what? Name two examples. (page 395)
Women spent more time on sewing ceremonial costumes.
Some men began raiding other groups for horses and supplies.
Some groups migrated further west.
Some groups continued to farm or quit farming.
Name five things service dogs are trained to do! (Page 419)
Open / close doors
Turn light switches on / off
Pick up dropped objects
Pull wheelchairs
Icebreaker
What vehicles do the dragon slayers use to travel on the frozen river during winter?
(page 439)
four-wheelers and snowmobiles.
What is the theme of the story?
Animals can p______ humans and can be a member of the family.
Animals can protect/rescue humans and can be a member of the family.