Vocabulary
Greek/Latin Roots
Conclusions/Generalizations
Comprehension
Fun Facts
100
What does the word clammy mean? Sentence.
sticky, wet, sweaty
100
Fill in the blank.... Shaynee took the _____________ with her new camera. (What is the root)
photograph --photo
100
After the first paragraph in the book you can tell that the narrator (Nathan) is where within the scene?
on the shore.
100
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.
100
What kind of person is Nathan?
He likes to help others
200
What does the word Secured mean? Sentence.
held tightly, safe
200
Kayla didn't mean to ___________ the conversation that her mother was having. (root?)
interrupt - rupt
200
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!
200
What will most likely happen after the last paragraph of the story?
Everyone will travel safely back home or to the station.
200
What nintendo character was one of the surfmen named?
Mr. Bowser
300
What does the word squalling mean? Sentence.
Screaming, crying loudly
300
Can you think of a word that has the root (scrib) in it. Use it in a sentence... Spell it right.
(answers vary)
300
How can you tell that the child is frightened? 2 reasons...
They are screaming and they "cling tightly to the narrator's neck!"
300
What does the ship's crew believe about women and children?
They should be saved first.
300
What was the surfmens' motto?
You have to go out but you don't have to come back.
400
What does the word critical mean? Sentence.
VITAL, important
400
Uncle Steve answered the ______________. (root)
telephone - tele
400
How does Nathan feel after the rescue?
Proud that he could help out because he learned important things.
400
When Nathan says, "treat the bleeding first, then the hypothermia" you can tell that he....?
knows some medical information to help others. (DR.? no)
400
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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