Vocabulary
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.
"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
On page 325, when the volcano is erupting, what human quality does the author give the sea?
The story said that the sea "would not let go of Manu".
What is the theme or 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.
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.
Find an example of personification on page 323. Personification is when non-human things are given human like qualities.
"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.
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
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.
Find the example of personification on page 324.
In the story, it said, "But the sea they landed in was a monster."
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.
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
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.
Why did Dog of the Sea Waves save Manu's life?
What is...because Manu saved his and because they were friends.
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
What other story can you make a connection to from Dog of the Sea Waves?
There will be more than one correct answer.
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