The Wolf and the House Dog
Vocabulary:
Define
Flattery
praise that is false or pretend
Define
rash
reckless; impatient
What does Janet want most? What is standing in her way?
Janet want to play on Richard's baseball team, but Richard doesn't want any girls on the team.
What are the early cultures of Mexico?
Olmec, Mayas, and Aztecs
Which two bodies of water surround Central America?
Caribbean sea and Pacific Ocean
Vocabulary:
Someone who performs amazing bike tricks for you might be __________ you.
impressing
Vocabulary:
How would you feel if your sports team was invincible and why?
happy because no one will or have been able to defeat us
How do we know that this is a short story?
What were some achievements of Mexico's early cultures?
domesticate corn,temples, carved stone, calendars, invented writing, large cities
Which 3 island groups make up up the Caribbean?
Greater and Lesser Antilles
The Bahamas
Why was the wolf so unhappy and why didn't he eat the house dog when she saw him?
she was hungry and didn't have any food, and the house dog looked to big and strong to eat.
What are Gilgamesh's heroic qualities? What actions indicate about what he values?
On page 79, what does it mean when Janet writes," I was kicking back"?
She is saying that Richard is the one who started the fight, and she is just giving him what he deserves.
What events occurred after Mexico gained independence?
Texas broke away from Mexico, resulting in a war with the U.S
France tried to invade Mexico
Mexican Revolution
What caused the Caribbean region to push out of the sea over several million years?
Colliding tectonic plates have pushed the region’s land up out of the sea.
Why does wolf value freedom so much? What is she willing to give up for freedom?
freedom means she can go where she pleases; she gives up food
When Gilgamesh is so close to victory, why does he hesitate to kill Huwawa? What does that tell you about Gilgamesh?
He doesn't want Huwawa's glory to disappear and he values glory above everything else
How is the issue resolved and explain why Richard changed his mind.
Richard allows the girls to play as Janet wants them to and because Richard needs good players on the team.
Why do Mexico's fastest-growing industrial centers lie along it's border with the U.S?
What is the rainiest season in Central America and the Caribbean?
Summer is the rainiest season.
Change in seasons marked by a change in rainfall à winters are dry, summers have daily rainfall
What did the house dog suggest wolf do?
Why did wolf change her mind?
What is the moral of the story?
Come with him to the village so he could have all the food he wanted
he saw the ring around Dog's neck where the hair had been rubbed off. He realized the dog was kept on the chain and couldn't go wherever he wanted to.
Nothing is worth more than freedom.
This story is almost 5,000 years old. What is it about the story's concept that makes it enjoyable for audiences today? What modern stories might be loved and remembered hundreds of years from now?
the story is about glory and honor, which are themes that are still important today. Stories about universal themes, such as facing challenge, will still be important.
How does this story demonstrate the way being stubborn and close-minded can get in the way of a good friendship?
Richard is so convinced girls can't play baseball that he alienates Janet
How are northern Mexico and southern Mexico different economically?
northern Mexico - one o the country's richest areas, industrialized, many foreign-owned factories
southern Mexico - subsistence farmers, little industrialization, produces oil and agriculture products
What are some major crops grown in Central America and the Caribbean?
coffee, bananas, sugar cane, cotton, and timber