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What POV is this story?
1st
run
walking fast
what is a simile
comparing 2 things using like or as
Based on the first two paragraphs, what is the author’s purpose for telling this story?
He wants to tell a story from his own life to express feelings about his dog, Storm.
what is the dog's name
storm
is this story an autobiography or biography?
Autobiography
resembled (v.)
was similar to
what is personification?
giving objects human traits
What happens to Gary's hat?
Snow plays a trick on him by burying it in the snow
authors name
gary paulsen
What is an autobiography?
a story about the author's life experiences in 1st person pov
ladle (n.)
cup-shaped spoon with a long handle for dipping out liquids
The author writes that Storm was “built like a truck.”
What does this phrase say about Storm?
It means that he is big, tough or strong
After the hat trick, Gary and Storm share a moment. What point about Storm is the author trying to make?
Because of Storm’s unique personality, Paulsen and Storm formed a special bond.
what is your teachers full name
kayleigh michael jackson de bruyn
what is a biography?
a story about someone ELSE'S life experiences in 3rd person POV
railroad grade (n.)
rise or elevation in a railroad track
What two similes has Paulsen used to describe Storm?
Storm is “built like a truck,” and he “pulls like a machine,”
What is the author referring to when he says “the enemy”?
Why do you think he uses personification here?
The author is talking about the stove. He calls it the enemy because, even though it is an inanimate object, it poses a danger to the team
what colour is the ceiling
white/beige/cream/eggshell
name the 4 author's purposes
-to inform
-to entertain
-to express feelings
-to persuade
Iditarod
a 1000 mile dogsled race that runs every year in Alaska from Anchorage to Nome.
The stick became a symbol for Storm and Paulsen. What did the stick represent?
communication
What did the effect of the “long, long runs” have on Paulsen?
The difficulty of the race caused Paulsen to rely on Storm to reassure him that things are alright.
How does Paulsen show that Storm is a special dog? (3 ways-give examples)
Paulsen tells stories that show Storm’s sense of humor (the hat burial), his cleverness (the stove incident), and his ability to communicate with his owner (the stick).