Study Guides and Lesson Plans for "Island
of the Blue Dolphins"
In the Pacific there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the
sea. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound.
once, Indians also lived on the island. And when they left and sailed to the east, one
young girl was left behind.
This is the story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of
the Blue Dolphins. Year after year, she watched one season pass into another and waited
for a ship to take her away. But while she waited, she kept herself alive by building
shelter, making weapons, finding food, and fighting her enemies, the wild dogs. It is not
only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal
discovery.
Author Scott O'Dell won the Newbery Medal for Island of the Blue
Dolphins in 1961. In 1976, the Children's Literature Association named this riveting
story one of the 10 best American children's books of the past 200 years.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Island of the Blue
Dolphins
Also available in Spanish (Isla
De Los Delfines Azules)
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Island of the Blue Dolphins : A Unit Plan
Complete lesson plans for teaching Island of the Blue Dolphins. Includes introduction
to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study questions (short
answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets, daily lessons
planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation, biographical info
about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade, personal opinion),
vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games & activities, at least one
group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels (factual, critical,
interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2 multiple choice unit tests,
1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary crossword puzzles, unit and
vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas, ready-to-copy student
materials, answer keys, and more! CD-ROM: 159 pages
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Study Guide CD-ROM (Progeny Press Interactive CD-ROM Study Guides)
Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of
questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study
guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms,
comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural
principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key.
Examines issues from a Christian perspective.
Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent
reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may
have to be removed. This CD-ROM version of the study guide is a .pdf
file, printable from PCs or Macs using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Puzzle Pack (Print Copy)
or
(CD-ROM)
Grades 5-7. Here's a whole manual full of puzzles, games, and worksheets related to Island Of The Blue Dolphins. It includes: 1 Unit word list & clues 4 Unit fill in the blank worksheets 4 Unit multiple choice worksheets 4 Unit magic squares 4 Unit word searches 4 Unit crosswords 32 Unit bingo cards 1 Vocabulary word list & definitions 4 Vocabulary fill in the blank worksheets 4 Vocabulary matching worksheets 4 Vocabulary magic squares worksheets 4 Vocabulary word searches 4 Vocabulary crosswords 4 Vocabulary juggle letter review worksheets 1 Master set of vocabulary flash cards 32 Vocabulary bingo cards Answer keys to all worksheets & puzzles Unit words are character names, symbols, places, etc. Vocabulary words are chosen from the book and are the same words used in the
LitPlan
Teacher Pack.
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A Teaching Guide to ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS (Discovering Literature Series)
Teaching Guide designed to develop an appreciation for literature and to improve
reading skills, exploring critique and literature elements.
80 pages.
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Literature Circle Guide : Island of Blue Dolphins
Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids
Thinking, Talking, Writing, and Loving Literature This one-of-a-kind guide
to running literature circles, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that
work. Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think
and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify
themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the
text.
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