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Williwaw Chapter 1

Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. IF K-9 is NOT available, please be careful when researching. 1. Describe at least TWO specific ways that Ivan and Sep’s lives are different from

your life.

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2. Why is the radio so important to Ivan and September?

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3. *** ipad research** What is a Williwaw? ________________________________________________________________________

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4. Pick one trait that describes Mr. Mooseburger and give evidence (reasons from the

book) to show that it describes him.

Caring Helpful Responsible Happy Grumpy

Mean Honest Dishonest Irresponsible Other

Trait: ___________

Evidence (Clues): _________________________________________________________

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5. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary and write the definition.

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6. Vocabulary

Use context clues to solve the word. Write down a synonym for the word in bold.

Page 6 “I seen this old tub coming halfway across the bay with my eyeglass.”

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Page 8 “That’s why I tried to hail you on the radio last night.”

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7. Mystery Word

Solve the Mystery Word (hint: Glorp is NOT a real word!). Use the context

clues in the sentence to help you figure out what the real world is.

Ivan and Sep ordered white rice but got brown glorp instead. Glorp means __________

8. Why is September so afraid of a Williwaw storm?

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9. Write down one word you don’t know from today’s reading. We will go over it

tomorrow.

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Williwaw Chapter 2 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9.

1. What is the most important problem in this chapter? Why is it important?

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2. What should Ivan and Sep do to solve their problem? (What is your solution?)

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3. What were the two conditions (rules) their father gave Ivan and Sep for staying at

home?

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4. ***ipad research** Watch the video on the weebly, under the genre, Williwaw tab, list

2 interesting thing you learned about crab fishing.

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5. Thinking about ccr question #2, how is the text organized in this book? (Refer to

your cheat sheet if you need to.)

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6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word (hint: bargle is not a real word!). Use the context clues in the sentence to help you. Even though he wasn’t supposed to, Ivan hooked up his bargle to the battery and ruined the radio. Bargle means __________

Vocabulary (Try Synonyms) Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your definition of the word in bold. (These are real words in bold) 7. Page 18 “At the mention of their ornery neighbor, their dad broke in again, using their radio code for Mr. Berger.” _____________ 8. Page 21 “Five fishing boats were lost and three badly damaged when the sudden gust tore the vessels from their moorings.” _____________


tomorrow.

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Williwaw Chapter 3 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Choice

Ivan and Sep decide not to go to their Aunt and Uncle’s home after Ivan breaks

the radio.

Motive (why didn’t they go to their Aunt and Uncle’s house?):

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Was the choice right or wrong? Why?

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2. Prediction: Why is Ivan so upset at the end of Chapter 3?

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3. How does September feel about the kids in the town? Give evidence for your

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4. Write down a good question. It could be about something you are confused about

(I don’t understand how Ivan charged the battery), curious about (What is a loon?), want

to know more about (Where is Dutch Harbor?), or a story question (Why does Ivan like

games so much? OR How did their Dad know Ivan uses the battery for his game?). No

vocabulary questions please! RESEARCH this topic on your ipad and see what you

discover!

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I discovered

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tomorrow.

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6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. Use the sentence to help you. Ivan and Sep decided to go to town. The only way was by water so they got in the glarp and rode in it to town. Glarp means __________

7. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary. Write the definition and then use the word in a NEW sentence. Page 29 imitated (imitate)__________________________________________________

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1. What setback has happened with the radio?

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2. How are Ivan and September going to earn $60? Why do they need it?

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3. What problem is Ivan the most upset about? How does September feel about

that?

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4. Pick one trait that describes Ivan and give evidence (reasons from the book) to

show that it describes him.

Caring Helpful Responsible Happy Immature

Mean Honest Dishonest Irresponsible Other

Trait: ___________

Evidence (Clues): _________________________________________________________

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5. ***ipad research*** Research what a Marine VHF radio is! List 2 facts you learn

about a vhf radio.

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tomorrow.

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7. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. Use the sentence to help you.

Ivan thought that $20 would be enough to fix the radio. He was upset when he learned that he would need more bargle to pay for the parts. Bargle means __________

Vocabulary (Try Synonyms) Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your synonym. 1. Because it was time to go to bed, Sep blew out the lantern and fell asleep. _____________ 2. Ivan and Sep dug up carrots, beets and potatoes. After this, Ivan and Sep needed to clean all of that produce before they ate it. _____________

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Williwaw Chapter 5

Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9.

1. How does the author show that Ivan is upset? Be specific. Use Ivan’s words or

actions as evidence.

Evidence (what he said and did):

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2. A. Why is Ivan upset? B. Make a connection between how Ivan feels and a time

you felt the same way.

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3. Compare and contrast Ivan and Sep’s feelings about town. You may look back at

earlier chapters to help your answer.

Sep’s Feelings Ivan’s feelings

Evidence from the book

Evidence from the book

4. The author uses a technique (text feature) called repetition in this book. Give an

example of repetition from any chapter in the book.

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5. Write down a good question. No vocabulary questions please!

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6. Mystery Word- Solve the mystery word. (This is a real word) Use the sentence

to help you.

Ivan and Sep got into the dory to row out to get the clams. Dory means

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7. Ivan swatted at the gnats buzzing around his head and trying to bite him. What

are gnats? ____________

8. Ivan could never get used to the smell of low tide on a warm day. It smelled like

a combination of old milk, wet shoes and the stuff dogs roll in all mixed together. It

smells_________

a. wet b. good c. fresh d. bad e. clean

9. Pushing aside his sister’s hand, Ivan got up and kicked a stone as he yelled. Ivan

feels_______

a. sad b. happy c. sore d. angry


tomorrow.

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Extra Credit: How many clams do they need to get the $60 for the radio? ___________

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Williwaw Chapter 6


1. What are two of the chores (not collecting clams) that Ivan and September had to do

before their Dad came back?

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2. The author uses a different technique (text feature) called similes throughout this

story. Write one simile you found in today’s reading. Page #_________

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3. Explain what you think that simile means. (Don’t give me the definition of a

simile)

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4. What might stop Ivan and September from going to town the next morning? Do you

think they will be able to go to town?

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5. How did the author show that Ivan and Sep are hardworking and determined in this

chapter? Give a specific example.

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6. Write down a good question. RESEARCH and discover the answer! No

vocabulary questions please!

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Vocabulary (Try Synonyms)

Directions: Try to solve the word. Use a synonym if you can. Write down your definition.

7. After working outside in the rain all morning, Sep and Ivan were drenched. _______

8. Ivan couldn’t wait to go to town the next day. He was very eager to play his game

and eat a chocolate milkshake. _____________

9. Ivan hooted when Sep turned red as he teased her. He thought it was very funny.

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10. Unlike Sep and Ivan, the otters were content to swim around in the rain all day.

Content means: ____________

a. wet b. dry c. angry d. sad e. happy


tomorrow. Word ______________________ Page#___________

EXTRA CREDIT: Write down one metaphor OR one example of personification you found in

today’s reading. _______________________________________________________________

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Williwaw Chapter 7

Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. Choice

Ivan and Sep decide to go to town even though it is foggy and hard to see.

Motive (why did they go to town in the fog?):

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2. What is the most serious problem that happens when Ivan and Sep are going to town

during Chapter 7? Why is it a serious problem?

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3. How does Ivan solve their problem?

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4. What lie did Ivan and Sep tell Mooseburger? How are they going to try and trick

him?

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5. ***ipad research *** Research different boating terminology. List 3 new boating

words you learned and what they mean. Weebly, more tab, genre tab, Williwaw tab has

information!

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6. The scowling old man cast a hard look at the partially filled bucket. “So that’s it!

Stealing clams under the cover of the fog!” he accused them. Mr. Berger feels

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A. Happy B. Confused C. Sad D. Angry


tomorrow.

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8. Dictionary- Look up in the dictionary. Write the definition and then use the word in a NEW sentence. Page 72 veer ___________________________________________________________

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Williwaw Chapter 8


1 A. What setback occurred with the radio? (1.B)Why is this setback a serious problem?

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2. What do you think that Ivan and Sep should do now that they don’t have the radios?

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3. How does the author show through his actions and words that TC thinks that Ivan and

Sep are exciting?

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4. Pick a good theme for this chapter. Remember a theme is the lesson the author is

trying to teach you to do in YOUR life. Give evidence (reasons) for your answer.

Teamwork Determination Honesty Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

Cooperation Friendship Fairness Other- Pick another theme

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5. ***ipad research*** Research clam digging. There are some very neat You Tube

Videos. (ask to use my computer) List 3 facts you learned about clam digging. Weebly

also has a video from Discovery Education.

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6. When they realized they could spend another night at home Ivan and Sep felt

very glarb (not a real word!) because they could have one more day of freedom from

their aunt and uncle. Glarb means__________

7. September waded up her napkin and threw it at Ivan. “Don’t cry to me about it,

Ivan. You got us into this mess, and I’m paying for your stupidity.” As Ivan started to

throw it back at her, TC leaned between the simmering brother and sister. Ivan and Sep

are _____________

a. fooling around b. bored c. happy d. angry e. messy

8. Ivan and Sep decide to tell Harry about their predicament when he gets back.

Predicament means _____________


tomorrow.

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Williwaw Chapter 9 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9. 1. How do Ivan and Sep know Mooseburger came to visit? What does Mooseburger

know?

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2. Author’s technique/ text feature* Write one simile you found in today’s

reading. Page #_________

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3. Explain what you think that simile means.

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4. List three important events from this chapter. Explain why they are important.

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This event is important because: _____________________________________________

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5. ***ipad research*** Research what a tide is and what causes a tide? Weebly has some

videos!

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6. “Oh please tell me our little bear hasn’t come in,” Sep said anxiously as she looked

around the room expecting to see a mess of food, slobber and damaged furniture

throughout the room. Sep is_________

a. curious b. relaxed c. concerned d. hopeful e. confused

7. Ivan sunk down lower in his seat. The waves bounced the boat around and his

stomach ached as he tried not to think about tomorrow. He would be stuck at Aunt

Nelda’s without any games or fun. Despite all of the milkshakes and fries with TC, he

couldn’t help but feel ________ as he slowed to avoid the rocks. Tomorrow would stink!

a. hungry b. sick c. bored d. upset e. scared

8. Ivan and Sep skillfully weaved around the rocks in the cove. They slowed to

approach the dock. Ivan killed the engine and hopped onto the dock to tie the boat up.

Ivan _______________ the engine.


tomorrow.

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1. How did Harry know the radios were broken and that Ivan and Sep had been to town?

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2. Why did Mr. Mooseburger come over to Ivan and Sep’s cabin the day before? How

does this show the Theme of Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover?

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3. During Chapter 10, how does the author show through their actions and words that

Ivan and Sep don’t want to go to their Uncle and Aunt’s?

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4. Why don’t Ivan and Sep go with Harry back to town on the Williwaw?

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5.*** ipad research*** Research Alaska. List 3 interesting fact you learned about Alaska.

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6. Sep upset a cup of tea when she hit the table with her fist. In this sentence upset

means _____________

7. Ivan and Sep looked and felt very glum when they had to tell Harry the truth

because they knew they would get in trouble and have to go to Aunt Nelda’s. Glum

means _____________

8. Harry scratched his head. He looked at the kids and the cabin and back again. He

nervously chewed on his moustache as he shifted his feet. Harry is _______

a. itchy b. unsure c. certain d. quiet

9. I want to speak to the father of these two hooligans. I caught them stealing my clams

and I want them punished. Hooligans means __________

a. children b. criminals c. neighbors d. hard workers


tomorrow.

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1. How does the author show through their words and actions that Ivan and Sep are

nervous about telling their father the truth?

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2. *Author’s technique/ text feature* Write one simile or metaphor you found in

today’s reading. Page #_________

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3. Explain what you think that simile or metaphor means.

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4. What radio and call sign did Ivan and Sep give when their father called? Why is

this important?

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5. Prediction: Predict what their father will say when and do he finds out they broke

the rules.

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6. Write down a good question. Research your question and see what you discover!

Question:

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I discovered:

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7. TC looked stricken when he thought that he had gotten Ivan and Sep in trouble and he

quickly apologized to them. Stricken means__________

8. The dinner Harry fed Ivan and Sep looked very unappealing to them so they decided

not to eat much of it. Unappealing means __________

9. September clutched the dummy by the shoulder and quickly lifted the heavy dummy

up to Ivan. Clutched means _______________

10. “Our little bear!” they cried and stood to see a patch of black tearing up the steep

hillside. Tearing means________

a. crying b. running c. ripping d. walking

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2. Did Sep tell Dad about the radio? Do you think she made the right choice? Give

evidence (details and reasons) to support your answer!

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3. Why did Harry name his boat the Williwaw?

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4. Compare and Contrast Alaska to Michigan. Draw and Fill in the Venn diagram first

and then give at least 3 examples of how they are alike and different.

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5. Ivan looked at his sister as one would any unexpected and totally strange

development- such as returning home to find all of the furniture screwed to the ceiling

and a cat serving biscuits and tea. He didn’t even know what to say. Ivan is _________

a. angry b. curious c. surprised d. bored e. amused

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1. What directions did Harry give to Ivan and September? Be specific!

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2. Did Ivan and September follow Harry’s directions? Why or why not?

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3. Do you think Ivan and September have learned from their mistakes? Why or why

not? Give evidence!

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4. How has September changed (evolved) during the book? (Hint: How is she acting

differently?)

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5. How does the author show through their words and actions that Annette and Sheri

are nice? Be specific!

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6. Write down a good question. No vocabulary questions please!

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7. September entered the galley from the deck above with her cheeks flushed rose red

from the chill harbor morning. Her face seemed to borrow its color from the sky behind

her. The sky is ______

a. blue b. red c. cloudy d. clear e. dark

8. Sep smoothed her wrinkled shirt and shaded her eyes from the hot sun. She looked at

Sheri and Annette’s perfect clothes and then looked down at her clothes and quickly

closed and buttoned up her coat all the way and looked away from the girls. Sep feels

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a. uncomfortable b. cold c. comfortable d. warm

9. Amid the screeching gulls, groaning boat hoists and cursing deck hands, Ivan and Sep

carted their packs along the dock. The harbor is _________

a. busy b. quiet c. empty d. dirty e. boring


tomorrow.

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Williwaw Chapter 14


1. Who does Sep see going out on the bay? Why does this make her feel that the

weather is fine?

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2. How do we know from their actions and words that Ivan and September are enjoying

the party? Be specific!

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3. How did the author give hints that a storm was coming? Be specific!

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4. Why did Ivan and Sep run out of the party?

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5. *** ipad research*** Research Dock Side Traders in Alaska (Yes it is a real place!).

Look at images and describe 3 details of how it actually looks.

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6. Ivan was so hungry that he devoured the fries and cake as quickly as he got them.

Devoured means _____________

7. The radios were tightly wrapped in plastic and water-tight but Sep carried the

radios as carefully as possible because they were so delicate. She cushioned the radios by

putting them inside the dummy where they would be safe. The radios are_____________

a. heavy b. light c. breakable d. expensive e. new

8. Sep could barely hear Ivan over the commotion and chaos of the many video games

being played. The game room is __________

9. As she looked at the dark storm clouds and the rolling waves, Sep felt a cold fear

climbing her backbone. The boat trip would be dangerous. Sep is_____

a. cold b. brave c. hot d. afraid e. surprised


tomorrow.

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Williwaw Chapter 15


1. Who was Harry driving across the bay? Why do the children panic?

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3. Choice

Ivan and Sep decide to go out on the bay even though a storm is coming.

Motive (why did they go out in the storm?):

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4.*** ipad research*** Research the definition of a drift anchor and images of it. Explain

what it is used for.

5. The harbor master’s eyes were wet with laughter as he cackled at Ivan and Sep. The

harbormaster is ________ at Ivan and Sep.

6. Ivan got the bailing buckets ready and secured the oars with rope as he looked warily

at the darkening sky. Sep saw the sky too and quickly checked and loaded the flare gun.

She frowned at the large waves pounding around the harbor wall. The kids are _______

a. busy b. concerned c. prepared d. angry

7. “Harry can’t do this on that big tub of his!” Sep exclaimed as they flew along on top

of the waves. Both children thought about catching up to the poky mail boat and

triumphantly waving to their father. Harry’s boat is ________

a. fast b. large c. slow d. full

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Williwaw Chapters 16-17 Directions: Use your book to answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must start your answer with a capital and end with punctuation (a period, exclamation point or question mark). ** ipad research must be done through K-9.


Event #1 ________________________________________________________________


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2. Write one simile or metaphor you found in today’s reading. Page #_________

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3. Explain what you think that simile or metaphor means.

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4. How did the author show that Sep was resourceful (a good thinker) in this chapter?

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5. How does the Theme of Determination (not giving up) fit with these chapters?

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6. *** ipad research*** Research the author of Williwaw, Tom Bodett. List any 3

interesting facts you’ve learned about him.

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7. The waves hit the boat and began to tilt it onto its side. Ivan and Sep had to be careful

not to let their boat capsize and throw them into the water. Capsize means___________

8. Ivan and Sep had to be careful not to fall into the frigid water or they would soon

freeze to death. Frigid means _____________

a. wet b. deep c. rough d. cold e. pleasant

9. Ivan sat up muddled, his features washed in pale red streaks of blood and tried to

climb off of the boat. “I want to break the record in Tech Patrol!” he said as Sep held on

to him. The icy waves washed over him once again as the boat plunged. Ivan is _______

a. clean b. cold c. dry d. confused e. excited

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Williwaw Chapter 18


1. How did Mr. Berger surprise the family (what did he do)? What trait does this

show?

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2. What was the only thing that “went right” from this whole adventure?

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3. What returned to the cove for the first time since their Mother died?

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4. This (question #3) is an example of___________

a. foreshadowing b. repetition c. fast forwarding d. personification

5. Pick the best theme (lesson learned) and give evidence (reasons from any part of

the book) to show that it fits with the book.

Determination Follow Directions Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

Break Rules You Don’t Like Honesty (be honest) Learn from Your Mistakes

Don’t talk to Strangers Kindness Other (pick your own Theme)

Theme: ____________________

Evidence (Clues): _________________________________________________________

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6. Write down a good question. Research on the ipad and see what you discover!

Question:________________________________________________________________

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discovered…..____________________________________________________________

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7. Mr. Mooseburger got wood and made a garn (not a real word!) to get the hot water

ready for Ivan and Sep. Garn means _________

8. Her dad sat heavily in his chair and looked from one to the other. A tense silence rang

in the space around him as no one spoke. Harry coughed loudly and quickly headed for

the door. “By gosh it’s darker’n my boot in here.” “I think I’ll go outside and fix those

boards.” Harry is ________

a. sick b. uncomfortable c. helpful d. caring

Extra Credit: How did Ivan’s Dad know he had been hooking his game up to the radios?

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Ipad Extension Activities: ***PLEASE remember that your questions and vocabulary must be done for the day as well as

your weekly work, before you are working on ipad extension activities!

-Create an ibook/story kit or imovie on Alaska. Include ideas like:

Climate, region, capital, state symbols, northern lights, crab fishing, animals

found in Alaska.

-Research historical information on Alaska. Ideas could be oil spills, gold

rush, Iditarod, Yukon Trail, purchase of Alaska, Tom Bodett (the author) or

anything else you find interesting. You may create a poplet, prezi, or use any

other app. to share your information with the class.

- Create a movie trailer/commercial on Williwaw, Alaska, the adventure

genre, or any other idea you have that goes along with the book.

-Write a poem and add it to the poetry blog on the ipad.

-Create/design a new cover for the book and share with the class.

-Research and become an expert on tides or clam digging and teach the class

about what you have learned!

-Do you have another idea??? An app that I am not familiar with??? Did you

find a website that somehow ties into this book???? Please share! I would

love to see what you have designed, found, or created!

Have Fun!!

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