We met a new character in chapter 19. Tell me 2 word you would use to describe this new character and explain your thoughts.
survivalist, kind, intelligent, smart, helpful, injured, etc.
Why was Skeet alone in the woods? (look on p. 166 if you need help)
He tracks wolverines and has been following a young male named Felix.
Skeet says this to Jake & Taylor: "The way you fellas walk, every animal within 10 miles of here knows you're coming." What does this tell us about how they are moving through the woods? Explain how you know.
They are walking LOUDLY through the woods. Skeet says others would hear them coming from far away, meaning they are making a lot of noise as they move.
Why did Skeet trigger his own trap before leaving for the night? What does this show us about him as a person?
If an animal gets stuck in it over night, they will suffer until he returns. Not fair to animal. This shows us he cares about nature, is humane & respectful.
What did Skeet teach Jake & Taylor how to do with a rabbit?
Kill it humanely, clean it and cook it
Skeet reveals that he has met someone that the boys know. Who is it?
Their dad!
The rabbit's fur was as soft as cotton. This is an example of____. (metaphor, alliteration, simile, personification)
simile - as
The boys seem very trusting of Skeet right from the start. Why might this be dangerous?
He may not be as good of a guy as they think. He is still a stranger.
The threatening sky seemed scary to the boys. What type of figurative language? (metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole)
alliteration - repeated /s/ sound
It looked like it was about to start raining cats and dogs. What type of figurative language? (alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, personification)
idiom - "it's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining very hard
The rain plus the cold air made it feel like it was negative 100 degrees out there. What type of figurative language? (idiom, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration)
hyperbole - extreme exaggeration
Crack Crack Boom! The storm was getting closer. This is an example of what kind of figurative language? (personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, simile)
onomatopoeia - sound words
The truck's engine roared to life. What type of figurative language? (alliteration, hypberoble, onomatopoeia, personification, idiom)
personification - giving human-like qualities to something that is non-living
Do you think Skeet will help Jake and Taylor find their dad? Explain your thoughts.
answers will vary
