Journal- Annie L.

Reading strategies and resources

In chapter 3, Ulysses and his men found a place where there were flowers that they can eat. But, when they ate the flower, they started to sleep peacefully. While they were sleeping, a god was watching them and also watching their dreams. When the god saw that, he decided to let them have a dream that is peaceful. But when Ulysses was trying to eat that flower, he knew that this flower made them to go to sleep, so he was also sleepy but he decided to move all of his men into the ship and started to get out of this horrible place. Finally, Ulysses and his men were back on shore.


What would it be like to live on Cannibal Beach? What problems would it create to have a quicker cycle of day and night. How do you think this kept Ulysses from discovering what the tree were

I think I won't be able to sleep well because night and day would change so fast that the sun might bother your sleep. Also, you can be eaten by giants. The plants can't grow well because it will not get many sunlight.


Responding to literature


character- a person or animal who takes part in the action of a literary work

conflict- a conflict within the mind of the character

internal- one that takes place within the mind of the character

external - one in which a character struggles against some outside forces

foreshadowing- the use in a literature work of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur

mood- the feeling created in the reader by a literary work or a passage

protagonist- the main character in a literary work

antagonist- a character or force in conflict with a main character

setting- a literary work is the time and place of the action

symbol- anything that stands for or represents something else

theme- a central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work

Ulysses is a man that is very intelligent and is very a good leader.
he was strong because in chapter 3,it says that Ulysses moved every men into the
ship. Ulysses was mot really a mean person. also he had wide, sunken eyes and a red hair

Chapter 11

character- Crispin, Aycliffe, and his men, Father Quinel

internal: ?

external: Crispin running away from Aycliffe

foreshadowing- When Crispin saw father Quinel dead!

Mood: Sad, somber, fear, hopeless

Antagonis: Aycliffe and his men, cardiac

Setting: The mill, the river, the no manic land

Symbol: Blood, black blood; means something bad

Theme: sometimes when everything you love has gone you have to find the strength to keep on going

Chapter 12

Internal conflict: Fighting the emotional conflict

External conflict: He is running away

Foreshadowing: When he lost the food the old lady gave him, tells him he will have to go on searching for food.

Symbols: the cross- hope, happy memories, sadness

Setting: the road

Theme: Never give up



Writing strategies and resources

Personal spelling and vocabulary


Chapter 1

vessels- a watercraft bigger than a rowbo
at

stays
-a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast

booty
- plunder taken in war

prow- a bow of a ship

quartering winds- wind coming from two different directions

baubles- something of trifling appeal

shaft- the long handle of a spear or similar weapon

head wind- a wind having the oppsite general direction to a course of movement

hull- the main body of a usually large of heavy craft or vehicle

scudded- to move or run swiftly

Chapter 2

bouquets- flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch

hospitable- given to generous and cordial reception of guests

brow- the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place

lolled- a.) to hang loosely or laxly
b.) to act or move in a lax, lazy, or indolent manner

Chapter 3


mutiny-
forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority

exiling- to banish or expel from one’s own country or home

bailing hooks- used for transport

moor- wet and spongy area

smithcraft- a person that works with metal

agile- marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace

bowels- down at the bottom of a ship

vigil- the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary

phlegmy- a dull of apathetic coldness or indifference

forging- a piece of forged work

disembark- to go ashore out of a ship

gullet- the space between the tips of adjacent saw teeth


Chapter 4

Shrouds- something that covers, screens, or guards

reveling- to take intense pleasure or satisfaction

mischievous- able or tending to cause annoyance, trouble, or minor injury

sullen- gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed

outwitted- to get the better of by superior cleverness

coursed- to follow close upon

Chapter 5


cannibal- one that eats the flesh of its own kind

indifferent- of no importance or value one way or the other

mumbling- to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner

trooping- to move or gather in crowds

brutal- grossly ruthless or unfeeling



Chapter 6

Perils- exposure to the risk of being injured

Inhabitants- one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time

moored- to secure a boat by mooring

marrow- the inmost, best, or essential part

ogres- a dreaded person or object

provisioned- a stock of food

sorceries- the use of power gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits especially for divining

ethical- involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval


Grammar and usage
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