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.
Whatwould 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 rowboat 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
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 rowboat
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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