Module 4: NEWBERY AND PRINTZ AWARD WINNERS
September 21-27
Island of the Blue Dolphins
By: Scott O'Dell
Ages: 9-12
Summary:
A tale of survival and courage of a young woman, this book is an interesting read. Karana jumps off her chance at a new life and courageously swims back to the Island of the Blue Dolphins to protect and take care of her brother. She assumes and hopes that another ship will return soon to retrieve her, but slowly realizes as the months and then years pass by that she is on her own. Karana thinks only of her survival and prepares herself for each day's challenges, obstacles, and even the possible return of the Aleuts. She befriends the surrounding wildlife, and secures a steadfast bond with one of the wild dogs who roams the island. She names him Rontu, and the book goes on to tell of her day to day life and adventures.
My Impressions:
This is another book that I have always wanted to read, and I was delighted to finally have the chance. I found this to be a very good book, that is well written. It is a timeless story and the survival theme is very interesting and many readers will find it intriguing. It reminded me of an older version of Gary Paulsen's thrilling book, The Hatchet. I especially enjoyed Karana's bond and relationship with her dog Rontu. I have a wonderful dog of my own, and I think that I could survive on an island alone for many years with just him for company.
Reviews:
"Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1961, this story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an island off the coast of California, still fascinates young readers. Her survival story--fighting the wild dogs and loneliness, hunting for food, and hoping to be rescued--is spellbinding." -Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature)
Lesson Plans:
This book provides educators and librarians with an excellent opportunity for a cross curricular lesson plans. The books discusses many varieties of wildlife including both plants and animals. This presents the perfect learning opportunity for science classes to delve into discussions on endangered species, poaching, and hunting animals for sport. Students can be given a particular member of wildlife mentioned in the book and present reports and projects on that animal. In addition, students could participate in a "Survivor" Reality Show of their own with situations based on the book. Students could act out various scenes and they could write their own survival based adventure stories and essays.
September 21-27
Island of the Blue Dolphins
By: Scott O'Dell
Ages: 9-12
Summary:
A tale of survival and courage of a young woman, this book is an interesting read. Karana jumps off her chance at a new life and courageously swims back to the Island of the Blue Dolphins to protect and take care of her brother. She assumes and hopes that another ship will return soon to retrieve her, but slowly realizes as the months and then years pass by that she is on her own. Karana thinks only of her survival and prepares herself for each day's challenges, obstacles, and even the possible return of the Aleuts. She befriends the surrounding wildlife, and secures a steadfast bond with one of the wild dogs who roams the island. She names him Rontu, and the book goes on to tell of her day to day life and adventures.
My Impressions:
This is another book that I have always wanted to read, and I was delighted to finally have the chance. I found this to be a very good book, that is well written. It is a timeless story and the survival theme is very interesting and many readers will find it intriguing. It reminded me of an older version of Gary Paulsen's thrilling book, The Hatchet. I especially enjoyed Karana's bond and relationship with her dog Rontu. I have a wonderful dog of my own, and I think that I could survive on an island alone for many years with just him for company.
Reviews:
"Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1961, this story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an island off the coast of California, still fascinates young readers. Her survival story--fighting the wild dogs and loneliness, hunting for food, and hoping to be rescued--is spellbinding." -Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature)
Lesson Plans:
This book provides educators and librarians with an excellent opportunity for a cross curricular lesson plans. The books discusses many varieties of wildlife including both plants and animals. This presents the perfect learning opportunity for science classes to delve into discussions on endangered species, poaching, and hunting animals for sport. Students can be given a particular member of wildlife mentioned in the book and present reports and projects on that animal. In addition, students could participate in a "Survivor" Reality Show of their own with situations based on the book. Students could act out various scenes and they could write their own survival based adventure stories and essays.
Courtot, Marilyn. "Children's Literature Reviews: The Island of the Blue Dolphins". Children's Literature Comprehensive Database. September 20, 2009 .
O'Dell, Scott. The Island of the Blue Dolphins. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1988.
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