What does the word clammy mean in the sentence below? The sick girl's hands felt cold and clammy.
What does the word secured mean in the sentence below? While in the car, the child was secured with a special car seat.
What does the word squalling mean in the sentence below? The hungry baby was squalling for her bottle.
What does the word critical mean in the sentence below? The news report gave critical information about the upcoming election.
What does the word demolished mean in the sentence below? The bulldozer demolished the old building.
What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "rupt?" (Hint: think of the words erupt, interrupt, disrupt)
What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "tele?" (Hint: think of words like telephone, telegram, television)
What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "scrib?"
What is the meaning of the Greek/Latin root "photo?"
The first paragraph is written in what point-of-view?
The rest of the story, after the first paragraph, is written in what point-of-view?
What conclusion can the reader draw from the passage above?
If the author had chosen one of the experienced surfmen as the narrator, the mood of the passage would be very different. An experienced surfman would sound...
The reader can infer that the child is frightened because he
Which quotation shows that Nathan starts to feel useful as a surfman's helper?
Which quotation from the story is evidence that someone encourages Nathan?
What can the reader infer about Nathan after reading this passage?
Using a COMPLETE SENTENCE, what can you infer about the relationship between Mrs. Gardiner and the captain?
Make an inference about Nathan's future as a surfman. Do you think he will make it? Why or why not? (USE TEXT EVIDENCE AND COMPLETE SENTENCES TO ANSWER THE QUESTION)