Chapter 1: Into the PrimitiveDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described? Buck is 4years old and half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive? He will need to his long hair survive in the wild
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club? Buck learned to not mess with big guy with clubs.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."? It means he is already half way there.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."? Francois was very nice and far
What is the significance of the title of this chapter? In means in to the wild.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -“And over this great demesne Buck ruled.” To do something all over do to again.
Imperiously - “Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.” Means to be mean
Insular -“as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation." To be nice a gentlemen"
Progeny -
“For to play a system requires money, while the wages of a gardener's helper do not lap over the needs of a wife and numerous progeny.” Do want something
Deft - “In quick rage he sprang at the man, who met him halfway, grappled him close by the throat, and with a deft twist threw him over on his back.” In rage mad crazy
Futilely - “Then the rope tightened mercilessly, while Buck struggled in a fury, his tongue lolling out of his mouth and his great chest panting futilely.”
Hydrophobia - “If I don't get the hydrophoby—" "It'll be because you was born to hang," laughed the saloon-keeper” it is hard to live with this
Surcharged - “Straight at the man he launched his one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights.” Long boning not fun
Slaver - “He staggered limply about, the blood flowing from nose and mouth and ears, his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver" mean make someone a slave
Primitive - “It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway.” To be a se
Dormant - having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time
Cunning - having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
ACTIVITIES:
Choose ONE activity from the list below to complete and post on your weebly page. Post the activity question on your weebly page as well as your response.
1.) Read the beginning quotation (also known as an epigraph) that prefaces this novel. Draw a picture that represents the conflict. Post your illustration on your weebly page as well as the epigraph.
2.) In a 5-7 sentence journal entry tell about a time that you del nervous or scared in a situation or of a person. Were your instincts correct? Explain.
3.) Write a definition of "being good" as it applies to your life at school or at home. Create a thinking map (t-chart, double rubble or venn diagram) to answer the following questions. What actions does "being good" include? What behaviors or actions does it not include? How does school "good behavior" differ from home "good behavior"?
4.) What is "primitive law"? Is there "primitive law" in your life? Create a collage that shows what primitive law entails and upload the collage to your weebly page.
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described? Buck is 4years old and half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive? He will need to his long hair survive in the wild
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club? Buck learned to not mess with big guy with clubs.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."? It means he is already half way there.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."? Francois was very nice and far
What is the significance of the title of this chapter? In means in to the wild.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -“And over this great demesne Buck ruled.” To do something all over do to again.
Imperiously - “Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.” Means to be mean
Insular -“as country gentlemen sometimes become because of their insular situation." To be nice a gentlemen"
Progeny -
“For to play a system requires money, while the wages of a gardener's helper do not lap over the needs of a wife and numerous progeny.” Do want something
Deft - “In quick rage he sprang at the man, who met him halfway, grappled him close by the throat, and with a deft twist threw him over on his back.” In rage mad crazy
Futilely - “Then the rope tightened mercilessly, while Buck struggled in a fury, his tongue lolling out of his mouth and his great chest panting futilely.”
Hydrophobia - “If I don't get the hydrophoby—" "It'll be because you was born to hang," laughed the saloon-keeper” it is hard to live with this
Surcharged - “Straight at the man he launched his one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights.” Long boning not fun
Slaver - “He staggered limply about, the blood flowing from nose and mouth and ears, his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver" mean make someone a slave
Primitive - “It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway.” To be a se
Dormant - having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time
Cunning - having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
ACTIVITIES:
Choose ONE activity from the list below to complete and post on your weebly page. Post the activity question on your weebly page as well as your response.
1.) Read the beginning quotation (also known as an epigraph) that prefaces this novel. Draw a picture that represents the conflict. Post your illustration on your weebly page as well as the epigraph.
2.) In a 5-7 sentence journal entry tell about a time that you del nervous or scared in a situation or of a person. Were your instincts correct? Explain.
3.) Write a definition of "being good" as it applies to your life at school or at home. Create a thinking map (t-chart, double rubble or venn diagram) to answer the following questions. What actions does "being good" include? What behaviors or actions does it not include? How does school "good behavior" differ from home "good behavior"?
4.) What is "primitive law"? Is there "primitive law" in your life? Create a collage that shows what primitive law entails and upload the collage to your weebly page.
At School
lissen to the teacher be nice to all people do my work and help others |
At Home
help my mom with work clean my room do good thing and help other |