How do you think Sheriff Sweeney will react when Pa explains his decision to him? What might he do or say? Be sure to support your reasoning with an explanation that makes sense.
An aerial view of Lostman's River, Florida
A Mangrove Swamp
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Chapter Sixteen
Please reread and think about the last full paragraph on page 148. What do you think Tyler could do to make up for what he did, now that his family was leaving Florida for New York?
Chapter Fifteen
Why do you think Pa made the choice that he did? What do you think was the tipping point for him to make that decision? Explain your thoughts as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Chapter Thirteen
When Tyler asked Mama why she was packing up so much stuff for the journey to Key West, she said, "We have to be prepared... for whatever happens." What do you think she meant by that? Why are they taking so much stuff with them?
Chapter Twelve
"No more running. I'm tired of living on the wrong side of the law, and dragging you all along with me. Running was a bad idea. I couldn't see it then, but I can see it now." (page 119)
What do you think made Pa decide this?
Do you think it is a good idea for Tyler to tell his story to the sheriff in Key West? Explain why you think what you think.
What do you think made Pa decide this?
Do you think it is a good idea for Tyler to tell his story to the sheriff in Key West? Explain why you think what you think.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chapter Eleven
Please reread pages 112-114, focusing on the conversation between Bean and Tyler. What do you think are the most important points that Tyler got out of that conversation? Be sure to explain why you think what you think, using supporting examples from the text.
Chapter Eleven
What do you think Tommy would have said to Tyler when they met if he could speak English?
What do you think Tyler would have wanted to say to Tommy when they met if could speak Miccosukee?
Chapter Eleven
In the early part of this chapter, why do you think Tyler made himself "stand there and take it all in..." at the rookery, "... as the buzzards came flopping in and began ripping at the bodies"? And why do you think he "... was drawn to the rookery once again" the next day.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Chapter Ten
On page 105, Tyler thinks to himself, "I knew where I was headed, but not what I was going to do once I got there." What do you think he will do? What do you think he can do? What obstacles might he face? Please explain yourself in detail.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Chapter Nine
Tyler is in a tough spot now. The plume hunters might find Tommy's and his secret place and wipe out all the birds. Furthermore, he's pretty much trapped. What should he do? What can he do? Please provide a detailed, yes, I said detailed explanation of your thoughts.
Chapter Nine
Do you agree with Mr. Strawbridge's rationale for killing plume birds? Please explain yourself with detailed support.
Chapter Nine
Please reread pages 87 and 88. Yes, go back and reread them now. Do it.
On these pages, after Tyler questions him, Mr. Strawbridge defends his decision to kill birds, explaining how and why it is different from what the plume hunters do. How does he claim it is different, therefore making it okay to do?
On these pages, after Tyler questions him, Mr. Strawbridge defends his decision to kill birds, explaining how and why it is different from what the plume hunters do. How does he claim it is different, therefore making it okay to do?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Chapter Eight
On page 82, Mr. Strawbridge says to Tyler, "Between the dredging and the hunters, I'm afraid the days of the plume birds are coming to an end, just as the days of the dinosaurs had to end. In the face of that, Tyler, is what I did this afternoon really so terrible?"
Chapter Eight
On page 81, Mr. Strawbridge says to Tyler, "You see, where people go, their needs and desires come first. Alligators, plume birds, panthers, mosquitoes -- they have no place in civilization"
How do you feel about this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Please explain in detail why you feel the way you do.
Chapter Eight
Please explain in detail how Mr. Strawbridge explains his mission to Tyler. In other words, what does he tell Tyler about his plan and why he is doing it?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Chapter Eight
Based on the events so far in this chapter, what do you expect to happen next? How do you predict Tyler will react?
Chapter Eight
Please explain, in as much detail as you can, how you felt, and why you felt that way, after reading this part of the chapter.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Chapter Seven
The last sentence of this chapter reads, "Why, then, did I feel a strange uneasiness in the pit of my stomach?" Why do you think Tyler felt this way at this time?
Chapter Seven
What did Bean mean, on page 64, when he said all the plumers "respect is the point of a gun... And the prospect of a dollar?"
Chapter Seven
Please reread the last paragraph on page 67; what do you think the word "flaunting" means?
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Chapter Six
What did the interaction between Mr. Strawbridge and Tommy in this chapter leave you thinking, feeling, wondering, or predicting. Please give examples from the text to support your thinking.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Chapter Five
Why do you think Mama seems to like Mr. Strawbridge so well and is going out of her way to make him comfortable?
Chapter Five
Please explain -- using details -- why you think Pa is upset and why he doesn't like Mr. Strawbridge.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Chapter Four
What is it exactly that Mr. Strawbridge is asking Tyler to do with him? Please reread if you are not sure.
Chapter Four
Starting with the last sentence on page 30, Tyler says, "It felt like bad luck, even though I didn't set as much store in such things as some folks did." What do you think the phrase, "set as much store" means?
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Chapter Three
What do you think it is that enables Tyler and Tommy to maintain a friendship despite their different backgrounds and different languages?
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Chapter Two
What is Mama's opinion of where the family should be and what they should be doing? Why does she feel this way? Be thorough and specific in your explanation.
Chapter Two
Why does Pa believe it's important for the family to stay in the Ten Thousand Islands area? Why does he feel this way? Be thorough and specific in your explanation.
Chapter One
Based on what you've read so far, what are Frank Brewer's motives? What is his purpose for being in the Ten Thousand Islands area?
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