Chapter Nine

Let's take a look at some vocabulary in this chapter.  

First, on page 79, it says Megan "stifled an exclamation of pain."  Using context, what did you think "stifled" meant?

Next, on page 80, it says, "Sandy was tremulous in his relief."  Using context, what did you think "tremulous" meant?

Finally, on page 81, referring to the sounds Megan heard, it says, "Surreptitious ones that Megan figured out without getting alarmed again."  Using context, what did you think "surreptitious" meant?

Mando

Did you find the part of the story you told us about this afternoon?

Chapter Eight

As the story progresses, Megan feels more and more like Ben is bossy.  Do you also think he's bossy, or do you think other things are influencing the way Megan feels about him?  Please explain.

Chapter Eight

How 'bout a title...

Chapter Seven

After their somewhat hostile introduction, the boy on the island grew more friendly and welcoming, and Sandy reciprocated, yet Megan remained hostile and indifferent.  Why?

Chapter Seven

Please submit your suggestion for a title.

Chapter Six

On page 53, Megan seems torn between feeling fear and anger toward her mother.  How would you feel in this situation?  Angry?  Fearful?  Something different?  Why?

Chapter Six

And the title is...

Chapter Five

Any ideas about where Megan and Sandy's mom went and/or why she went there?  Please explain your thinking.

Chapter Five

What shall we call this chapter?

Chapter Five

Megan is feeling quite betrayed: by her mother for shutting her out, and by Sandy for not taking this matter seriously enough and going fishing with Grandpa.  Is she right to feel this way?  Please explain your thoughts on each of the two situations.

Chapter Four

When you read chapter 4, after Megan and Sandy landed on the island, what adjective came to mind that describes how this island seemed to you?


Mine is "enchanting."

Chapter Four

Page 37: Megan wonders, "Could there be a connection to Daddy's death and Mom's fear now?"


What do you think?

Chapter Four

What's your title?

Spelling

Some of you are being a bit careless with your spelling.  You can do better.

Chapter Three

What would you call this chapter?

Chapter Three

Was it okay for Megan to be eavesdropping on the conversation between her mother and grandfather?  Please elaborate when explaining your thinking.

Chapters 1-2

Imagine that you are Megan.  What might you be thinking at this point of the story?  How might you feel?  Please be sure to elaborate.

Chapter Two

On page 14, it says, "For a moment after she turned away, they were speechless.  "We're really going to go.  At ten o'clock at night," Sandy said, incredulous.

Using context and your background knowledge of the story up to that point, what do you think "incredulous" means?

Chapters 1-2

The chapters in this book do not have titles -- they are only numbered.  based on the events within, what title would you give to chapter one?  How about chapter two?