Chapter 1: into the Primitive
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck
described?
In the beginning of Chapter 1 Buck is described as a king.
Based on this description, how do you think he will
deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
Based on this description, I think he will deal with the hardships of Yukon
Territory with a lot of fighting back
Which of his traits will serve him
in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
One of his traits that will serve him in his new life is his bravery. He
will have to abandon his trust to man for him to be able to survive.
What
important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
Important lesson that Buck learned from the man with the club is that dogs
cannot trust all man
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction
to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
This quote meant that he was weaker by the starvation and thirst than the
club.
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 began to earn Buck's repect when Francois gave Buck food. From the
incident, I think Buck won't get along with Spitz because Spitz stole Buck's
food.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
The title meant that Buck was becoming more of a wolf than a dog.
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 -land "and over this great demesne buck ruled" (p.1)
Populous - very popular "They came and went, resided in the populous kennels" (p.1)
Imperiously - assuming power " Among the terriers he stalked imperiously." (p.2)
Sated - satisfy "he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat." (p.2)
Insular - ignorant "country gentleman sometimes become because of their insular situation" (p.2)
Progeny - descendant "wife and numerous progeny" (p.2)
Deft - skillful "and with a deft twist threw him over on his back." (p.3)
Futilely -pointless "and his great chest panting futilely." (p.3)
Vilely - unpleasant "never in all his life had he been so vilely treated." (p.3)
Hydrophobia - fear of water. "The kidnapper undid the bloody wrappings and looked at his lacerated hand."If I don't get the hydrophoby-" (p.3)
Impending - about to happen. "He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity." (p.4)
Calamity - damage. "he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity." (p.4)
Surcharged - angry. "one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights." (p.5)
Slaver - saliva "his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver." (p.5)
Primitive - wild "It was his introduction of the primitive law." (p.6)
Dormant - slowed dow for a long time
Cunning- skill "he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused." (p.6)
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.
described?
In the beginning of Chapter 1 Buck is described as a king.
Based on this description, how do you think he will
deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
Based on this description, I think he will deal with the hardships of Yukon
Territory with a lot of fighting back
Which of his traits will serve him
in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
One of his traits that will serve him in his new life is his bravery. He
will have to abandon his trust to man for him to be able to survive.
What
important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
Important lesson that Buck learned from the man with the club is that dogs
cannot trust all man
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction
to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
This quote meant that he was weaker by the starvation and thirst than the
club.
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 began to earn Buck's repect when Francois gave Buck food. From the
incident, I think Buck won't get along with Spitz because Spitz stole Buck's
food.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
The title meant that Buck was becoming more of a wolf than a dog.
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 -land "and over this great demesne buck ruled" (p.1)
Populous - very popular "They came and went, resided in the populous kennels" (p.1)
Imperiously - assuming power " Among the terriers he stalked imperiously." (p.2)
Sated - satisfy "he had lived the life of a sated aristocrat." (p.2)
Insular - ignorant "country gentleman sometimes become because of their insular situation" (p.2)
Progeny - descendant "wife and numerous progeny" (p.2)
Deft - skillful "and with a deft twist threw him over on his back." (p.3)
Futilely -pointless "and his great chest panting futilely." (p.3)
Vilely - unpleasant "never in all his life had he been so vilely treated." (p.3)
Hydrophobia - fear of water. "The kidnapper undid the bloody wrappings and looked at his lacerated hand."If I don't get the hydrophoby-" (p.3)
Impending - about to happen. "He did not know why, but he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity." (p.4)
Calamity - damage. "he felt oppressed by the vague sense of impending calamity." (p.4)
Surcharged - angry. "one hundred and forty pounds of fury, surcharged with the pent passion of two days and nights." (p.5)
Slaver - saliva "his beautiful coat sprayed and flecked with bloody slaver." (p.5)
Primitive - wild "It was his introduction of the primitive law." (p.6)
Dormant - slowed dow for a long time
Cunning- skill "he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused." (p.6)
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.