Call it Courage (Chapter 2)

Call It Courage (Chapter 2)

1. Reading Comprehension and Analysis

● Discussion Questions:
○ Plot: What is happening in the story? (Discuss the sequence of events: Mafatu's
journey, the storm, his struggle to survive).
○ Characters: Who is Mafatu? Describe his situation and feelings.
○ Setting: Where is the story taking place? How does the setting affect the story?

Multiple-Choice Quiz:

1. What is the setting of the story?

○ a) A dense forest
○ b) A vast desert
○ c) The open sea
○ d) A bustling city

2. Why does Mafatu leave Hikueru?

● a) To find treasure
● b) To prove his bravery
● c) To visit family
● d) To go fishing

3. What happens to Mafatu during the storm?

○ a) He finds land
○ b) His canoe capsizes
○ c) He meets another sailor
○ d) He sleeps through the storm

4. What animal accompanies Mafatu?

○ a) A cat
○ b) A parrot
○ c) A dog
○ d) A rabbit

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2. Vocabulary Building

● Dismal (음울한)
○ Definition: 음울한, 우울한
○ Example Sentence: The weather was _______, making everyone feel gloomy.
○ Translation: 날씨가 음울하여 모두가 우울해졌다.
● Atoll (환초)
○ Definition: 산호초로 둘러싸인 섬
○ Example Sentence: The island was part of a larger _______ surrounded by a
coral reef.
○ Translation: 그 섬은 산호초로 둘러싸인 더 큰 환초의 일부였다.
● Convulsively (경련하듯)
○ Definition: 경련을 일으키며, 발작적으로
○ Example Sentence: She sobbed _______ after hearing the bad news.
○ Translation: 그녀는 나쁜 소식을 듣고 경련하듯 울었다.
● Desolation (황량함)
○ Definition: 황량함, 적막함
○ Example Sentence: After the storm, the town felt a sense of _______.
○ Translation: 폭풍이 지나간 후 마을은 황량함을 느꼈다.
● Hostile (적대적인)
○ Definition: 적대적인, 혹독한
○ Example Sentence: The environment was _______, with rough seas and high
winds.
○ Translation: 환경이 적대적이어서 거친 바다와 강한 바람이 불었다.
● Buoyancy (부력)
○ Definition: 부력, 뜨는 힘
○ Example Sentence: The boat's _______ kept it afloat despite the rough waves.
○ Translation: 거친 파도에도 불구하고 배는 부력 덕분에 떠 있었다.
● Tumult (소란)
○ Definition: 소란, 소동
○ Example Sentence: The _______ of the crowd made it hard to hear anything.
○ Translation: 군중의 소란 때문에 아무 것도 들리지 않았다.
● Quailing (움츠리는)
○ Definition: 움츠리는, 겁먹는
○ Example Sentence: The small animal was _______ in fear.
○ Translation: 작은 동물이 두려움에 움츠리고 있었다.

Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise

1. The environment was _______, with rough seas and high winds.
2. The _______ of the crowd made it hard to hear anything.
3. The weather was ________, making everyone feel gloomy.
4. She sobbed _______ after hearing the bad news.
5. The small animal was _______ in fear.
6. The island was part of a larger _______ surrounded by a coral reef.

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7. After the storm, the town felt a sense of _______.

8. The boat's _______ kept it afloat despite the rough waves.

3. Geography and Ocean Currents

● Activity: Discuss the concept of ocean currents.

● Points:
○ Definition: Ocean currents are large streams of seawater that move
continuously through the oceans.
○ Importance: Explain how ocean currents helped Polynesian navigators like
Mafatu travel from island to island.
● Interactive Activity: Show a map of the Pacific Ocean and trace the paths of major
ocean currents.

Multiple-Choice Quiz:

1. What are ocean currents?

Evidence Sentence: "The little canoe was riding one of the mysterious ocean currents
that flow in their courses through the length and breadth of the Pacific: the Ara Moana,
Paths of the Sea, as the Ancients called them."

○ a) Winds in the atmosphere

○ b) Movements of seawater
○ c) Ocean tides
○ d) Waves

2. How did the Polynesian navigators use ocean currents?

Evidence Sentence: "They were the ocean currents that had carried the Polynesian navigators
from island to island in the childhood of the world."

○ a) To find fish
○ b) To travel between islands
○ c) To predict weather
○ d) To avoid storms

4. Character Analysis

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● Activity: Analyze Mafatu’s character.

● Discussion Questions:
○ What kind of person is Mafatu? (Brave, determined, resourceful)
○ How does he respond to challenges? (He faces fear and loneliness with
resilience)
○ What motivates Mafatu to keep going despite the dangers?

Fill-in-the-Chart:

Trait Evidence from the Text

He used the green-drinking nuts for sustenance.

He kept fighting to survive even when the situation was dire.

Mafatu faced the storm despite his fear.

5. The Flow of Mafatu’s Journey to the Island

(1) Encounter with Ocean Currents

● Points:
1. Introduction to ocean currents and their role in navigation.
2. The importance of natural elements in traditional navigation.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What are ocean currents?
■ a) Paths in the sky
■ b) Movements of seawater
■ c) Underwater volcanoes
■ d) Types of fish

(2) Feeling of Desolation

● Points:
1. Emotions and coping with loneliness.
2. The impact of isolation on a person's mental state.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. How does Mafatu feel as he looks back and sees the atoll has vanished?
■ a) Excited
■ b) Desolate

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■ c) Angry
■ d) Indifferent

(3) Observing Marine Life

● Points:
1. The biodiversity of the ocean.
2. The food chain and survival in the marine ecosystem.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What marine animal does Mafatu see that is chasing flying fishes?
■ a) A shark
■ b) A dolphin
■ c) A whale
■ d) An octopus

(4) Preparing for the Storm

● Points:
1. Recognizing weather patterns and storm preparation.
2. Basic sailing and navigation techniques.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What does Mafatu do when he notices the signs of a storm?
■ a) He sets sail
■ b) He lowers the sail
■ c) He jumps into the water
■ d) He ignores the signs

(5) Facing the Storm

● Points:
1. The challenges of navigating through a storm.
2. The importance of staying calm and making quick decisions.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What does Mafatu do to keep the canoe upright during the storm?
■ a) He jumps out of the canoe
■ b) He clings to the steering paddle
■ c) He raises the sail
■ d) He calls for help

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(6) Mast Breaks

● Points:
1. Understanding the structure and importance of a boat's mast.
2. Coping with unexpected challenges.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What happens to the mast during the storm?
■ a) It catches fire
■ b) It breaks and falls
■ c) It grows taller
■ d) It gets stronger

(7) Struggling to Survive

● Points:
1. The importance of perseverance and determination.
2. Basic survival techniques in harsh conditions.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. How does Mafatu show determination during the storm?
■ a) By giving up
■ b) By continuing to steer the canoe
■ c) By jumping overboard
■ d) By taking a nap

(8) Wave Overcomes Canoe

● Points:
1. The power of nature and the unpredictability of the sea.
2. Emergency responses and quick thinking.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What does Mafatu do when the giant wave hits the canoe?
■ a) He swims away
■ b) He clings to the mid-thwart
■ c) He jumps overboard
■ d) He lies down in the canoe

(9) Aftermath of the Storm

● Points:
1. Assessing the damage and making a survival plan.
2. The importance of resourcefulness and quick thinking.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What does Mafatu lose during the storm?

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■ a) His clothes
■ b) His knife
■ c) His fish spear
■ d) All of the above

(10) Gradual Easing of the Storm

● Points:
1. Understanding the temporary nature of storms.
2. The emotional relief and renewed hope after a crisis.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. How does Mafatu realize the storm is easing?
■ a) The wind gets stronger
■ b) The wind starts to blow itself out
■ c) The waves get larger
■ d) He sees lightning

(11) Approaching the Island

● Points:
1. The sense of relief and accomplishment upon reaching safety.
2. The importance of perseverance and hope.
● Multiple-Choice Quiz:
1. What does Mafatu feel as he approaches the island?
■ a) Fear
■ b) Relief
■ c) Anger
■ d) Indifference

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6. Creative Writing

● Activity: Write a continuation of the story.

● Prompt: Imagine what happens to Mafatu after the storm. Write a short paragraph about
his next adventure. To complete the story, use the following guided words.

After the storm:

● calm sea
● rising sun

Mafatu's condition:

● exhausted
● relieved

New discovery:

● distant land
● faint outline of island

Interaction with nature:

● guiding him
● welcoming

Reflection:

● shown courage
● ready to face

7. Survival Skills

● Activity: Discuss the survival skills Mafatu uses.

● Teaching Points:
○ Resourcefulness: Using the drinking nuts for sustenance.
○ Navigation: Understanding ocean currents.
○ Resilience: Coping with fear and maintaining hope.

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Multiple-Choice Quiz:

1. What did Mafatu use for food and drink?

Evidence Sentence: "Mafatu opened one of the green drinking nuts and tilted back his
head to let the cool liquid trickle down his parched throat; more refreshing than spring
water, cool on the hottest days and as sustaining as food. The boy scooped out the
gelatinous meat for Uri and the dog ate it gratefully."

○ a) Fish and seawater

○ b) Green drinking nuts
○ c) Fruits from the island
○ d) Canned food

2. How did Mafatu keep the canoe afloat during the storm?

Evidence Sentence: "Only the buoyancy of tamanu kept the craft afloat. Uri cowered in
the bow, half submerged, his howls drowned by the roar of the elements."

○ a) He used a life raft.

○ b) He used his buoyancy knowledge.
○ c) He lightened the load.
○ d) He used a pump to remove water.