A Girl Named Disaster

Assignment #4 Chapters 26-34 How do we balance opposing forces in our lives? All assignments due Monday, November 15 Read chapters 26 through 34. Do not read chapter 35. 1) Vocabulary: Look on the page number given in column one. Read the definition in column two. Find the word that begins with the letter given in column three and complete the word. Page 182 in a very tired way 190 not thankful or appreciative 191 watchful and alert to danger or something that is wrong 192 the feeling when you want to have what somebody else has 195 in a very hungry way 199 unusual or unnerving in a way that seems connected with the supernatural Definition s w u v e r e m p r j b b a l a Vocabulary Word

180 a feeling of mistrust or doubt

212 a termite-resistant wood 215 animal(s) hunted and eaten by another animal 217 bounced back 217 roosters 220 the edge of something 233 term of respect for an older man 234 a language 236 deadly 238 so interested in something that all attention is focused on it

OPTIONAL: Plan your time! Which questions/sections will you complete on which days? TODAY! Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday My plan

What really happened

2) Think and Write: Choose _____ of the following questions to answer in a complete paragraph. Choose questions that you feel you can respond to thoughtfully and with detail. Write your answer so it is clear which question you are answering. ALWAYS date your work and check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 1) Nhamo shows an intense interest in the social dynamics of the baboon troupe, often comparing them to humans. In your opinion, how human are the baboons? Use text evidence (at least three quotes with page numbers) to support you opinion. 2) Identify what is in your opinion the most important interaction Nhamo has with the baboons. Explain why you think so. 3) Can you sympathize with Nhamos feelings after the event at the end of chapter 29? Explain. Be sure to describe both how Nhamo feels and why you can relate. 4) The njuzu start to behave strangely on pages 210-211. What is strange about their actions and why do you think they are acting this way? Was the njuzu visit only a dream? (211). Explain. 5) What causes Nhamo to realize she passionately wanted to live (211)? Explain using text evidence (at least three quotes with page numbers). 6) On page 214, Nhamo mentions a few practical reasons for leaving the island. What are the others? Explain using quotes. Consider the events that encourage Nhamo to get going. 7) Reread Nhamos thoughts about the meaning of a border between countries on page 220. What is a border? Explain your answer using examples. 8) Reread the interaction between Long Teats and Nhamo on page 229. Explain their argument in terms of opposing forces: What are the opposing forces you see? Whose side are you on? Why? 3) Think and Create: Choose one and complete it carefully and thoroughly. Your final product should be clean, organized, and error free (publishing quality). If you have an alternate idea for a think and create, please talk to Nicole about it. 1) Make a travel plan for someone who wanted to recreate Nhamos journey today. How would you get to the area where Nhamo lived? Where would you stay along the way? What supplies would you need? 2) Draw a full-color family portrait of the baboon troupe. Include all the baboons named by Nhamo (or more if your imagination is inspiring you!). Your drawing should reflect each baboons physical features and personalities as described by Nhamo. 3) Research and create an informational poster about one of the following topics: a. Afrikaans (234) b. The tsetse flies disease (236) c. Vapostoris (240) d. The Matabele/Shona rivalry (240) You research should include: a brief definition/explanation/summary of the topic in your own words. an answer to four of the five Ws: who?, what?, when?, where?, why? (Examples: Who founded the Vapostoris? What are the main Vapostori beliefs? When did Afrikaans become important in Africa? Where in Africa is the tsetses disease a problem? Why are the Matabele and the Shona rivals?) a graphic or image with a caption to further explain your topic (this can be the answer to one of the five Ws). a list of sources you used to do your research (use at least two different

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