Blood on the River Chapters 2-3

Character Analysis: Describe the personality traits of Samuel Collier.

• Resourceful, determined, adaptable

• Inflexible

• Unmotivated

• Lazy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Plot Summary: What major event occurs in Chapter 2 of 'Blood on the River'?

• The crew mutinies against the captain

• A pirate attack on the ship

• The arrival of the ship Susan Constant

• The protagonist gets lost in the forest

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Setting Description: Explain the significance of the setting in Chapter 3.

• The setting in Chapter 3 is a distraction and confuses the readers.

• The significance of the setting in Chapter 3 lies in its ability to enhance the overall storytelling by creating a vivid backdrop for the unfolding events.

• The setting in Chapter 3 is poorly described and lacks detail.

• The setting in Chapter 3 is insignificant and adds no value to the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Conflict Identification: Identify the main conflict faced by the characters in these chapters.

• Power and control

• Wealth and poverty

• Love and friendship

• Happiness and sadness

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Theme Exploration: Discuss the theme of survival as portrayed in Chapters 2-3.

• Survival is portrayed as easy and effortless in the chapters

• The theme of survival is depicted through the characters' resilience and resourcefulness.

• Characters in Chapters 2-3 do not face any survival challenges

• The theme of survival is irrelevant in Chapters 2-3

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Character Analysis: Compare and contrast the characters of Captain John Smith and Reverend Hunt.

• Captain John Smith was a military leader and explorer, Reverend Hunt was a religious figure who provided spiritual guidance.

• Captain John Smith was a pirate and Reverend Hunt was a detective.

• Captain John Smith was a poet and Reverend Hunt was a mathematician.

• Captain John Smith was a chef and Reverend Hunt was a botanist.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Plot Summary: What is the primary goal of the characters in Chapter 3?

• Solve the mystery of the missing artifact

• Defeat the dragon guarding the castle

• Find the hidden treasure in the old mansion

• Escape from the haunted forest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Setting Description: How does the setting impact the mood of the story in Chapter 2?

• The bright and cheerful setting in Chapter 2 adds to the story's suspense.

• The dark and eerie setting in Chapter 2 creates suspense and tension.

• The setting in Chapter 2 is irrelevant to the overall tone of the story.

• The setting in Chapter 2 has no impact on the mood of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Conflict Identification: How do internal conflicts affect the characters in these chapters?

• Internal conflicts have no impact on the characters

• Internal conflicts only affect the setting, not the characters

• Internal conflicts impact the characters' emotions, motivations, and relationships.

• Internal conflicts make the characters more predictable

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Character Development: How does the protagonist's character evolve by the end of Chapter 3?

• The protagonist becomes more fearful and hesitant.

• There is no significant change in the protagonist's character.

• The protagonist grows more confident and decisive.

• The protagonist's outlook becomes more pessimistic.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3