Island of the Blue Dolphins Theme
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Lesson Plans by Elizabeth Pedro
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a fictional novel based on the true story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas. Karana is stuck on an island, forced to survive harsh weather, wild dogs, and enduring solitude, wondering if she’ll ever be rescued and returned to her family. These storyboarding activities will help students understand important details and concepts.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Themes
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- FRIENDSHIP
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- EXAMPLE 2
- EXAMPLE 3
- Karana makes an unlikely friend with Rontu, the leader of the wild dogs who killed her brother.
- Karana befriends Tutok, a descendent of the Aleutians who killed her father.
- Karana becomes friends with wild dogs, a sea otter, and birds.
- VIOLENCE
- Chief Chowig and the other men are massacred by Captain Orlov and the Aleuts.
- Ramu is attacked and killed by wild dogs.
- Karana decides that she will not kill any other animals.
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