Reading Centers Resources

Discussion Questions:

Ch 10

Why does Karana decide to leave Ghalas-at?

What does Karana realize is happening while she is paddling the canoe?

What does Karana see during her trip on the ocean that helps her get home more than anything else?

Ch 11

Where does Karana build her house? Why?

What are the things that make the first day of house building a good omen?

Ch 12

How does Karana make the fence around her house?

Why does she need a fence?

Why does it take so long to make Karana's house?

Ch 13

Why does Karana choose to hunt sea elephants?

What happens when Karana goes to hunt the sea elephants?

Why does Karana leave the raging battle of sea elephants?