COURSE PLAN 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA

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1 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA COURSE PLAN METHODOLOGY: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is represented by the abbreviation. The specific daily assignments are outlined in the following lines indicated by the 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 abbreviations. Discuss the Setting and Characters with the student. Each week s introduction includes the chapters that will be read that week, instructions for literary devices and elements of fiction that the student will encounter during the week, and a written assignment. The chapter study questions, chapter vocabulary and glossary are located in the Junior High Literature Study Question booklets available for purchase from. Discuss the literary devices and elements of fiction with the student using the worksheets included with these junior high literature course plans. We suggest reading the weekly written assignment to the student at the beginning of the week. The student should write the assignment down on a note card (to be used as a bookmark) so that he can think about the assignment as he reads. The written assignments are suggested to be completed by the following Monday. As the teacher, be sure to review the final exam now to ensure all concepts are covered with your student as he reads the book. Each week also includes a memory gem. If the student repeats the phrase a couple of times a day each week, he will improve his memory skills, increase his repertoire of phraseology, and prepare for one of the parts of the final exam at the same time. Encourage the student to pay attention as he reads the quotation in the text, so he understands the context. The written assignments for this book have been designed to give your student an opportunity to try his hand at writing in the genre of Science Fiction. They will also help you teach your student how to write a more lengthy paper. Make sure your student understands that he is to keep his weekly assignments, because they will all be used in the final paper. It would be perfectly acceptable for you to make full comments and suggestions on each weekly assignment but grade each of them as pass/fail, giving the student time to improve the core of the paper, and then assign a letter grade to the completed ±7 paragraph paper at the end of the course. Optional Research Paper Topics based on this book: electricity; famous music, art, literature; sea animals; submarines; scuba and deep ocean diving; the pearl industry; sunken treasures 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea represents the beginning of the entire genre of Science Fiction. The story, in and of itself, is an outstanding example of unique creativity, but like the best works of literature, draws upon the mannerisms, customs, and beliefs of its day. Verne takes the technology of the day and conjectures its future with amazing accuracy. He reveals an extensive knowledge of the classification of plants and animals through the character of Professor Aronnax. At the same time, he inspires a thirst for studying geography in the reader by taking him on a journey to the ends of the Earth, all in the peaceful solitude that is Nemo's home and refuge. If all of that is not enough to whet your appetite for reading this book, there is also the deeply binding sub-plot of the mysterious Captain Nemo himself. The Introduction, written by Ray Bradbury (a giant in American Science Fiction literature), likens Captain Nemo to Herman Melville s Captain Ahab in the great classical work of fiction, Moby Dick. All in all, your student's education can only be enhanced by studying this masterpiece of classical literature. 20,000 Leagues U1

2 Note: The title of this story represents the distance traveled while under the oceans, rather than the depth of the ocean. ELEMENTS OF FICTION Setting Most of this story takes place in a luxury submarine that has every convenience one could possibly want. The submarine must surface like a whale, but it contains fabulous treasures, comfortable furnishings, and delectable food from around the world. The people on the submarine travel all around the world and are exposed to as many different settings as there are places on the Earth. Geographical Locations: Studying the geography of places mentioned in a great story is very educational and highly satisfying. We recommend your student keep a map and a write-on blank map handy to chart the voyages undertaken in the story. Google Earth is a free program the can breathe life into the study of geography: Because the characters in this story journey to hundreds of places, it would be overwhelming to try to study them all. However, see the summary section in the weekly assignments portion of these lesson plans for a suggested geographical study that can accompany this story. Characters (in first-name order): Conseil: Mr. Aronnax's servant Ned Land: A Canadian expert harpoonist who is 40 years old and six feet tall Captain Nemo: A mysterious, very learned and wealthy man who is in hiding from most of humanity and detests oppression Pierre Aronnax: Professor of the Paris Museum, narrator of the story Animals: This book surveys many of the animals and plants that were known to scientists of Verne's day including vast varieties of ocean-going fish/mammals, coral, mollusks, sea turtles, and birds. If you would like to have your inspired student study some of these, here are some specific suggestions and starting points for that study: narwhal, hermit crab, whelk, sperm whale, albatross, sharks, terns, penguins, walrus, dugong 20,000 Leagues U2

3 WEEK 1 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Notes Biography Chapter 10 Memory Gem: The human mind enjoys grandiose ideas about supernatural creatures. Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 1-10 in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Elements of Fiction occurring this week: discuss the elements of plot (use elements of fiction worksheet included in the syllabus). Students will encounter these particular elements in their reading this week. Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines Have the student read Biography - Chapter 1 and answer Study Questions. Chapter 1. The world is debating the mysterious sightings of an enormous apparition at sea that is more than twice the length of the Biography 1 longest known whale. Most people are skeptics about the whole affair, Chapter 1 writing off the reports as seafarers' whoppers, until a completely irrefutable and inexplicable event happens. Have the student read Chapters 2-4 and answer Study Questions. Chapter 2. The entire world is anxious to determine what, exactly, is causing all the commotion in the ocean. Mr. Aronnax is asked to give his opinion on the matter, and he concludes that it is very likely caused by some whale as yet undiscovered that is related to the narwhal. As is the way with men, however, action happens only when money becomes an issue: the insurance companies are ready to raise rates, so an expedition is launched to find the beast. Chapter 3. Mr. Aronnax and his faithful servant rush and make it aboard the Abraham Lincoln, which is the ship 2 Chapters 2-4 that is going to find and kill the apparition. Chapter 4. The expedition is now fully underway, and Mr. Aronnax is becoming closely acquainted with Ned Land, the expert harpoonist. Everyone on board the ship is keenly watching for the apparition, as there is a $2000 reward for the first person to sight it. (Note that if that amount of money were adjusted for inflation to be given out today, it would be around $25,500.) Ned, however, does not believe the apparition is an animal at all, but he refuses to say what he thinks it might be. 20,000 Leagues U3

4 3 Chapters 5-7 Have the student read Chapters 5-7 and answer Study Questions. Chapter 5. The people aboard the Abraham Lincoln have become disillusioned with their venture. After putting their heart and soul into searching, they are giving up and are ready to put their feet on land again. Just when the ship is heading for Europe, the apparition is sighted, and the game is on. Chapter 6. They all agree it is a whale. The chase is on to catch the apparition that seems real enough. The animal is faster and more resilient than any animal those aboard the Abraham Lincoln have thus far seen. Just when the animal appears to be sleeping, Ned Land throws his harpoon. The whale reacts and Mr. Aronnax is washed overboard. Chapter 7. Mr. Aronnax fully hopes to be rescued, but is very surprised to find Conseil in the water with him. Together, they work to survive in the middle of the ocean. Just when their strength is all but gone, Ned Land hails them from a floating island, the very creature they have been pursuing. Have the student read Chapters 8-10 and answer Study Questions. Chapter 8. The trio is thrust into an utterly dark prison where they worry and wonder what is to become of them. Finally, the lights come on and two men come in to speak with them. However, the men do not seem to know any of the languages they speak. Chapter 9. The captives have slept very well in spite of such inhospitable surroundings. Mr. Aronnax awakens with a foggy mind due to the stale air, but the air is soon replenished. The captives are very hungry, however, and no one comes to care for their needs for hours. When the steward finally does come, Ned attacks him in a bid for freedom. Chapter 10. The impressively calm Captain Nemo explains to his captives that he cannot release them, but he will allow them to have every liberty aboard the ship. He reveals that he knew all four of the languages previously spoken to him, but he needed to think over the entire situation before responding. Once they have accepted his condition, the captives are released to enjoy a meal. Have the student complete the Written Assignment, due Monday. Written Assignment: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea gave rise to the entire literary genre of Science Fiction, so while you are reading this fascinating work, you will be creating a Science Fiction short story of your own. This week, you will be laying the groundwork for your paper. However, in your writing, you must follow this one important, nonnegotiable rule: you cannot write about anything that is illegal, immoral, or offensive. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. Assign the Geography Challenge if desired: Why is Cape Horn known as a sailor's graveyard? 4 Chapters Written Assignment 20,000 Leagues U4

5 Week 1 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 1 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U5

6 WEEK 2 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter Memory Gem: Great artists are ageless. Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Elements of Fiction occurring this week: discuss the elements of plot and functions of fiction (use elements of fiction worksheet included in the syllabus). Students will encounter these particular elements in their reading this week. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines Chapter Chapters Chapters Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 11. Captain Nemo shows Mr. Aronnax around the ship. The rooms are large and are full of fantastic treasures. Chapter 12. Now that Mr. Aronnax is destined never to leave the Nautilus, Captain Nemo is very generous in teaching him all the ship's details. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 13. After the tour, Captain Nemo explains how he built the Nautilus. Chapter 14. Mr. Aronnax speaks with his companions from the Abraham Lincoln. Conseil is in a state of wonder. Ned Land is still thinking only of how to escape. Chapter 15. The captives are left to their own devices for days. They don't know where Nemo is or why he does not appear. Finally, he invites the men to go on a hunt with him. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 16. While Ned Land stays behind, Mr. Aronnax, Conseil, Captain Nemo, and some of his men leave the Nautilus while underwater and walk to the Crespo Forest. Chapter 17. The Crespo Forest is full of wonderfully varied plant and animal life as well as terrain. Chapter 18. Captain Nemo speaks often to Mr. Aronnax, showing his deep love of the sea and his vast acquired knowledge of it. The Nautilus, meanwhile, travels thousands of miles where its passengers witness animals of infinite variety. 20,000 Leagues U6

7 4 5 Chapters Written Assignment Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 19. Captain Nemo gives Mr. Aronnax a show and tell about some shipwrecks, including solving a shipwreck mystery of international intrigue. Chapter 20. The New Year has come and Conseil seems perfectly content with the situation aboard the Nautilus. Ned Land, however, can hardly wait to escape. They continue to travel, catching their meals in the vast nets as they go along until an incident delays the journey. Chapter 21. The hunting party continues the following day where the trio finds birds of paradise, kangaroos, and all sorts of exotic fare. They enjoy the day immensely and collect a huge store to delight their taste buds for when they are confined on the ship once more. Have the student complete the Written Assignment, due Monday. Written Assignment: Task 1: Write a plot summary of your story (maximum, 1 paragraph). Task 2: Outline your story from start to finish. Task 3: Review what you wrote about last week. Add more descriptions if desired. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. Assign the Geography Challenge if desired: Take a trip in your imagination to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Describe the plant life, animal life, and overall scenery. Week 2 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 2 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U7

8 WEEK 3 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter Memory Gem: Does it surprise you, Professor, to set foot on land and find savages? Where won't you find savages? Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines Chapter Chapters Chapters Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 22. Now the frivolous days of hunting for Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Mr. Land must come to an end. The possibly cannibalistic natives of New Guinea and its surrounding islands have found them and have chased them back to the Nautilus. Then, right on schedule, the high tide frees the Nautilus of her coral entrapment. Chapter 23. The journey beneath the sea continues, but one day something seems amiss. Mr. Aronnax doesn't know what the problem may be, but he and his companions are locked into their rooms where they eat a meal and fall into a deep, drugged sleep. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 24. Things seem to be back to normal. Mr. Aronnax is asked to see if he can medically help one of the crew, but there is nothing that can be done. Chapter 25. The Nautilus has left the New Guinea area and is heading for the Indian Ocean. Ned Land continues to want to try to break out of their nautical prison, but Professor Aronnax is strongly lured by this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the world as no one else ever has. They observe many different kinds of sea animals, and Professor Aronnax is never bored. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 26. They come to the area around Ceylon, and Captain Nemo invites the Professor and his companions along with him on another underwater excursion. However, Professor Aronnax is quite nervous about the trip. Chapter 27. The men go on their underwater expedition and find, not only enough oysters to supply the world with pearls, but also a secret Captain Nemo has kept all to himself. On the way back, two men are saved from untimely deaths. 20,000 Leagues U8

9 4 5 Chapters Written Assignment Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 28. As they continue their voyage, the Professor sees a great many towns and more marvelous undersea animals. Then Captain Nemo reveals how he plans to get from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea in one day. Chapter 29. Ned Land is given the opportunity to hunt a dugong, an animal he has never seen before. He is thrilled at the prospect and takes on the challenge. Not long after, the Nautilus travels from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea in under 20 minutes. Have the student complete the Written Assignment, due Monday. Written Assignment: Begin writing the rough draft of your story using your outline as a guide. Expect to have completed at least half of the writing this week. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. Assign the Geography Challenge if desired: Discover the birthplace of Western thought in the countries touching the Mediterranean Sea. Week 3 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 3 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U9

10 WEEK 4 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter Memory Gem: This ocean with its immense parallel coasts is watered by the world's largest rivers, the St. Lawrence, the Mississippi, the Amazon, the Plata, the Orinoco, the Niger, the Senegal, the Elbe, the Loire, and the Rhine, which bring it water from both the most civilized and the most barbaric countries on earth! It is a magnificent plain, constantly furrowed by ships of all nations ending in those two terrible capes so feared by mariners, Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope!. Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Elements of Fiction occurring this week: discuss the elements of plot (use elements of fiction worksheet included in the syllabus). Students will encounter these particular elements in their reading this week. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 Chapter Chapters Have the student read Chapter Chapter 30. Ned Land has reaffirmed he is committed to their escape, yet Mr. Aronnax is enjoying satisfying his scientific curiosity; he is not so sure he wants to escape from the Nautilus. New surprises are constantly awaiting his discovery. Chapter 31. The Nautilus flies under water through the Mediterranean Sea, during which time Mr. Aronnax and Conseil chronicle the sea animals they observe along the way. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 32. For the first time, in all their wanderings across the seas, those aboard the Nautilus encounter a mysterious diver from the outside who waves to those aboard the ship. Mr. Aronnax is treated to another history lesson, and he observes a tremendous amount of gold being taken off the ship. The elusive Captain Nemo, however, is just as much an enigma as ever. Chapter 33. The captives have lost any chance of escape now that they are more than 300 miles from shore. Secretly, Mr. Aronnax is glad he is still aboard. When Captain Nemo takes him on the latest excursion, Mr. Aronnax is more than thrilled. 20,000 Leagues U10

11 3 4 5 Chapters Chapters Written Assignment Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 34. The Nautilus has arrived in its secret port in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean. Nemo allows the three captives free reign to explore. Chapter 35. The Nautilus makes its way through the Sargasso Sea and then journeys four leagues under the surface of the ocean. From the sea full of seaweed and debris, Captain Nemo takes them to the deepest part of the ocean, traveling four leagues under the surface of the ocean. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 36. Ned Land is beside himself. He has nothing of interest to do aboard the Nautilus. When a harmless herd of whales is attacked by another herd of whales, those aboard the Nautilus give witness to a violent fight, a massacre of epic proportions. Chapter 37. The Nautilus has reached the Antarctic regions. Ned Land thinks Captain Nemo is completely foolish. Conseil is as impassive as ever. Mr. Aronnax finds himself becoming more and more enthusiastic about the prospects of this journey to the South Pole. Have the student complete the Written Assignment, due Monday. Written Assignment: Finish writing the rough draft of your story using your outline as a guide. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. Assign the Geography Challenge if desired: Do outside reading on the fascinating topic of these parts of the Atlantic Ocean: The Gulf Stream, Sargasso Sea, and The Puerto Rico Trench. Week 4 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 4 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U11

12 WEEK 5 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter Memory Gem: Scent is the soul of flowers.... Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Literary Devices used this week: discuss definitions of foreshadowing, motivation, dynamic and static characters, and cause and effect with the student (use literary device worksheet included in the syllabus). Students will encounter the use of these devices this week. Elements of Fiction occurring this week: discuss the elements of plot and mood (use elements of fiction worksheet included in the syllabus). Students will encounter these particular elements in their reading this week. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 Chapter Chapters Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 38. Very intent on knowing their exact position, Captain Nemo and Mr. Aronnax strive to make their calculations. In the end, they are the first to reach the South Pole. Chapter 39. The Nautilus and all aboard begin their journey through one of the most dangerous parts of the world. However, it seems they will not be gliding through and out of troubles very easily. They become completely trapped under the icy depths in complete isolation. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 40. In a seemingly insurmountable situation, Captain Nemo and his crew are as calm as ever. Everyone works together to do what they can to survive. Chapter 41. Free of their watery grave, the Nautilus and all aboard head North as fast as possible into the Atlantic Ocean once more around South America. 20,000 Leagues U12

13 3 4 5 Chapters Chapters Written Assignment Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 42. The Nautilus encounters a living creature that has stopped it dead in the water, a giant squid. The men must all fight fiercely to survive. Chapter 43. At the point of madness, Ned Land insists that Mr. Aronnax plead with Captain Nemo for their freedom. The melancholic Captain Nemo refuses. The Nautilus rides the tremendous waves of a hurricane before sinking into blissful tranquility into the depths of the ocean. Chapter 44. The Nautilus continues its journey and stops at an old shipwreck. Have the student read Chapters and answer Study Questions. Chapter 45. The three captives aboard the Nautilus are absolutely helpless as they begin to realize Captain Nemo's intentions as a warship approaches. He is going to fight the ship. Suddenly the lovely scientific expedition has turned corrupt, and, more than ever, all three of the men want to escape! The madness of Captain Nemo is finally showing itself in its fullness. Chapter 46. Mr. Aronnax's horror is complete. He is now fully ready to escape with his other two companions. Just as they are finally getting underway, though, the Nautilus encounters a plight more dangerous than any she has yet faced. Chapter 47. The men have indeed escaped, but they will never know the fate of those aboard the Nautilus. Have the student complete the Written Assignment, due Monday. Written Assignment: Read your rough draft, and improve your paper through more action, better description, improved dialog, and variety of sentence structure. Once your paper says all that you want it to say, double check it for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation by reading the paper from END to beginning, sentence by sentence. Week 5 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 5 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U13

14 WEEK 6 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Written Assignment Review Final Exam Written assignment: In reading all of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, you have achieved quite a lot. Now you need to write a nice book report on the story. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines Written Assignment Review Written Assignment. Have the student work on the book report. In the second part of your book report, answer the following question: Do Captain Nemo's high ideals, good works, and sorrowful past justify his taking of revenge on humanity? Be sure to give examples of each of these elements as you prove your point. Review your paper to make sure everything you have written supports your thesis statement, and the entire paper has a gentle flow from one supported idea to the next. Check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Rewrite the paper neatly if you are writing it in long hand. Have the student study for the Final Exam. 5 Final Exam Have the student take the Final Exam today. Week 6 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Study Questions Vocabulary Literary Device Elements of Fiction Written Assignment Week 6 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % 20,000 Leagues U14

15 ASSIGNMENT ANSWER KEY WEEK 1: Written Assignment: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea gave rise to the entire literary genre of Science Fiction, so while you are reading this fascinating work, you will be creating a Science Fiction short story of your own. This week, you will be laying the groundwork for your paper. However, in your writing, you must follow this one important, non-negotiable rule: you cannot write about anything that is illegal, immoral, or offensive. Suggestion: Begin with what you know and love. For example, if you love soccer, set your story on the soccer field. If you are great with flowers, create your own special varieties with your pen. Task 1: Decide where your story will take place, and write at least 1 paragraph that describes the setting. Be imaginative. Task 2: Create and write a brief description of at least three main characters and any minor characters you will be using. Be detailed. Task 3: Create and write a brief description of any unique, imaginative animals, plants or inventions your characters will be using or encountering during the course of your story. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. WEEK 2 Written Assignment: Task 1: Write a plot summary of your story (maximum, 1 paragraph). Your story should include the following: (a) an intriguing situation (b) something important and urgent that your characters must do Task 2: Outline your story from start to finish. Do not go into details. Do not create more work for yourself than you can reasonably write about in two weeks. Each major division of your outline should represent one part in your paper. The next sub-levels should represent planned paragraphs. Here is an example, an Outline for The Golden Apple I. Introduction/Setting A. Dramatic Opening 1. Two boys are in the midst of a fight as a girl stands nearby watching fearfully 2. The winner triumphs as the loser is distracted by sirens he runs away 3. The winner and the girl run off together B. Describe Setting 1. a hilly, abandoned lot use brainstorming paragraph C. Introduce Characters (1-3 characters are best for a short story this story has 3) 1. Carmichael the winner; has black hair, blue eyes, and limps 2. Angelo the loser; has dark brown hair, oil-stained hands, a deep tan, strong 3. Cantia Caeli a petite teenage girl with golden hair and deep brown eyes II. Story Development A. As they get away from Angelo, we learn that Carmichael had just befriended the girl when Angelo came on the attack. B. She explains she is the owner of the golden apple C. She has been charged to take the apple to a certain place, where it will bring prosperity to those who live nearby D. Carmichael vows to help her 20,000 Leagues U15

16 ASSIGNMENT ANSWER KEY E. They continue towards the town, but they feel as though they are being followed. Carmichael is always on the alert. F. They arrive at the decrepit suburb, and she brings Carmichael to the designated spot. G. Just as she is about to bury the apple, they hear a whistle, and suddenly they are surrounded by 6 boys. H. Cantia looks at Carmichael in terror. He takes the apple, so he can protect it I. She gives it to him, then she stares in disbelief as he backs away, laughing evilly, into the ring of rough looking boys. J. As the boys close in, a rallying cry fills the air, and about 20 boys walk in K. A fight ensues as Cantia fearfully looks on in terror, trying to avoid the flying fists and wondering how she will get the apple back. L. One of the second set of boys takes her by the hand, brings her to a doorway and stands guard over her, driving back anyone who comes near. M. When the battle is over, the second group of boys is triumphant, and Carmichael is brought to her feet. All the boys run off into the darkness except Carmichael and the boy who has beaten him. III. Conclusion A. The boy who has defeated Carmichael looks up into her eyes, and gently hands her the golden apple. It is none other than Angelo. B. He explains that he was sent to be her guardian angel, and he could tell that Carmichael was a dark angel. C. To prove his words he draws a cord that glows with golden light from his jacket pocket, and binds Carmichael with the special cord. Carmichael disappears before their eyes. D. As Angelo flies off into the night with his angelic wings, Cantia buries the apple. Task 3: Review what you wrote about last week. Add more descriptions if desired. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. WEEK 3 Written Assignment: Begin writing the rough draft of your story using your outline as a guide. Expect to have completed at least half of the writing this week. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. WEEK 4 Written Assignment: Finish writing the rough draft of your story using your outline as a guide. Be sure to save all your work you do this week for what you will be doing next week. WEEK 5 Written Assignment: Read your rough draft, and improve your paper in the following ways: Action: The strongest part of each sentence is the verb. Make sure almost all of your verbs are strong, action verbs. Description: Here is where you have the most literary tools at your disposal. Add better description in the following ways 20,000 Leagues U16

17 ASSIGNMENT ANSWER KEY 1. add more adjectives 2. add more adverbs 3. use words that imitate sounds 4. use literary devices such as similes and metaphors 5. use words throughout that remind the reader of your characters' personality traits. For example, let's say you define a character like this, Warwick was a powerfully built soldier with jet black hair and brilliant green eyes. Now, throughout the story, mention something that builds on these traits every time he appears in the story, e.g.: A. Warwick's barrel-like chest heaved heartily with his resounding laughter. B. The white shirt Warwick wore stood in stark contrast to his glossy black hair. C. Warwick's eye flashed like an emerald in starlight through the peephole. D. The earth trembled with Warwick's mighty footsteps. E. Tossing the now useless hilt aside, Warwick rushed purposefully at the snarling, starvationhardened mountain lion with his bare hands. Dialog: Dialog surrounds us every day. Make sure to include it, and try your hand at making each character's words reflect his unique way of speaking. You may use dialect, word choice, and other variations. Remember to use variety in how you indicate someone is speaking. For example: 1. Use verbs like: shouted, said, bellowed, hollered, whispered, intoned, etc. 2. Use adverbs like: whispered urgently, said rigidly, Variety: No one likes to be bored, so don't make an interesting plot boring by using the same words and sentence patterns over and over again. Use a thesaurus to add more variety to your word choices. Use short sentences, long sentences, sentences with clauses, transposed sentences, etc. to create a grammatically interesting short story. 20,000 Leagues U17

18 FINAL EXAM Grade: /75 Part I: Short Answer. Answer in complete sentences giving as much detail as possible. (3 points each) /12 1. Who is the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, in what voice is the story written, and during what time period does the novel take place? 2. What did Mr. Aronnax do during his entire time spent aboard the ship? 3. How does the Nautilus replenish its air? 4. Describe what it is like inside the Nautilus. Part II: Characters. Answer in complete sentences, giving two examples from the story for each characteristic. (3 points each) /12 1. How do we know of Captain Nemo's: Intelligence? Wealth? Generosity? Patience? Fortitude? Ingenuity? Bravery? Insanity? 2. How do we know of Conseil's: Devotion? Intelligence? Bravery? 3. How do we know of Mr. Aronnax's: Intelligence? Prudence? Good Will? 4. How do we know of Ned Land's: Bravery? Love of Freedom? Part III: Geography. Answer in complete sentences giving as much detail as possible. (3 points each) /15 1. What sea is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? 2. What current surrounds the sea in #1? 3. Where did the Nautilus get stuck on a coral reef? 4. Where did the Nautilus get stuck the second time? 5. At 6,500 feet under water, what is the temperature no matter where you are in the world? Part IV: Animals. (1 point each) /6 1. What animal produces pearls? 2. What animal did Ned Land harpoon that was 25 feet long and tasted like meat? 3. What animal did the Captain massacre with the Nautilus? 4. What animal stopped the Nautilus in the water? 5. Describe a Narwhal. 6. What caused the ocean to turn a milky color? Part V: Essay. This should be a minimum of three paragraphs. (30 points) Topic: By reading this story, you have witnessed the Nautilus escaping from many dangers completely unharmed. However, as the Nautilus encounters the Maelstrom at the end of this book, our narrator parts company with the amazing ship and her crew. What do you think happens to the Nautilus? Does Captain Nemo remain useless due to his insanity and therefore the ship and all aboard perish? Does Captain Nemo regain his sanity and save the ship from its demise once again? Write the end of this story from a member of the crew's point of view in a way that explains what happens to the Nautilus. Part VI. Extra Credit. Write down up to three of the quotations you have memorized from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. (5 points) 20,000 Leagues U18

19 FINAL EXAM Part I: Short Answer. Answer in complete sentences giving as much detail as possible. (3 points each) /12 1. Who is the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, in what voice is the story written, and during what time period does the novel take place? Jules Verne; first person through Pierre Aronnax; late 1800's 2. What did Mr. Aronnax do during his entire time spent aboard the ship? He classified the plants and animals and conversed with Captain Nemo 3. How does the Nautilus replenish its air? It comes to the surface and opens up vents like a whale 4. Describe what it is like inside the Nautilus. It is richly furnished with every comfort; it is roomy and filled with treasures and books; it has a window where one can view the ocean underwater. Part II: Characters. Answer in complete sentences, giving two examples from the story for each characteristic. (3 points each) /12 Answers will vary 1. How do we know of Captain Nemo's: Intelligence? Wealth? Generosity? Patience? Fortitude? Ingenuity? Bravery? Insanity? 2. How do we know of Conseil's: Devotion? Intelligence? Bravery? 3. How do we know of Mr. Aronnax's: Intelligence? Prudence? Good Will? 4. How do we know of Ned Land's: Bravery? Love of Freedom? Part III: Geography. Answer in complete sentences giving as much detail as possible. (3 points each) /15 1. What sea is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? The Sargasso Sea 2. What current surrounds the sea in #1? The Gulf Stream 3. Where did the Nautilus get stuck on a coral reef? The Torres Strait 4. Where did the Nautilus get stuck the second time? Antarctica/South Pole/the Great Ice Barrier 5. At 6,500 feet under water, what is the temperature no matter where you are in the world? About 40 o F Part IV: Animals. (1 point each) /6 1. What animal produces pearls? oysters 2. What animal did Ned Land harpoon that was 25 feet long and tasted like meat? The dugong 3. What animal did the Captain massacre with the Nautilus? Sperm whales 4. What animal stopped the Nautilus in the water? Giant squid 5. Describe a Narwhal. It is a whale that has a unicorn-like horn coming out of its head 6. What caused the ocean to turn a milky color? worms Part V: Essay. This should be a minimum of three paragraphs. (30 points) Topic: By reading this story, you have witnessed the Nautilus escaping from many dangers completely unharmed. However, as the Nautilus encounters the Maelstrom at the end of this book, our narrator parts company with the amazing ship and her crew. What do you think happens to the Nautilus? Does Captain Nemo remain useless due to his insanity and therefore the ship and all aboard perish? Does Captain Nemo regain his sanity and save the ship from its demise once again? Write the end of this story from a member of the crew's point of view in a way that explains what happens to the Nautilus. Answers will vary but should reflect the suggestions in the assignment. Please consult the Memory Gems in the lesson plans for correct extra credit answers. 20,000 Leagues U19

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