Did I Do
All Right?
VOC A B U L A R Y / CON T E X T / D E F I N I T I ON
johnnycakes
“Steaming hot cider and
johnnycakes had made things
a lot better.” (cornmeal bread)
gangplank
“The two ran up the gangplank. “
(walkway from shore to ship)
saluted
“The men saluted.”
(honored formally by raising
the hand to the cap)
solemnly
“Abigail grinned as her father
solemnly shook her hand.”
(sincerely, seriously)
Question/Predict/Evaluate
1. How do Thad and Abigail feel as their voyage ends?
2. How are the two honored once they get back on board? What does this honor mean?
3. How important is the salute their father gave them? How would you want your own father to recognize
something you did well?
4. Do you think Captain Bates' opinions of Thad and his sea responsibilities will change since his success
at steering?
5. How do you think this whole experience will change Thad and Abigail? What do you see in their future?
The Newspaper Connection
1. The newspaper too honors those who have made accomplishments. Find an example. Who is being
honored? What is the honor for? Is this an important honor? Would you appreciate such an honor?
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