ENGLISH 7

Handed in stamped planner checks for credit.

Finished partner work on character traits for dogs and people and began class discussion.
With partners, began discussing and working on the following questions for Chapter 6.

1. How does John Thornton differ from Buck’s previous masters? Why does Buck respond to Thornton with such devotion? 2. Although we never meet Judge Miller, what do we learn about him from Buck? Does Buck respect or love him? 3. The “man in the red sweater”: Upon first reading, this man may seem unreasonably brutal and cruel. But from another perspective, could this man’s lesson to Buck—“the law of club and fang”—be exactly what Buck needs to survive in the Klondike? Why? 4. Perrault and François: What special qualities does Perrault see in Buck? Why do they allow Buck to fight Spitz to the death, even though this means their sled will lose a member of their sled team? 5. Hal, Charles, and Mercedes: Can these three inept humans be viewed as The Call of the Wild’s primary antagonists? What might London be suggesting by including three humans who seek gold at the expense of their own well-being? 6. Why does Buck develop genuine love for Thornton? Why does Thornton admire Buck so much?

HW: Thurs: Mugshots 26&27 Read Chapter 7, end of book
Fri: Quiz on vocab and chapters 3-7. 10 context sentences with drawings.

Wacky clothing day. (Dress Code applies)