Captains Courageous, Vol. 1
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A pampered millionaire's son learns to be worth his salt among the fishermen working the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. This classic tale has delighted readers of all ages since 1897.School Library JournalGr 5 Up-When Rudyard Kipling took up residence in the U.S., he found intriguing characters in the sailing men of New England. This dramatization of his classic novel focuses on a good-humored, hard-working Gloucester fisherman who rescues a spoiled rich boy, Harvey Cheynen, when he falls off a passing steamship. Unconvinced by Harvey's story that his father is a millionaire, Captain Disko Troop and the crew of the We're Here teach the boy the value of a job well done. When the ship returns to port several months later, Harvey is reunited with his exultant parents and there are happy surprises for everyone. Toni Jourdan's adaptation uses key elements of the original text, and the story is presented with enough gusto to give young listeners a taste of Kipling's style. Though some accents lack authenticity and a few performances are uneven, the use of appropriate sound effects enhances this generally well done production by the St. Charles Players. Repeating the last line on the next side of the cassette interrupts the flow of the story but may help youngsters keep their place. The cover art has eye appeal, but the box is made of lightweight cardboard. Playing portions of this dramatization would make an excellent book talk; using it as a whole would give upper elementary and middle school students additional exposure to the works of Kipling.-Barbara S. Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
Notes to the Teacher 4Facts About the Author 5Facts About the Times 6Facts About the Characters 6Chapter Summaries 7Answer Key 10Literary Glossary 12Chapter ExercisesWords and Meanings, Ch. 1 14Cause and Effect, Ch. 1 15Synonyms and Antonyms, Ch. 1 16Words and Meanings, Ch. 2 17Comprehension Check, Ch. 2 18Character Study, Ch. 2 19Words and Meanings, Ch. 3 20Sequence of Events, Ch. 3 21Words and Meanings, Ch. 4 22Comprehension Check, Ch. 4 23Synonyms and Antonyms, Ch. 4 24Words and Meanings, Ch. 5 25Comprehension Check, Ch. 5 26Words and Meanings, Ch. 6 27Sequence of Events, Ch. 6 28Personalizing Story Events, Ch. 6 29Words and Meanings, Ch. 7 30Comprehension Check, Ch. 7 31Mystery Words, Ch. 7 32Words and Meanings, Ch. 8 33Inference, Ch. 8 34Words and Meanings, Ch. 9 35Sequence of Events, Ch. 9 36Cause and Effect, Ch. 9 37End-of-Book ExercisesBook Sequence 38Final Exam, Part 1 39Final Exam, Part 2 40Universal ExercisesBeyond the Text 41Plot Study 42Theme Analysis 43Character Study 44Vocabulary Study 45Glossary Study 46Book Review, Part 1 47Book Review, Part 2 48
