Instruct students to research and report on the klondike gold rush that was written about in the book. The novel ends by showing how white fang learns to exist as a domesticated animal. James patterson goodreads author shelved 1 time as 6th grade book reports. Jack pursues adventures that parallel those of the young pup, white fang, until at last the two become fast friends. We begin with hapless mushers bill and henry, taking a dead man in a coffin to civilization by means of dog sled. White fang 1906 white fang, threefourths wolf and onefourth dog, develops a reputation as the fiercest dog in the northwest.
White fang is passed into the hands of beauty smith, a monster of a man. How does white fang s suffering end up helping him. A printable list can be downloaded click on the down arrow from the attachments section below. White fang is quite successful, and one day upon encountering liplip, also successfully and fatally challenges liplip. These are great books suggested by your english teachers. I first read the book in 6th grade,but now im in 9th grade and i have a different opinion on his book. His mother kiche was half wolf and half dog so she had some dog instincts in her. White fang is the main character of the novel from whose perspective we keep up with the plot. Struggling for his life in his lonely world, he soon learned to follow the harsh law of the north kill or be killed. White fang by jack london is one of those classics that people are always telling me about, yet, even though i am always reading something, i have never read it. How would the chapters with white fang and his mother be different if a human character were describing them. Sep 09, 20 this month, i am blogging about a book that i have always wanted to read, yet have never had a chance to read, until now. White fang becomes more and more vicious, encouraged by his master. Unabridged version of white fang, by jack london, offered here for chump change.
Teachers can also include the five elements of a book form in the report to evaluate the students understanding. What aspects of life in the wild do we see that cant be experienced by a human being. Free white fang study unit worksheets for teachers to print. This study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of white fang. The story of white fangs epic journey from cub to sled dog to fighting dog. Living in harsh surroundings with brutal owners, every day is a battle for survival. White fang is a classic realistic fiction novel that is set in the north, fort yukon, and the judges manor.
When famine strikes, however, they and some other dogs from camp, such as kiche, strike out on their own to find food in the wild. White fang then lives in sierra vista for a long time. White fang is very interesting because it is exciting and you can not stop reading it. Free white fang worksheets and literature unit for. Start studying white fang comprehension questions chapters. White fang comprehension questions chapters quizlet. In the first, two frontiersmen, bill and henry, have a running battle with a wolfpack. White fang thus finds retribution for liplips bullying. The questions are a bit vague, so i recommend this quiz to people who have read the book.
Taste the bitter cold in the unforgettable adventure of white fang. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of white fang. He fights other dogs until he meets his match in a bulldog and is saved only by a man named scott. Jack london fans should forgive disney for changing the main character of his story, white fang, from the titular, mistreated wolfdog to a recently orphaned young man. Jack london my opinion of this book is that it is a very good book to read. The book is about a wolf pup who is later named white fang and his hazardous adventure through life. The activity includes an intriguing book report form and a 3d wolf craft that will get the students writing and coloring. White fang by london, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. White fang by jack london abebooks passion for books. White fang was part dog, part wolf, and the lone survivor of his family. So much contemporary middle grade literature seems to deal with bullying from the perspective of the. Two men, bill and henry, with a team of six dogs pulling a sled on which is. Jun 08, 2011 i found this very powerful and felt london had got much closer to the soul of the wolf than the protagonist of wild animuson the whole i preferred white fang to call of the wild it was more real and complete than the fairy story type arc of bucks life easy life turns hard because of bad people but all ends happily ever after. They start with six dogs, but then one morning have seven, then five.
The story takes place in yukon territory and the northwest territories, canada, during the 1890s klondike gold rush and details white fang s journey to. At night, the dogs are individually lured to their deaths by a shewolf. The classic tale of white fang, halfwolf, halfdog, by jack london retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Mary grace has taught first grade for 8 years and has a bachelors degree in elementary. Middle schoolers fill in missing phrases, choose which story events are true or false, and practice key vocabulary words in a packet of worksheets. White fang, however, escapes and sneaks aboard the ship. The main overview of the story is the wolves hunger ceases. Taste the bitter cold in the unforgettable adventure of white fang london writes of dogs driven by, instinct, sensation, and emotion, and by simple reasoning, which leaves the reader wanting more chapter. Ultimately, white fang wins the affection of scotts family because of his extreme intelligence for example, he leads some men to help his injured master. Hugely popular among younger readers, white fang by jack london was a runaway hit when it first debuted in 1906, as a serial story in the outing magazine. I am a third grade teacher, and drew is one of my students.
When i was in grade 6, my teacher decided to embark on a classics reading campaign, and white fang was one of the choices on offer. The story is the essence of the raw american frontier, with wild animals in the wild world of humans. White fang is a novel by american author jack london 18761916 and the name of the book s eponymous character, a wild wolfdog. We are reading white fang together, and we are enjoying a lot. As the novel begins, they have six sled dogs, but one night, they notice that there. White fang book with audio book cd, reading grade level 1st2nd edcon publishing group on. This lesson will teach you all about what happens in the book. It should not be the synopsis from the back of the novel, from, nor. White fang cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Other books by the same author why i chose the book hook two three author. Choose from 500 different sets of white fang comprehension flashcards on quizlet.
Being your typical twelveyearold, i gravitated straight towards the book with the dog on the cover, but was asked instead to read a heavily abridged edition of the count of monte christo. The white fang lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. White fang comes across cruel owners such as beauty smith, but also by a loving owner, weedon scott. Chapter summary for jack londons white fang, part 2 chapter 4 summary. White fang opens with a beautifully detailed picture of the yukon. Whitefang even bristled up to him and walked stifflegged, but liplip ignored the challenge. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. First serialized in outing magazine, it was published in 1906. There at the fort, white fang becomes famous for his ferocious ability to kill.
White fang is a young gray wolf cub, and the main character of the story. But nothing prepared him for the challenges to come. Find a summary of this and each chapter of white fang. I have found that i get mad at jack london because the characters in the story come and go so quickly and easily. Jack london shelved 1 time as 6th grade book reports. Practice vocabulary and grammar with a series of activities from jack londons white fang. Gray beaver he is a very important character in the book. White fang s mom, kiche, is the leader of the wolf pack and very good and experienced with humans. A complementary tale to the call of the wild, it tells of the gradual domestication of a wild dog rather than the reversion of a house dog to the wild.
Trace the stages in white fang s development, noting the chief factors responsible for his change. White fang is a riveting, poignant and very dramatic story that, along with its unforgettable hero, will appeal to readers of all ages. White fang questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature. Would he be as loyal or brave if he hadnt gone through all that rotten stuff. In the second, the perspective shifts to the wolves, especially oneeye and. Written with the same vivid immediacy that characterized the call of the wild, white fang is a compelling tale of adventure and survival in the arctic wilderness. White fang, fiercely loyal to his new owner and friend, finds redemption in his return from the wild. Learn white fang comprehension with free interactive flashcards. Wolf white fang 3d book report by mrs urbans workshop tpt. Daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report.
Gray beaver goes to fort yukon to trade and discovers whiskey. White fang and millions of other books are available for instant access. A pack of hungry wolves follows them, led by a reddish shewolf who lures the dogs away with promises of sweet lovin before the rest of her pack devours them. White fang is part dog and part wolf, and the lone survivor of his fa. It was written long ago, in 1906, but its still read by kids everywhere today. This interactive book report makes students excited about reading and writing. Two men, bill and henry, with a team of six dogs pulling a sled on which is strapped a coffin, are fleeing down a frozen waterway, a wolf pack in pursuit. Later, on returning to oakland, california he joined college but dropped out after six months. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. He is an indian who owns kiche and then later owns white fang. Elementary level points for understanding answer key fi. Free white fang worksheets and literature unit for teachers.