Boy+Of+The+Painted+Cave+Assignment

** Chapter 1 **
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two **more** (not having anything to do with the rabbit!). 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.

Tao likes to draw but in his tribe its a taboo. Only the chosen one can draw. He would draw behind there back.
 * Example**:
 * sample conflict** : Tayo needs to find a rabbit.
 * sample predicted resolution**: He will find the one he lost.
 * conflict 1**:
 * predicted resolution 1**:


 * conflict 2**:
 * predicted resolution 2**:

Answer the questions below** Chapter 2 ** 1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? He had a piece of bone stuck between his teeth. 2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? Tao got him and took out the bone after struggling with him. 2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea? It might have been a bad idea because you never know who can be in there. It also a good because maybe something good might happen. Answer the questions below 1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do? A. draw B. hunt C. make a flint knife D. control fire

2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw? A. food B. a bone splinter C. part of a tree D. a flint knife

** Chapter 3 **
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together? A. walk on a leash B. swim the river C. hunt D. escape Volt

4. What decision does Tao tell Volt? A. he is going to hunt with the dog B. the dog's name is Ram C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp

5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas.
 * Chapter 4 **

Answer the following questions

** Chapter 5 **
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? He tries to draw a rabbit and a bear. 2. Which is easier for him and why? The bear is easier to draw for him.

**CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009**
Answer the following questions Chapter 6 1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they? They are drawing and keeping a wolf. 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet? Tao is drawing in the cave which his not suppose to be doing. 3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging? I think they are that maybe when Volt was a kid he was nice and friendly.

**HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009**
Read Chapter 7

**CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009**
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. 1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer. I disagree with Graybeard because Tao is just a kid and all he wants is to do what he likes Drawing. 2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer. I wouldn't agree with them because they can't stop me from doing what i like to do. Even if it is a taboo i would still do behind there back.

**HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009**
Read Chapter 8

An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.
 * CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009** Chapter 8

Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society. What situation did you imagine? I imaged a small kid who wanted to be a skater but he couldn't because of his religion. In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion. I think he should be able to do what he likes to do because that would be his passion. If I was him I would do it anyway.

**HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009**
Read Chapter 9

**CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2008**
Chapter 9 Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind? What does this tell you about his character?

**HOMEWORK Thursday, October 21, 2008**
Read Chapter 10

**CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2008**
Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"? They are mammoths. 2. What almost happened to Tao? He almost got killed buy the mammoths.

**HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009**
Read Chapter 11

**CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009**
Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why? I think he is not a good teacher because he sounds bossy and pushy.I wouldn't like a teacher like that. Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why? I would like someone to teach me that skill but not in a real bossy way.

**HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009**
Read Chapter 12

**CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009**
Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most? 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?

**HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008**
Read Chapter 13

**CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009**
Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.

**HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009**
Read Chapter 14

**CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009**
Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river? 2. What decision does Graybeard reach?

**HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009**
Read Chapter 15

**CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009**
Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?

**HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009**
Read Chapter 16

**CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009**
Chapter 16 Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: [] Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question.

Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)

Chapter 17 Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.

**HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009**
Read Chapter 18

**CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009**
Chapter 18 Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?

Extra Credit Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.