It chronicles the story of mafatu, the son of the chief of hikueru island, tavana nui. Told through beautiful, poetic language, call it courage is a well deserved 5 stars. He can no longer see his home island of hikueru, and is surrounded. Before reading book this book is a legend, a story told by polynesians. Call it courage, chapter 2 test flashcards quizlet. Call it courage is the story of mafatus quest to overcome his fear of the sea, caused greatly by the seas involvement in his mothers death.
With his faithful dog, uri, he steals an outrigger canoe and paddles into the polynesian sea to conquer his fear. For exemple, you could write a summary of the chapter, you could analyse mafatus character traits, you could study particuliar words. More than a book about vocation, i think that courage and calling is a book about living with purpose and passion. Why didnt mafatu have to paddle the canoe in the open sea. Mafatus has a very important name meaning stout heart. And even though his father is the great chief of hikueru an island whose sea.
A legendary adventure story of how mafatu, the son of the great chief of hikueru, a polynesian race who worships courage, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isnt a coward. What did kiva do once mafatu was out in the open sea. That was my first reaction after finishing the 1941 newbery medal winner, call it courage. Chapter 2 the sea short essay on these questions you will be marked both on the substance of your answers what you have to say and the style of your answers how you say it. He took his canoe, his dog, and pet albatross and set out to conquer his fear. Call it courage by armstrong sperry chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past. This book is a legend, a story told by polynesians. Beyond the reef, mafatus canoe rides on a current that the ancients called paths of the sea, the. The main characters in this book are mafatu, tavana nui and mafatus mother. Which word best describes how tavana nui, the great chief of hikueruist, feels about his son. Mafatus name means stout heart, but the people of hikueru call him a coward.
And even though his father is the great chief of hikueruan island whose seafaring people worship courage he is terrified, and consequently, he is severely scorned. Ive read through roughly 2 3 of the newbery award winners and have a short list of favorites. The magical world of disney call it courage tv episode. Mafatu lost his spear, knife, and drinking nuts when. Fill in your retrieval chart as you find information about the native americans life style. Maftu was the son of the great chief of hikueru, a race of polynesians that workshipped courage. Call it courage is a wonderful tale set in the pacific islands, narrated by armstrong sperry. Mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. A novel of 117 pages, it is about a boy who tries to overcome his fear of the sea. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The novel won the newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature in 1941. When he was a small boy, mafatu nearly drowned at sea. Call it courage chapter 2 the sea book units teacher. Choose from 405 different sets of call it courage chapter 2 read flashcards on quizlet. In the united kingdom, call it courage was published under the title the boy who was afraid. Student team literature standardized reading practice test call it courage aladdin version, 1990 directions choose the word that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Call it courage is to put it simply, an amazing classic novel written by the great armstrong sperry, who also wrote one of my favorite short stories, the ghost of the lagoon, which i read back when i was a child, and unfortunately, never had the chance to read anything else by the man until recently. What helps mafatu to regain his energy in call it courage. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been cheated of mafatu.
When mafatus canoe crashes into the coral reef in chapter 2 of call it courage, mafatu is severely dehydrated and malnourished due to days spent on the ocean. A new day begins as mafatus canoe is carried across the ocean by its currents. Smith posted by dayo adewoye on november 19, 2012 september 4, 2016 this is an impressive volume that addresses an important topic. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Mafatu is fearful of the sea because it took his mother when he was a baby. Call it courage is a one hundred seventeen page book written by armstrong sperry. He fears the sea and the powerful sea god moana because years ago, the powerful tides killed his mother.
Call it courage lesson plan for 6th grade lesson planet. Choose from 500 different sets of call it courage chapter 2 flashcards on quizlet. Student team literature standardized reading practice test. He longs to be seen as a courageous but his fear of the ocean leads to ridicule by his fellow islanders. The book is called call it courage because courage is what the main character, mafatu, has to develop. The protagonist of call it courage is an intriguing young boy who experiences many exciting adventures as the story unfolds. Call it courage call it courage call it courage call it courage call it courage call it courage call it courage. He was taunted for years until he decided to take matters into his own hands. Call it courage published as the boy who was afraid in the united kingdom is a 1940 childrens novel written and illustrated by american author armstrong sperry. So, though he was the son of the great chief of hikueru, a race of polynesians who worshipped courage, and he was named stout heart.
In a village of fierce seafaring polynesian people, this trait is not accepted, especially for the son of the. They are now in war canoes yelling at him in different languages they are catching up him he can. Call it courage audio book is about maftu who was afraid of the sea. Call it courage printables, classroom activities, teacher. In call it courage, how did mafatu feel about the sea in his new canoe. And even though his father is the great chief of hikueru, an island whose seafaring people worship courage, he is terrified, and consequently, he is severely scorned. Call it courage was filmed for television with a teleplay by ben masselink and a narration by gerald pearce, and appeared on the wonderful world of disney for the first time in april 1974. The novel follows mafata as he struggles with his feelings of cowardice. Chapter summaries call it courage by armstrong sperry chapter summaries 1.
Hatchet 56 chapter 3 comprehension 58 chapter 3 timeline summarizing 60 call it courage vs. This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of call it courage. Call it courage zoom a legendary adventure story of how mafatu, the son of the great chief of hibueru, a polynesian people, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isnt a coward. Call it courage by armstrong sperry synopsis mafatus name means stout heart, but his people call him a coward. Such fear is shameful on this island, where the seafaring people revere bravery. Call it courage by armstrong sperry mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. It chronicles the journey of mafatu, the son of the chief of hikueru island, tavana nui. Plot summary mafatu is a young boy living in the south seas. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Learn call it courage chapter 2 with free interactive flashcards. A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the newbery medal. Ever since the sea took his mothers life and spared his own, he has lived with deep fear. Once he returns to his tribe, mafatu fears the sea and his people label him as a coward.
Call it courage is a story set in the pacific islands. What hurts mafatu the most at the beginning of the novel call it courage. But he overcomes his fear to become a brave and courageous boy. The wellbuilt canoe received no damage from the storm. The sails split, then the mast cracked and broke off. Sample a frail is the same as a musically talented b wealthy c weak d wellorganized 1. Call it courage is a lively and succinct depiction of polynesian culture through the eyes of a boy who seeks his courage. Buy a cheap copy of call it courage book by armstrong sperry. Call it courage quotes armstrong sperry this study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of call it courage. Call it courage by armstrong sperry, paperback barnes.
Make sure you write answers that are complete and detailed enough to earn full marks. He partakes in many dangerous adventures, including outwitting a tribe of maneaters. In the story, call it courage, a twelveyear old boy mafatu must face his. They call him a coward because he wont go out fishing with them, and mafatu knows the time has co. Call it courage armstrong sperry winner of the newbery medal mafatus name means stout heart but his people call him coward. Look up the following vocabulary words and record the definition for each as it relates to the book. In this book mafatu is a young boy, who is from the polynesian island of hikaru. Hatchet building a fire 62 chapter 4 comprehension 64 chapter 4 cause and effect 66 character change 68 chapter 5. Jul 05, 2000 listen to call it courage audiobook by armstrong sperry. Call it courage questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on call it courage. Call it courage by armstrong sperry is at the top of that list. Armstrong sperry 18971976 is author of many books including all sail set, lost lagoon, and hulldown for action. You will need to answer three 5mark short answer questions.
Yet maftu was afraid of the sea, mostly because his mother had died there. A resource to use with call it courage book units teacher. He resents being called a coward by his tribe and wow. Chapter 1 impending nondescript jeered chapter 2 ominous oppressive gelatinous tumult. And even though his father is the great chief of hikueru an island whose sea faring people. The small canoe splintered in the storm and the sea crept into it through the cracks. Call it courage armstrong sperry winner of the newbery medal mafatus. In the beginning, he is afraid of the ocean, which is a big problem for someone growing up. Chapter 2 the sea call it courage after reading chapter 2, choose a topic and discuss it on the blog. Call it courage kindle edition by armstrong sperry. Armstrong sperry 18971976 is the author of many books for young readers, including call it courage, all sail set, lost lagoon, and hulldown for action. Learners complete a unit on the book call it courage.
Flight mafatu, christened stout heart by his proud father tavana nui, the great chief of hikueru, lives in a time long before traders and missionaries came to the polynesian islands of the south seas. So, though he was the son of the great chief of hikueru, a race of polynesians who worshipped courage, and. Chapter 2 comprehension 47 setting 49 chapter 2 comparing characters 52 call it courage vs. Call it courage is one of the finest examples of storytelling i have ever experienced, although i never had the chance to read it as a child, i know that i would have loved it even more then than i do now. Mafatus name means stout heart, but his people call him a coward. The book is a product of its time and is certainly written through a western lens looking at polynesian culture. Call it courage by armstrong sperry study guide by cathy ney about author. Call it courage plot diagram fonts mafatu and uri are on the canoe with a strong wind when one man grabs the outrigger mafatu smacks him with the end of his paddle and he falls off. He had many adventures, including time on a deserted island. Though his father is the great chief of hikueru an island whose seafaring people worship. Mafatu was not allowed to go with the fishermen because. Though his father is the great chief of hikueru an. Some critics have compared call it courage to classical literary tragedy.
Learn call it courage chapter 2 read with free interactive flashcards. Feb 28, 2017 call it courage is a wonderful tale set in the pacific islands, narrated by armstrong sperry. Ever since the sea took his mothers life and spared his own, he has lived with a deep fear. Call it courage music, lyrics and book by adam overett mafatus name means stout heart, but ever since his mother drowned when he was three years old, he has been terrified of the sea. Call it courage plot diagram by billy campbell on prezi.
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