by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Will Lazarusie kill Nanuq? Do you like how Lazarusie solved his problem? Did anyone predict this outcome?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 40, Lazarusie explains how the gun owner did not want to break the rules that forbid shooting a polar bear, but the bear was going after the baby. What do you think is the correct thing to do in this situation?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
The polar bear starts swinging its head from side to side. What do you think this means? Do you think something is wrong with the polar bear? Do you think it’s a warning sign for Lazarusie? Lazarusie had an encounter before with a polar bear. Any ideas on what might...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Lazarusie encounters a polar bear on the second page of the story. What do you think he will do? Will he run? Will he shoot the bear? Is it smart to run away from a polar bear? Why or why not?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
After reading the first page, ask the students: Where do polar bears typically hunt? Why do polar bears sometimes come inland? Add new information to the class KWL chart.
