by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
The author often uses repetition in the story. What effect does this have on our understanding of the story?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
As a class, read this quote on page 9: “cracking of the ice as it broke off the main floe.” Have students predict what might happen next. Will Pudlo get up to see what is going on? What would you do? What caused the loud “BOOM” on page 11? Can Kapik and Pudlo control...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
How do you think Lazarusie was feeling during the story, especially knowing about his previous encounter with a polar bear? How do you know he was feeling this way?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Why do you think Oonark shared this story? What did she want to teach us, the readers?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Do you agree with the decision that Oonark made to get off the kamotiq with her daughter and let the others leave her there? Explain your position.
