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