Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

  

by Scott O'Dell

Current Events & Pop Culture

Available to teachers only as part of the Teaching Island of the Blue Dolphins Teacher Pass


Teaching Island of the Blue Dolphins Teacher Pass includes:

  • Assignments & Activities
  • Reading Quizzes
  • Current Events & Pop Culture articles
  • Discussion & Essay Questions
  • Challenges & Opportunities
  • Related Readings in Literature & History

Sample of Current Events & Pop Culture


Who Were the Aleutians, Really?

They are a super important part of the story. They keep appearing and reappearing. They sometimes bring little girls along. They are kind of greedy. They like otters. They're called "Aleutians." That all sounds nice, but who were they really? Where were they from and why did they come and go so much? Take your students to this link to find out.