Winterdance | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Slumps - These are ground up and used as dog food.

Minnesota - This is a U.S. state to which the main character moves his family to pursue a simpler life.

Anchorage - This city is where the race begins.

Nome - This town marks the finish line of the race.

Don's Cabin - This is a rundown shack at which mushers often stop.

A Sledge and A Sled - The dogs pull one of these objects while training and one while racing.

Booties - These protect the dogs' feet from freezing or...
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