Directions for Reading.—What paragraphs should be read rapidly? Does the feeling require it?
Use calling tones for the words, "A shark! A shark!"
Language Lesson.—Syllabify, accent, and mark sounds of letters in the following words: Tangiers, Sahara, percussion, excitement, support.
Tell the story in your own words, using the points in the following
Analysis.—1. Where the ship was. 2. The race. 3. The shark. 4. The gunner's trial. 5. The result.
LESSON XVI.
scant'y, not enough for use.
hu'man, belonging to man or mankind.
cubs, the young of wild animals.
le'gend, a story; a tale.
soot'y, blackened with smoke.
scar'let, of a bright red color.
self'ish ly, as if caring only for one's self.
knead'ed, pressed and rolled with the hands.
dough, unbaked bread or cake.