1. 5 th grade Reading Island of the Blue Dolphins

2. gnawed- bitten at or worn away Mom said, “Billy, don’t wear those pants to church, the hem on the bottom of the legs look like the dog gnawed on them!”

3. headland- a narrow ridge of high land jutting out into the water Cancun, Mexico is a headland.

4. kelp- any of various large, tough, brown seaweeds I have seen kelp in some Asian dishes.

5. lair- den or resting place of a wild animal The bears are hibernating in their lair.

6. ravine- a long, deep, narrow, valley eroded by running water Be careful walking across the ridge so you do not fall into the ravine.

7. shellfish- a water animal with a shell Many people are allergic to shellfish.

8. sinew- tendon Sinew works with your muscles to help you move.

9. brackish- slightly salty Mobile Bay contains brackish water.

10. cove- a small, sheltered bay; inlet on a shore The crab found protection in the cove.

11. deafening- very loud; amazingly noisy That whistle has a deafening sound.