prepositions
Fill in the blank: Many people live __ the edge of the desert.
on
What is one of the problems that Grandma has in "Grandma and the Great Gourd"?
The fox breaks the gourd and Grandma falls out.
What is Grandma's solution to the problem of the fox finding her in the gourd?
She tricks him and calls her dogs, Kalu and Bhulu, to scare the fox away.
Describe Grandma's personality and explain why.
Fill in the blanks: In the desert, _____ of water and _____ to the Sun can be deadly.
lack, exposure
Fill in the blank: I am waiting ____ the doctor's office fo you.
in or at
What is the problem in the story "How Raven Brought Light to the World"?
The world is dark and there is no light.
What does Raven do to get light for the world?
He tricks Gray Eagle by pretending to be a child.
Is Gray Eagle generous or selfish? Explain why.
Gray Eagle is selfish because he does not want to share the light with the world.
Someone who tricks a person secretly and then lies about it could be called ____.
sneaky
Fill in the blank: I want to live __ Canada and study for a year.
In "Living in Deserts" people live underground because of what problem?
It is too hot above the ground.
If there is exposure to the Sun, what is a possible solution? Don't say wear sunscreen.
Example: Wear long clothes that cover your skin.
Describe Raven's personality. Explain why. Don't use the word generous or friendly.
Raven is sneaky because he tricks Gray Eagle and lies about it.
A place that is very empty and has no plants or even water could be called ____.
barren
Example: He is standing __ the edge of the cliff. Give two answers.
at , on
Cities in the desert have what problem?
They don't have enough water.
What do cities in the desert do to fix their water shortage problem?
Describe Mary Lou Melon's personality and explain why.
Example: Mary Lou Melon is very persistent because even though her bully was mean to her, she didn't care and didn't give up each day.
If there is a very bright and sparkling place, it could be called ____.
dazzling
Fill in the blank with all the correct words: We usually go __ the park __ weekends __ the spring.
to / on / in
In "Living in Deserts" there are many problems, but the main problem that people have is lack of _____? Name three.
water, resources, food
You are stuck in the arctic with no warm clothes. No one is coming to help you. What should you do?
Example: Kill a bear and use its skin to be warm.
Describe Robert Durkin's personality. Explain why.
Example: Robert Durkin is very stubborn because even though the other children tell him he is wrong for bullying Molly Lou Melon, he doesn't listen and keeps doing it.
What is the word to describe how someone thinks and acts?
personality