Vocabulary
A synonym (another word) for: loud.
Noisy
Who is the main character?
Tortoise
Why does Tortoise keep trying to sleep?
Because it's winter and tortoises hibernate.
Who is the first friend to wake up Tortoise?
What is the setting (when and where) of the story?
In the forest during winter time.
What is the opposite of "noisy".
The opposite of "noisy" is quiet.
What was Tortoise trying to do?
Nap.
Why doesn't Tortoise like winter?
Who is the second friend to wake up Tortoise?
Rabbit.
What happened in the beginning?
Tortoise was looking for a place to nap.
What does "slumber" mean?
Who was making ice sculptures?
Rabbit.
Why does Tortoise have to find new sleeping spots?
because the other animals keep disturbing him.
Who is the third friend to wake up Tortoise?
Rabbit/Squirrel.
What happened in the middle?
Tortoise's friends kept waking him up.
What is another word for "lonely".
How did Tortoise feel about Winter in the beginning of the story?
He did not like it.
Why is Tortoise grumpy?
because he can't find a quiet spot to sleep.
Who is the fourth friend to wake up Tortoise?
Beaver.
What happened at the end?
Tortoise went sledding and skating and ended up liking winter.
Use the word "gather" in a sentence.
The kids are going to gather in a circle.
What made Tortoise think that winter wasn't so bad after all?
Why does Tortoise begin to laugh?
Name all 6 places Tortoise tried to take a name.
Tortoise's home, red tent, blue hammock, tree branch, a sled, and a cabin.
How does the character feel about winter in the end?
He feels happy and joyful about winter.