any tricks. A fish would be too boring. A kitten would be nice but he couldn’t
take it for a walk. “Okay, I know which one I want,” Martin told the clerk. “I’ll
take the furr
Where was Martin?
The pet store.
How was the river a danger to the ant?
-The river was rushing quickly.
-The ant was tiny.
Where was Owen?
Home/in his bedroom
What were Kim and her Dad getting ready for?
Halloween
Where will Ben be soon?
His new house.
What pet did Martin buy?
A dog.
Why did the dove help the ant?
The ant helped the dove first.
What time of day was it?
What would a good title for this story be?
Something to do with carving pumpkins
What was the main idea of this story?
Ben was wondering what his new life would be like.
How did Martin feel about his new pet? Why?
Martin felt excited because he said he always wanted a dog.
Why did the ant sting the bird catcher in the foot?
To stop the bird catcher from catching the dove.
Why do you think Owen was having a bad day?
-he got in trouble at school.
-he got in trouble at home.
-he did poorly on a test.
-anything!
What month does this story take place in?
October.
What didn't Ben pay attention to what he saw out the window?
He was too focused on moving to a new place.
What is a clerk?
Someone who works at a store, usually at the cash register.
Why did the dove fly away?
The dove heard the bird trapper yell and was startled.
What was the main idea of this story?
Owen was having a bad day.
Why did Kim and her Dad spread newspaper on the floor?
To keep the floor clean while they carved the pumpkin.
Why could Ben's family be moving to a new home?
-parent got a new job.
-moving closer to other family.
-parent in the military.
-just wanted to move.
What clues does the author give you that tells you what kind of animal Martin bought (need two)?
- Martin says he needs a collar and a leash.
-Martin says he excited to take him for a walk.
What was the main idea of the story?
An ant and a dove helping to save one another from danger.
-everyone was mad at Owen all day.
-the only good thing that would happen that day was going to sleep.
When would Kim and her dad light the candle inside the pumpkin?
When trick or treaters come/ on Halloween night.
What part of the country do you think Ben is moving to and how do you know?
The Midwest, because he saw corn and pastures with cows and sheep.