Vocabulary 1
A plain, grassy area where little to no grass is present.
Prairie
screamed, yell loudly
shrieked
Sally watched television on the floor of her bedroom.
bedroom
What is the genre of this story?
Trickster tale
What is the setting of the story? (Hint: think of what the characters were wearing and what Reba Jo lost in the well)
A ranch
To catch something with ropes.
Lassoed
deal, to get something really cheap, inexpensive price for an expensive item
The pitcher threw the baseball to third base.
baseball
Who are the characters?
Reba Jo, her Daddy, and the Horned Toad Prince
Think back to the Toad's real name. Why did the toad speak Spanish throughout the story?
The toad was a Spanish Prince.
A channel for water. A piece of land near a small body of water.
Riverbed
Por Favor is Spanish for...
please
The playground was filled with noisy children.
playground
What happens that causes Reba Jo to make a deal with the toad?
Her brand new hat falls into the well and she cant get it out.
What is the authors purpose of this story?
To entertain.
A kind act. Something nice you do for someone.
Favor
Hola is Spanish for...
Hello, or hi
Harry bought an expensive bathrobe at the department store.
bathrobe
What does the Horned Toad for helping Reba Jo?
A song played on her guitar, chili, a nap in her hat.
What was the trick?
The Horned Toad told Reba Jo he would leave right after he kissed her, so he was unable to stay and marry her.
Upset, angry, hurt
offended
Spanish for nap...
siesta
Our teacher assigned homework to be done by Wednesday.
homework
When the Horned Toad frustrates Reba Jo, what does he say will make leave?
A kiss
Who is the Horned Toad?
The Horned Toad is actually a prince who was cursed many years ago.