Vocabulary
What does the word "startled" mean?
It means to be surprised or shocked
Who is the brave main character in the story?
The little old lady.
Describe the little old lady.
She is brave and not afraid of anything.
What is a synonym for "afraid"?
Scared, Frightened, Terrified
What does the old lady collect in her basket?
Herbs, spices, nuts, seeds
What does "to bump" mean?
To knock against or run into something or someone with a jolt.
What is the primary setting of the story?
The forest and the old lady's cottage.
How does the forest look?
It is dark and full of mysterious sounds.
What is a synonym for "path"?
trail, walkway, track
When does the story take place?
It takes place during the fall, around Halloween.
What does "suddenly" mean?
It means happening quickly and unexpectedly.
What is the mood of the story?
The mood is spooky yet adventurous.
Describe the items that are following the little old lady.
A)funny
B)spooky
C)happy
They are strange and spooky.
What is a synonym for "forest"?
Woods, jungle
Where does the old lady live?
She lives in a cottage.
What does "clomp" refer to?
It refers to a heavy, noisy step.
What problem does the old lady encounter?
She encounters scary noises and spooky items on her path.
How do the sounds in the story make you feel?
They may feel scary, but the lady isn't afraid.
What is a synonym for "cottage"?
cabin, hut
Why does the old lady continue on her path despite the spooky items?
She is brave and not afraid of anything.
What does it mean to "collect"?
To gather items together.
How does the old lady solve her problem?
She bravely collects the spooky items and continues on her way home.
Describe the cottage at the end of the story.
A) cozy and warm
B) gigantic
C) messy
It is cozy and warm.
What is a synonym for "whisper"?
Mumble, mutter
How does the old lady react to the spooky noises she hears?
She stays calm and continues her walk without fear.