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When does the theme of hospitality come up in today's Read - Aloud. (3 students will answer)
1. Mr. Badger welcomes Rat and Mole into his home very late at night.
2. He brings them dry, warm clothes.
3. He bandages Mole's leg.
Other examples
From who's perspective was today's Read Aloud?
Moles
Describe Mr. Badger's home?
Warm and cozy
Underground
Hidden
Welcoming
Oppressive - according to Rat
What are some things animals do to prepare for the winter?
Gather food and store it to last for the winter.
You learned through dialogue that both Badger and Mole have underground homes. Why do they like living underground?
1. They won't be bothered by others.
2. Secure
3. Don't need to worry about the weather.
4. Others
Describe the atmosphere of Badger's underground tunnels?
1. Dark
2. Damp
3. Warm
In nature, would Mole feel at home or out of place in this environment?
At home
Think - Pair - Share
In The Wind in the Willows, so far you have heard about the River Bank and the Wild Wood. How would you compare and contrast them to tell hoe they are similar and different?
Different answers
In the Read - Aloud, you heard that Mr. Badger retired to his study and was "busy in the usual way ay this time of the year." What do you think this means?
Animals in nature such as badgers, are less active in the winter because they hibernate.
So, Badger is joking that he will be "busy" sleeping.
In the Read - Aloud your heard that Rat is thoroughly ready to leave Badger's house. Why do you think this is?
1. He is afraid it will get dark, he doesn't want to spend another night in the Wild Wood.
2. He doesn't like being underground because he is a water rat and it's somewhat against his nature.
Why would Mole feel at home underground?
Because in nature moles live underground.