Vocab
A separate introductory section of the library or musical work. (n)
The vocab word is prologue.
How many characters are in the play? (344)
What do the bear cubs do at the beginning of the play that causes trouble for them later?
They go downriver
A pause that shows uncertainty about doing something. (n)
The vocab word is hesitation.
What group of people does this story come from?
The story comes from the Miwok people.
How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?
by napping while the mountain grows under them
Something difficult or unpleasant to deal with or worry about. (n)
The vocab word is burden.
Why did the bear cubs fall asleep? (346)
The bear cubs fall asleep because of the hot sun and their fall bellies.
Who ends up saving the cubs and how?
Measuring Worm ends up saving the cubs by stretching and curling his body one step at a time to climb the mountain. He gets courage from thinking about how worried Mother Grizzly must be about her cubs that he is able to reach the top of the mountain. Then, he guides the cubs safely down the mountain back to their mother.
To say or do something to remove the doubts or fears hat someone has. (v)
The vocab word is reassure.
How many animals tried to reach the bear cubs before the measuring worm did? What animals were they?
There were 5 animals that tried to reach the bear cubs before the measuring worm. They were Mouse, Badger, Deer, Fox, and Mountain Lion.
A part of a play, movie, or book where things happen. (n)
The vocab word is scene.
What does Tu-tok-a-na mean?
Tu-tok-a-na means little curl-stretch.