How can the Haktaks best be described BEFORE they find the magic pot?
poor
How does Mrs. Haktak feel when she FIRST sees the pot?
She wonders what it is good for.
What does the word village mean?
The people of the village gathered in the town square.
small town in the country
What does the word contained mean?
The box contained gold coins from long ago.
held something
Which word has the same sound as IGH in might?
(beehive, bigger, mitten, motion)
beehive
Which word best describes the Haktaks' feelings AFTER finding two hairpins and two purses in the pot?
excited
Why does Mrs. Haktak put her purse into the pot?
She believes the pot will make another just like it.
What does the word tossed mean?
When you tossed the ball, my dog caught it.
threw something
What does the word grateful mean?
Leann was grateful when someone returned her lost bike.
full of thanks
Which word has the same sound as AY in gray?
(contain, grandest, greedy, ragged)
contain
Which story detail BEST shows that Mrs. Haktak thinks the pot is wonderful?
3. She kneels by the pot and gives it a hug.
Why does Mrs. Haktak change from feeling good to feeling angry?
because the pot makes another Mrs. Haktak
What does the word odd mean?
It seemed odd to see a new teacher sitting at Ms. Green's desk.
strange, unusual
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word huge?
Taylor and Jan built a huge fort around the tree in the backyard.
small
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
Emily hopes that ___ story wins first prize.
(her, hers, she's)
her
How does Mr. Haktak end up inside the pot?
He trips and falls in as he backs away from his wife.
Why is Mr. Haktak upset when he sees the new Mr. Haktak?
He thinks that they will have twice as many problems.
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word dirty?
James put his dirty shirt and socks into the washing machine.
clean
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word close?
Raven is never tardy because he lives close to the school.
far
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
Steven lost ___ watch at school.
(he's, his, his's)
his
How can you tell that Mrs. Haktak is more clever than her husband?
She figures out that the new Mr. and Mrs. Haktak can be their friends.
How do the Haktaks change by the END of the story?
They have two of everything and are no longer poor.
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word after?
We put our books back on the shelf after story time.
before
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word bottom?
There is gum stuck to the bottom of my new shoe!
top
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
This plate of food is ___.
(your, yours, your's)
yours