Comprehension
Who are the main characters?
Carrot the Cat, Pumpkin, and Farmer Smelly
How did Carrot feel about the Giant Pumpkin?
He LOVED it
"His heart was fluttering."
Beating fast
What time of year is it in this story?
Fall
What if Carrot was allergic to pumpkins?
He wouldn't fall in love
Where does this take place?
A Farm/ Pumpkin patch
Why did Carrot sit beside Giant Pumpkin?
He wanted to be near it because he loved it.
What does 'a square peg in a round hole' mean?
It means something trying to fit into something or place where it doesn't belong.
Was the pumpkin bigger than your backpack?
Yes, it was bigger than a car!
What if this story took place in the a pet store?
The cat would fall in love with another pet or toy
What is the problem?
Carrot the cat fell in love with a pumpkin
Is this story real?
No, cats and pumpkins don't play together
What does strolled mean?
Walk slowly
Does Carrot like pumpkin pie?
Yes
What if the pumpkin rolled away?
Carrot would chase it and feel sad
What did Farmer Smelly do to the pumpkin?
He cut it up and made a pumpkin pie.
How did Carrot feel when Farmer Smelly said the pumpkin weighed a ton?
Shocked because a pumpkin weighs a lot less than a ton!
What does the phrase 'love it from a distance' mean?
a) hug it and run away
b) feel happy even though you can't hold it
c) yell 'I love you' from far away
b) feel happy even though you can't hold it
Will Carrot stay in the farm forever?
No, he went on adventures, but visited the farm
What if Carrot hated pumpkin pie?
He'd be sad/mad at the end instead of happy about eating pumpkin pie
What did Carrot the Cat want to do with the pumpkin?
How does Carrot feel about Giant Pumpkin being baked into a pie?
What does the phrase 'with a flick of his tail' mean?
A) moving his tail quickly
B) stop it
C) fast
C) fast
What do you think Carrot will do next year when he sees more pumpkins?
Fall in love, miss his friend, or get hungry for pumpkin pie
What if Farmer Smelly saved some Giant Pumpkin seeds?
He could grow another Giant Pumpkin next year.