Story Elements
What is the setting of this story?
The setting of this story is Farmer Brown's farm.
What did Farmer Brown and the animals use to write with?
They used a typewriter to write with.
Why did the cows put up a sign that said, "no milk today."?
They put up a sign because Farmer Brown said, "no electric blankets."
What is the genre of this story?
The genre of this story is fiction.
Who wanted electric blankets?
The cows and hens wanted electric blankets.
How does Farmer Brown feel when he gets the FIRST note from the cows?
What is fiction?
Fiction is a story that is made up.
What did the ducks want?
The ducks wanted a diving board.
Why did the cows ask for electric blankets?
The cows asked for electric blankets because the barn was very cold at night.
How do we know that this story is fiction?
We know that his story is fiction because animals can't type or talk in real life.
What deal do the cows offer Farmer Brown?
They tell Farmer Brown that they will trade the typewriter for electric blankets.
Why couldn't Farmer Brown run a farm?
Farmer Brown couldn't run a farm because he didn't have milk and eggs.
What is the main idea of this story?
The main idea of this story is the cows and hens going on strike because they wanted electric blankets.
What will MOST LIKELY happen after Farmer Brown reads the note from the ducks?
Farmer Brown will trade them a diving board for the typewriter.
Why do the ducks send a note to Farmer Brown?
They send a note to Farmer Brown because they have learned from the cows how to get what they want.