Characters
Who types notes to Farmer Brown?
Cows
What do the cows want to stay warm?
Electric blankets
What genre is this story?
Realistic Fiction
What does “demand” mean?
To ask strongly
Why did the cows want electric blankets?
The barn was cold
Who helps deliver the notes?
The duck
What do the cows do when Farmer Brown says “no”?
Type another note
How does Farmer Brown mostly feel in the story?
Angry
What is a “neutral party”?
Someone who helps both sides
What happened because Farmer Brown said “no” to the cows?
The cows stopped making milk
Who is upset about the animals typing?
Farmer Brown
What do the hens stop giving Farmer Brown?
Eggs
Why do the cows type notes?
To ask for things
What does “impatient” mean?
Unable to wait
Why did the hens stop laying eggs?
They supported the cows
Which animals want diving boards?
Ducks
What does Farmer Brown trade for the typewriter?
Electric blankets
What lesson can readers learn?
Working together helps solve problems
Which word is a synonym for “furious”?
Angry
What happened after Farmer Brown agreed to trade?
The cows gave back the typewriter
Who is the author of the story?
Doreen Cronin
What surprise happens at the end of the story?
The ducks ask for diving boards
Which word best describes Duck?
Helpful
Which word best describes the cows?
Determined
Why is the ending funny?
The ducks make their own demand for diving boards