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What is the cowboy word for food?
Chuck
What type of clothes was Grandpa wearing in "Starting from Scratch"?
Muddy work gloves, rumpled jeans, and lime-green garden shoes.
In "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" what does a Chickadee look like?
Plump-looking critters, with black, white, and gray feathers.
What invention did Charles Goodnight do to get cowboys to work for him?
He invented the mobile kitchen.
What is the Italian way of saying grandpa?
Nonno
In "Starting from Scratch" where did grandpa live and where does he live now
He lived in the suburbs and now lives in an old cottage
In "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" Chickadees experience what type of weather on a daily?
-30 to -40F on a regular basis
Who was the most hard working member in the wagon and what did he do? ( give me a list of what he does
The cook is the most hard working member. He cooks, doctored the sick trimmed hair and repaired clothes.
What is a sod house made out of?
Dirt, sticks, grass roots
In "Starting From Scratch" what was Anthony's reaction to the pasta that grandpa made, and why was that his reaction?
Anthony lied about enjoying the pasta because he believed he had an eventful day with grandpa and didn't want to ruin it.
What is the tone and theme of "Chickadee Song"
Tone celebrates the beauty of nature and, the theme revolves around survival in winter.
IN the U-S-U Range A traditional American cowboy ballad where is it that the cowboys sleep when the make it to the sod house
In the title "Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing" what does the word Fat stand for?
Energy, Fuel, Food
In "Homemade Hot Sauce" what is the central idea given in the poem?
(Remember Homemade hot sauce is a passed down recipe)
Shows the importance of family tradition and culture heritage
What is the purpose of "Chickadees Song"?
Chickadee's adapt and thrive, even in tough conditions.
In "The U-S-U Range A traditional American cowboy ballad " the line "And out to your work no matter if it’s rain,— "
No matter of the weather you still have to go out and work hard and be diligent.
What is a cowboy ballad?
Form of music that tells stories about cowboys and their experiences, often associated with the American West.
Which idea do BOTH the story and the poem emphasize?
The importance of family traditions and creating something from scratch.
How are the descriptions of chickadees' physical appearance different in the selection and the poem?
The selection emphasizes their small size and specific colors, while the poem focuses on their feathers.
How are the descriptions of cowboy life different in the selection and the poem?
The selection highlights the challenges of cowboy life, while the poem is about isolation.