General Questions
What is the name of today's story?
The Birds of Killingworth
This is where birds keep their eggs.
a nest
Why are the children sad in the story?
Because the farmers make the birds leave.
What is today's reading skill?
character
When I go to the countryside I like to __________ different flowers and take them home with me.
gather
Why does the man leave the town?
Because he goes to find birds and brings them back to the town.
What is a fable?
A fable is a fiction, many times with animal characters, that teaches us a lesson.
The is an old vehicle, usually made of wood. The man in the story used this to bring birds back to the town.
a wagon
Why do the farmers want the birds to leave the town?
Because they think the birds will eat their fruit and crops.
What would the world be like if there were no birds? (you have to give two answers)
accept all reasonable answers
I forgot to put the fruit back into the plastic bag. Now it is ____________.
ruined
Why does the man promise the children that the birds will come back next spring?
Because he knows that insects and bugs will eat all the crops and leaves because there are no birds. He also knows the farmers will want the birds to come back.