Vocabulary
This is a large building where animals live on a farm.
a barn
Why do the two mice "run for their lives" in the story?
Because the master's cat was trying to catch them.
What is the name of today's story?
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse
nibbling
Why does the city mouse feel sorry for the country mouse?
Because he has ordinary, poor food. The food in the city mouse's home is better.
What is a fable?
A fable is a fiction story often with animal characters that teaches us a lesson.
My friend goes to the gym every day. He's ___________ to health and fitness.
devoted
Where does the city mouse take the country mouse when they arrive at his home?
He takes him to the grand dining room.
What is today's reading skill? Describe it.
Setting - It is the time and place of a story.
When I was in Japan I tried some expensive sushi. It's a Japanese _____________.
delicacy
What is the "moral" of the story?
A crust eaten in peace is better than a feast eaten in fear.
Describe four differences between the countryside and the city.
accept all reasonable answers