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In what kind of setting does the story begin?
In Mole's underground house, which he is spring cleaning.
Who are the main characters in today's Read - Aloud?
Mole and Water Rat
What season is the story set in when Mole leaves his home?
Spring
To what kind of setting are we introduced to when Mole bolts out of his burrow?
To the world aboveground.
The river bank in the spring
What British English words or phrases did you hear in today's Read - Aloud?
old chap
messing about
brother
What do we call the events of a story in which the characters are involved?
Plot
How do you know? Answer C -100 question first.
The text says spring.
Flowers in the meadow
Birds making their nest
Why do you think Rat does not want to go into or even speak about the "Wide World," or the area beyond the Wild Wood?
It may be dangerous
Why is there British English in this story?
It is written by an author named Kenneth Grahame, who grew up in England, or Great Britain.
What adjectives would you use to describe Rat? (How he behaves)
Friendly
Adventurous but cautious
Wise
Generous
Would you describe Mole as Curious? (Eager to know or learn something.)
Why or why not?
Is the answer supported with text evidence!
What things do you know about Mole based on what you heard in the Read-Aloud today?
He is weary of spring - cleaning
He lives underground
He has black fur
He is fascinated by the river