Vocabulary
Which of your vocabulary words means the same as fun?
Tangled, Merriment, or Cover
Merriment
What type of animal is Mrs. Frisby?
a mouse
Who does Mrs. Frisby see tangled up on a fence?
A crow
"I ate some grape as a snack."
What should I change in this sentence?
grape - grapes
"I was gnawing and gnawing at the overcooked steak."
What does gnawing mean?
Chewing
What is the setting of our story?
A farmyard or a forest.
How does the crow help Mrs. Frisby?
He lets her ride on his back.
"I raced down the stairs and out the door."
What is the verb in this sentence?
raced
"How did you get that rope all twisted together around your ankle?"
Which vocabulary word could we replace with "twisted together?"
Tangled
What point of view is the story told in? First, second, or third person?
Third person
The crow says he is "in debt" to Mrs. Frisby for helping him. What does he mean?
He means that he owes her a favor because she helped him.
"We are going to the store."
What is the verb in this sentence?
"Quick! Find cover underneath that bush!"
What does "cover" mean in this sentence?
To hide.
"He was _____________ a great athlete considering how fast he could run."
Cover - Circumstances - Obviously
Obviously
One route was longer and would get her home after dark. The other was shorter but dangerous because of the cat named Dragon.
What does Mrs. Frisby think of the crow?
She thinks he is foolish.
"She was only trying to help."
What is the verb in this sentence?
was
Which of your vocabulary words means the same as "remembered"?
HINT: re___________
Which of your vocabulary words means "the way things are at the moment?"
Circumstances
Why does Mrs. Frisby take the straighter route home?
She wants to get home before dark.
How is the risk Mrs. Frisby took similar to the risk taken by Karana and William and Ellen?
They all risked their lives for their goal.
"Ali is a great swimmer."
What is the verb in this sentence?
is