Vocabulary 1
Irritated, bothered, upset
annoyed
Ant looked ___________and upset when Grasshopper laughed instead of listening to his advice.
annoyed
Where does Scene I of The Ant and the Grasshopper take place?
On the African grasslands during the rainy season.
What genre is The Ant and the Grasshopper written in?
It is a play, or drama.
In the sentence “The garden has red roses,” which word is the adjective?
red
approach, mindset, temper
attitude
Grasshopper’s careless __________and relaxed mindset kept him from preparing for the future.
attitude
What are the ants doing when they first appear in Scene I?
They are marching together and carrying leaves filled with water.
What information do stage directions give the reader or actors?
They explain actions, movements, emotions, and how characters speak.
In the sentence “The big red truck drove down the busy road,” name all the adjectives.
big, red, busy
mean, not sharing, greedy
selfish
Ant grew ____________and discouraged because teaching Grasshopper was not easy, even though the lesson was important.
frustrated
Why does Ant tell Grasshopper to collect water during the rainy season?
Ant knows the rainy season will end and the water will not always be available.
Why are the characters’ names written in capital letters before their dialogue?
To show which character is speaking each line.
In the sentence “I ordered French fries with my hamburger,” what kind of adjective is French?
a proper adjective
Generally unhappy and unreasonable.
cranky
Grasshopper asked about the ___________, noticing the loud noise and busy movement of the ants marching past him.
commotion
What evidence in Scene II shows that Ant’s warning was correct?
The land is dry and dusty, and Grasshopper is weak, thirsty, and begging for water.
How does the change in setting between Scene I and Scene II affect the plot?
It shows the consequences of Grasshopper’s choices and proves Ant’s lesson about preparation.
In the sentence “There is nothing like the warm feel of Florida sunshine,” which word is the adjective and what noun does it describe?
Florida is the adjective and it describes sunshine.
Your talent or skill that you excel at.
specialty
By the end of the play, Grasshopper felt ___________and grumpy from hunger and thirst after ignoring Ant’s advice.
cranky
How does Grasshopper change from Scene I to Scene II, and what causes this change?
In Scene I he is lazy and carefree, but in Scene II he is desperate and regretful because he did not prepare for the dry season.
Why might the author choose to turn this fable into a play instead of a regular story?
A play allows readers to see characters’ actions, dialogue, and emotions clearly, making the lesson more engaging and memorable.
Rewrite this sentence correctly with punctuation on a white board:
He asked Can I go with you to the supermarket
He asked, “Can I go with you to the supermarket?”