Comprehension
Why is the setting important to this story?
They needed better shelter so they changed their living situation.
What does a merchant do?
What is the setting?
Why was it important for the mice to work together?
They couldn't do all of that work by themselves. They worked quickly when they did the work together.
Give a synonym for timber.
wood, logs, planks
Who were the characters?
The mice, the cat.
They brought furniture.
Which vocabulary word means almost the same as building or structure?
Admired, observed, fetched, merchant, safety, gathered, huddled, platform, shelter, timber
shelter
The weather impacted the lives of the mice by making them wet, cold, or had them blowing away.
Why were the mice huddling together?
To get away from the cat's paw.
Which vocabulary word means almost the same as liked or respected?
Admired, observed, fetched, merchant, safety, gathered, huddled, platform, shelter, timber
admired
How could you describe the way that Pa responds to challenges?
He perseveres and works hard. He asks for help.
The cat was reaching into the shoe so they decided to build a safer shelter.
The weather was rainy, so they got wet.
Which vocabulary word means almost the same as looked at or studied?
Admired, observed, fetched, merchant, safety, gathered, huddled, platform, shelter, timber
observed
Pa asked everyone to give their ideas for their dream home. What does this tell us about Pa's personality?
He is caring and considerate. He is thoughtful.