Wh questions
Cause/Effect
Inferencing
Predicting
Vocabulary
100

Where does the story take place?

Florida

100
What causes a house to make creaking noises?

Old materials and wood

100

Why do you think the house stayed in the Family so long?

It is very special to the family and it holds memories. 

100

Who will Chrissy's mom think was responsible for the pots and pans being out?

Chrissy as a prank

100

What does cautious mean?

Being careful , observant
200

What was Chrissy doing in her room?

She was doing Homework.
200

What made Chrissy go downstairs?

She was hearing strange noises.

200

What can you infer about why the house is silent?

She is home alone

200

How will Chrissy sleep tonight?

She will probably be afraid and have a hard time falling asleep?

200

What does ancient mean?

Very old / from a long time ago

300

Who did Chrissy have memories of in the kitchen?

Her Grandmother

300

Who does Chrissy think caused the pots and pans to be taken out?

Her grandmother's ghost

300

How do you think Chrissy felt when she heard the door slam downstairs?

Frightened

300

How will Chrissy feel the next time she is home alone?

She will be nervous and cautious.

300

What does R.I.P mean?

Rest in Peace

400

What did Chrissy's Grandmother call her?

Chrissy Lou

400

Name some causes of being scared?

Spiders, Heights, Dark, Snakes

400

Why do you think Chrissy Called her dog to follow her?

To give her protection and make her feel safe. 

400

Why wouldn't the dog budge?  What does budge mean?

He was scared.  Budge means to move.

400

What does eerie mean?

Spooky

500

What did Chrissy see when she went downstairs?

All the pots and pans were taken out of the cabinets and were in the middle of the kitchen. 

500

Bonus 500 ***  What is the effect of people being scared?  

They scream, turn pale, feel nervous inside, back into a corner

500

Why do you think the dog refused to go downstairs?

It was scared too.

500

What is your prediction?  Who was making those eerie sounds - calling Chrissy Lou?

Her grandmother's ghost

500

What does faintly mean?

Very low volume