Vocab #1
To speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of his or her behavior. (v)
The vocab word is scold.
Without being seen or noticed. (adj)
The vocab word is unnoticed.
How many characters are there in the story? Page 344.
There are thirteen characters in the story.
Who is the best climber in the group? Page 351.
The best climber in the group is Mountain Lion.
What do the bear cubs do in Scene 1 that causes trouble for them later in the play?
They go downriver
In way that shows an extreme desire or appetite for food. (adv)
The vocab word is greedily.
Sleepy and not able to think clearly. (adj)
The vocab word is drowsy.
Where does Mother Grizzly tell the Cubs to not go? Page 346.
Mother Grizzly tells the Cubs to not go downriver.
Was Measuring Worm not afraid to climb the mountain? Page 352.
No, Measuring Worm was afraid to climb the mountain.
How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?
The mountain grows under them
A pause that shows you are unsure about doing something. (n)
The vocab word is hesitation.
To do something to make someone stop worrying about something to do. (v)
The vocab word is reassure.
Who are the first two characters that Mother Grizzly asks for help from? Page 348.
The fist two characters that Mother Grizzly asks for help from are Badger and Fox.
How do the bears get down the mountain? Page 355.
The bears get down the mountain by following a safe path in a single file.
Why can’t Hawk rescue the cubs?
because the wind is blowing too hard for him to fly
Something that is heavy to carry. (n)
The vocab word is burden.
What was the burden that Mountain Lion was carrying? Page 349.
The burden that Mountain Lion was carrying was a load of firewood.
How does Mother Deer reassure Mother Grizzly? Page 355.
Mother Deer reassures other Grizzly by telling her to trust Measuring Worm.
Why does Measuring Worm cry “Tu-tok! Tu-tok!” as he climbs up the mountain?
He wants to keep his mind on stretching and curling one step at a time
The highest point of a mountain. (n)
The vocab word is summit.
Bonus Question: What is the name of the people that created the story? Where do they live?
What is the name of the people that created the story? Where do they live?
What do you think pantomime means?
Hint: This is a verb.
express or represent (something) by extravagant and exaggerated mime.
What do the animals name the mountain? Page 356.
The animals name the mountain Tu-tok-a-nu-la, which means "Measuring Worm Stone".
What is the main lesson in this story?
You don’t have to be big to be able to help.