Friday, August 21, 2015

Chapter 12 - Badger

The author uses a few interesting words in this chapter.  Pick one of these words or phrases and reread the sentences around it to decide what it means.  Then write what you think it means.

Here are some words and phrases to choose from.  The page number where you can find the word or phrase is in parentheses.

churgle (45)
chaos (46)
whispered darkly (49)

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Chapter 11 - A Surprise for Mrs. Fox

Mr. Fox and all the young foxes managed to tunnel all the way into Boggis's Chicken House Number One.  They have all the food they could possibly eat, so why do you think Mr. Fox wants to dig another tunnel?

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Chapter 9 - Mr. Fox Has a Plan

What causes Mr. Fox to change his mind in this chapter?

Monday, August 17, 2015

Chapter 8 - The Foxes Begin to Starve

What character trait best describes the farmers?  Support your answer with details from the text.

Friday, August 14, 2015

Chapter 7 - We'll Never Let Him Go

The three farmers "swore a solemn oath".  What does that mean?

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Chapter 6 - The Race

The neighbors come to watch the three farmers.  What do the neighbors think about their digging?  What details make you think so?