Ariel Stubbs - Reading - The Terrible Eek
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 battering | The sounds of the wind and rain __ at the house frightened the little boy. -> Definition: To hit over and over again with heavy blows. |
| clutched | The thief ____ the wolf's neck and hung on with all his might. -> Definition: To grasp tightly. |
| steep | The thief tumbled into the hole and could not climb up the ___, slippery sides. -> Definition: Having a very sharp slope. |
| replied | "Among humans," the father ___, "I am most afraid of a thief." -> Definition: To answer |
| continued | "Among animals," the father ___, " I am most afraid of the wolf." -> Definition: Without stop or interruption. |
| cautiously | He peered ____ out of his den. -> Definition: To do something with great care to avoid danger or risk. |
| peered | He ____ cautiously out of his den. -> Definition: To look hard or closely as if trying to see something clearly. |
| triumphant | When the thief heard the fauther's reply he was ___. -> Definition: Successful or victorious. |
| fearsome | "I am the strongest and most ___ of creaters," he said to himself. -> Definition: Causing fear or dread or terror |
| haughtily | The wolf sniffed ___ and said to himself, "I am the strongest and most fearsome of creatures. -> Definition: Having or showing great pride in oneself. |
| relieved | The thief was so ___ to be away from the terrible eek that he did not notice that the branch was too weak to hold him. -> Definition: (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear |
| What was the wolf doing sneaking beside the house? | Planning to steal a chicken or two for his dinner. |
| Who was on the roof? | The thief. |
| Was the little boy's father ever afraid? | yes |
| What is the little boy's father most afraid of? | A terrible leak. |
| What did the thief think the father was most afraid of? | A terrible eek. |
| When the thief landed on the wolf, what did the wolf think he was? | A terrible leak. |
| When the thief landed on the wolf, what did the thief think he was? | A terrible eek. |
| What happened to the thief when he let go of the wolf? | He grabbed a low hanging branch that broke and he tumbled into a hole and couldn't get out. |
| What did the wolf do when the thief fell on him? | He howled, then ran with all his might towards the woods. |
| Who was going to help the wolf catch the terrible leak? | A tiger and a monkey |
| The monkey said he would help the wolf find the terrible leak because he was ___. | clever |
| What did the monkey do to try and get the terrible leak out of the hole? | He lowered his tail. |
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