Focus Question #1
Lungwort and Sweet Cicely trust Mr. Ocax. Why do they believe that he will not harm them or their family?
Lungwort and Sweet Cicely trust Mr. Ocax. Why do they believe that he will not harm them or their family?
Focus Question #2
Poppy is afraid of how Mr. Ocax will react to her. What reason does he give for refusing to let the mice move? What does he mean by what he says? What does Poppy discover, and what does she plan to do?
Answer Plan:
1. Tell why Poppy is nervous about going to see Mr. Ocax.
2. Tell how Mr. Ocax reacts to Lungwort's request. What reasons does Mr. Ocax give? Use a quote, if possible.
3. Tell what Poppy discovers, and what she plans to do.
Poppy is afraid of how Mr. Ocax will react to her. What reason does he give for refusing to let the mice move? What does he mean by what he says? What does Poppy discover, and what does she plan to do?
Answer Plan:
1. Tell why Poppy is nervous about going to see Mr. Ocax.
2. Tell how Mr. Ocax reacts to Lungwort's request. What reasons does Mr. Ocax give? Use a quote, if possible.
3. Tell what Poppy discovers, and what she plans to do.
Focus Question #3
What were Poppy's observations about New House? Would it be a good place for her family? Why or why not?
Answer Plan:
1. Restate the first questions and write a few sentences about what Poppy observes when she arrives at New House.
2. Write a sentence that states whether you agree or disagree that New House would be a good place for Poppy and her family.
3. Give reasons to support your opinion.
What were Poppy's observations about New House? Would it be a good place for her family? Why or why not?
Answer Plan:
1. Restate the first questions and write a few sentences about what Poppy observes when she arrives at New House.
2. Write a sentence that states whether you agree or disagree that New House would be a good place for Poppy and her family.
3. Give reasons to support your opinion.
Focus Question #4
What new discoveries has Poppy made about the owl at New House? How can these new discoveries explain the following saying: "Knowledge is power?"
Answer Plan:
1. Begin your answer by restating the first question.
2. Use examples from the story.
3. Make a connection between how Poppy is now feeling, after the discoveries, and the saying "knowledge is power".
What new discoveries has Poppy made about the owl at New House? How can these new discoveries explain the following saying: "Knowledge is power?"
Answer Plan:
1. Begin your answer by restating the first question.
2. Use examples from the story.
3. Make a connection between how Poppy is now feeling, after the discoveries, and the saying "knowledge is power".
Focus Questions #5
Ereth tells Poppy: "You are the salt of the Earth." What does Ereth mean by this?
Answer Plan:
1. Restate the first sentence.
2. Compare Poppy with the use of salt on food. How are they alike?
3. Give examples from the story.
4. Conclude with a general statement about friendship.
Ereth tells Poppy: "You are the salt of the Earth." What does Ereth mean by this?
Answer Plan:
1. Restate the first sentence.
2. Compare Poppy with the use of salt on food. How are they alike?
3. Give examples from the story.
4. Conclude with a general statement about friendship.