Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary

Front

What is a burrow?

Back

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is providence?

Back

The protective care of God or of nature.

Front

To cultivate means to...

Back

Prepare and use land for crops and gardening.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a veranda?

Back

A roofed platform along the outside of a house.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to scuttle?

Back

To run hurriedly with short quick steps.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a mongoose?

Back

A small, agile mammal known for its ability to fight snakes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean to be brave?

Back

To show courage in the face of fear or danger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a garden?

Back

An area of land where plants, flowers, and vegetables are cultivated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to protect?

Back

To keep safe from harm or danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a predator?

Back

An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A