Unit 2 Week 3 Minn of the Mississippi

Front

What does Minn do when she meets a fox?

Back

She scares the fox away.

Front

Why does the bubbling brook stop flowing at the end of the selection?

Back

Some boys have built a dam up the hill.

Front

How does Minn spend the winter?

Back

She digs a burrow in the mud and sleeps.

Front

The monster in the pond at the end of the selection is a _____

Back

turtle.

Front

Why does the narrator describe Minn as cold-blooded?

Back

Minn gets all her warmth from air and water.

Front

What is a burrow?

Back

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter.

Front

What does it mean for an animal to be cold-blooded?

Back

Cold-blooded animals rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.

Front

What is a dam?

Back

A dam is a barrier that stops or slows down the flow of water.

Front

What is the significance of the bubbling brook in the story?

Back

It represents the natural environment and changes that occur in nature.

Front

What adaptations do cold-blooded animals have for winter?

Back

They often hibernate or find shelter to survive the cold.