Davy Crockett Part 1

Davy Crockett

A deeper dive

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Is this a synonym for sauntered or commenced?

• sauntered

• commenced

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Is this a antonym for sauntered or commenced?

• sauntered

• commenced

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Is this a synonym for sauntered or commenced?

• sauntered

• commenced

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Is this a antonym for sauntered or commenced?

• sauntered

• commenced

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What genre is this story?

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What do tall tales have?

• Exaggeration and hyperboles

• real pictures

• diagrams

• true facts from actual history

Page 264

Its name was Halley's Comet, and it was hurling itself lickety-split straight toward America. Why, its tail alone was two million miles long. If it were to hit the earth, everyone would be blown to smithereens!

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What does the author think about Halley's Comet?

Page 265

It took two whole weeks, but once Davy had learned all the latest dances, he combed his hair nice and slow with his rake, shaved his face real careful-like with his ax, and sauntered off toward Sally Sugartree's cabin just as easy as you please.

Page 266

Now, Sally Sugartree was not just purty, but she was right smart too. Sally read the newspaper front to back every day, and she knew all about Halley's Comet. She had also seen the advertisement from the President.

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How does the author feel about Sally Sugartree?

Page 266

As soon as Davy got close enough, Sally jumped right out of that tree. Davy caught her in his arms and gave her such a hug that her tongue stuck out half a foot and her eyes popped out like a lobster's. Then she showed Davy the want ad from the President.

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem in the story so far?

• Halley's Comet is going to crash into Earth.

• Sally Sugartree does not like Davy Crockett.

• Davy Crockett's bear Death Hug is very sick.

• The President of the United States needs him to end a war.

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What do you infer about why the President is calm?

• He believes Davy Crockett can save the world.

• He likes looking at his nails.

• The job of a President is to remain calm even in bad situations.

• The President does not care about Halley's Comet.

Page 269

Then he commenced to climb all the way to the top of Eagle Eye Peak in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Eagle Eye Peak was so high you could see every state and river and mountain in a whole geography book.

You could also look a way far off into outer space. By the time Davy reached the top, it was night.

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What skill would be used for this section?

• Visualize

• Point of View

• Genre

• Author's Perspective