Which sentences from the story are examples of dialect? (choose 2)

I strained for every lick of speed I could get out of my running legs. (p. 212)

Up till then, I'd been ready to tie into that bear myself. (p. 216)

Swinging that chopping ax sure was hard work. (p. 210)

He'd scream when he was happy and scream when he was mad. (p. 211)

And worst of all, I could see that I'd never get there on time! (p. 213)

How are Little Arliss and the bear cub alike?

They are both frightened and noisy.

They both have hold of each other

In the fourth paragraph on p. 212 Travis wondered why _______________.

the bear cub didn't turn around and bite Arliss

the bear cub continued to cry for its mother after Arliss had released it

the mother bear wasn't coming to save her cub

Mama hadn't arrived to help him save Arliss

CAUSE: The bear cub was on the bank, whimpering and crying. Choose the correct effect.

EFFECT: The she bear came to rescue her cub.

EFFECT: Travis began chopping wood.

EFFECT: Old Yeller is a meat-stealing rascal.

EFFECT: Little Arliss grabbed the cub's hind leg.

Why did the author write this sentence from p. 215? They went down in a wild, roaring tangle of twisting bodies and scrambling feet and slashing fangs.

He wanted to show the violence of the battle between Old Yeller and the she bear.

He wanted to show how much Travis actually loves Little Arliss.

He wanted to describe how Old Yeller was able to defeat the she bear.

What do you think was the author's purpose for writing Old Yeller ?

to create an entertaining, dramatic, and emotional story

to convince you to move to Texas

to teach you about the behavior, diet, and habitat of bears

to persuade you to help save bears from extinction

Which theme can be learned from reading this story? ___________________________________________ The Goose and the Golden Eggs A Greek Fable One day a poor farmer going to the nest of his goose found an egg all yellow and glittering. When he picked it up, it was as heavy as lead. He was going to throw it away because he thought someone was playing a trick on him, but he decided to take it home. He soon found to his delight that it was an egg made of pure gold. Every morning the same thing would occur, and he soon became extremely wealthy by selling his eggs. However, as rich as he was, he still wanted more. Thinking that he could get the gold all at once, he killed the goose and cut it open, only to find nothing.

Being greedy might lead you to receiving nothing at all.

Work hard and save money for tough times.

We often need the help of friends and family.

Mr. Agunod told his class, "Class, you need to remember that Travis had never seen or heard a bear before the day the she bear tried to kill Little Arliss." Mr. Schwartz said, "Mr. Agunod, you're wrong... and I can prove it!" ____________________________________ Which passage from the book did Mr. Schwartz read to prove Mr. Agunod was wrong?

It was the coughing road of a charging bear. I'd just heard it once in my life. That was the time Mama had shot and wounded a hog-killing bear...

Mama was sitting in the middle of the floor, holding Little Arliss up close and crying like she'd never stop.

It was that big yeller dog. He was roaring like a mad bull.

My heart was pushing up into my throat, nearly choking off my wind. I strained for every lick of speed I could get out of my running legs.

Part A: What is the meaning of the word coat in the song? __________________________________ Old Yeller Theme Lyrics Old Yeller Old Yeller Old Yeller Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a mongrel An ugly lop-eared mongrel Fancy free without a family tree But he could up and do it And prove there's nothin' to it And that's how a good dog should be Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a hunter A rarin', tearin' hunter In any chase he knew just how to run And when he hunted trouble He always found it double And that's when Old Yeller had fun! Here, Yeller Come back Yeller Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a fighter A rootin', tootin' fighter In any scrap he knew just what to do (knew what to do) A rough and ready feller Although his coat was yeller His bold Texas heart was true blue. (true blue) Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west!

(noun) the fur or body hair of an animal

(verb) to cover a surface with a thin layer of something

(noun) a piece of clothing with long sleeves that is worn over other clothes for warmth and protection in bad weather

(noun) a single, thin layer of paint applied to a surface

Part B: Which sentence uses the word coat in the same way that it is used in the song? _____________________________________ Old Yeller Theme Lyrics Old Yeller Old Yeller Old Yeller Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a mongrel An ugly lop-eared mongrel Fancy free without a family tree But he could up and do it And prove there's nothin' to it And that's how a good dog should be Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a hunter A rarin', tearin' hunter In any chase he knew just how to run And when he hunted trouble He always found it double And that's when Old Yeller had fun! Here, Yeller Come back Yeller Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west! Old Yeller was a fighter A rootin', tootin' fighter In any scrap he knew just what to do (knew what to do) A rough and ready feller Although his coat was yeller His bold Texas heart was true blue. (true blue) Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Here, Yeller Come back Yeller! Best doggone dog in the west! Best doggone dog in the west!

Snow leopards have a thick coat that keeps them warm in the high, frigid mountains of Asia.

Amber slipped on her favorite coat and grabbed her umbrella.

I applied several coats of red paint to the car.

The painter coated the walls with a fresh layer of white paint.

Why didn't the teddy bear eat his dinner?

Don't pick this answer. I'm NOT joking.

Old Yeller Reading Comprehension Test

Authored by David Schwartz

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5th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 4 pts

What is the setting of Old Yeller?

a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

San Fransicso, California during the Gold Rush

a farm on the Texas frontier during the late 1860s

Chicago, Illinois during the early 1970s

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 4 pts

According to p. 210, why did Papa leave?

to buy some cattle in California

to sell their cattle in Kansas.

to buy a dog for the family

he was hunting for bears

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 4 pts

leaping, jumping, ____________

strained

wheeled

checking

bounding

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

This story is told from _______ point of view.

Old Yeller's

Little Arliss's

Travis’s

the bear cub's

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

How would the story be different if it was told from the she bear's point of view?

The story would describe Travis's feelings and actions.

The story would describe Old Yeller's fear and anger.

Little Arliss would be the bad guy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 4 pts

Which word means to turn quickly?

romp

picturing

bounding

wheeled

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What does the word strained mean in the following sentence?

The young boy strained to lift the large pumpkin.

created a mental image

leaped forward

used great effort

panicked

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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Old Yeller Reading Comprehension Test

What is the setting of Old Yeller?

According to p. 210, why did Papa leave?

leaping, jumping, ____________

This story is told from _______ point of view.

How would the story be different if it was told from the she bear's point of view?

Which word means to turn quickly?

What does the word strained mean in the following sentence?

The young boy strained to lift the large pumpkin.

What does the word lunged mean in the following sentence?

Joe and hs brother both lunged for the last piece of pizza at the same time.

What is the meaning of the word lick in the sentence below?

Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick.

What is the meaning of for a little piece in the sentence below?

The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.

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Old Yeller Reading Comprehension Test

What is the setting of Old Yeller?

According to p. 210, why did Papa leave?

leaping, jumping, ____________

This story is told from _______ point of view.

How would the story be different if it was told from the she bear's point of view?

Which word means to turn quickly?

What does the word strained mean in the following sentence?The young boy strained to lift the large pumpkin.

What does the word lunged mean in the following sentence?Joe and hs brother both lunged for the last piece of pizza at the same time.

What is the meaning of the word lick in the sentence below?Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick.

What is the meaning of for a little piece in the sentence below?The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.

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What does the word strained mean in the following sentence?

The young boy strained to lift the large pumpkin.

What does the word lunged mean in the following sentence?

Joe and hs brother both lunged for the last piece of pizza at the same time.

What is the meaning of the word lick in the sentence below?

Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick.

What is the meaning of for a little piece in the sentence below?

The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.