Mooseltoe

Read the lines below.

His kids looked so disappointed when they saw him walk back inside with no tree.

What does the word disappointed mean?

• Couldn’t wait

• Quietly standing

• very sad

The author wrote this story to –

• Tell a story about a Christmas tree.

• Tell a story of a moose and his family getting ready for

  Christmas.

• Describe the different ways to decorate a house for Christmas.

Read the lines below.

After only a little while of standing in the dark, he heard an exciting sound: “Ho! Ho! Ho!”

What is the reason Mr. Moose heard that sound?

• Santa had come to their house.

• He turned on the TV and was watching a movie.

• Someone came to their house to give them a Christmas tree.

Which sentences show that Mr. Moose did NOT do everything he was supposed to do to be ready for Christmas?

• Mr. Moose was so proud of himself! Everything looked perfect! “You will get stuck,” said Santa.

• He used bright ribbons and tied them in beautiful bows.

• “Oh no Dad! You forgot the tree!!”

What image might the reader see in their mind after reading paragraph 4?

• A house that is decorated for Christmas

• A moose decorated like a Christmas tree.

• A large fire in the fireplace.

Which of the following events belongs in the middle of the chart?

• Mr. Moose wrapped all the presents.

• The family decorated Mr. Moose like a Christmas tree.

• Junior noticed that Mr. Moose forgot the Christmas tree.

Read the lines below.

Mr. Moose brought home all the presents and started wrapping.

Which of the following words is a synonym with presents?

• gifts

• tree

• trash

After reading Mooseltoe, which question below can be answered?

{Which question can you find text evidence for?}

• What was the first thing to do on Mr. Moose’s list?

• Who did Mr. Moose write cards to?

• What color where the bows on the presents?