The Secret of The Winter Count

What is a drought?

• When there is plenty of water.

• A long time of low or no rainfall.

• After there is more than 1 foot of snow.

• When there are many animals on a farm.

What is Emma's family worried about at the start of the story?

• They are worried that the horses need food.

• They are worried that it will snow.

• They are worried that there will not be enough water.

• They are worried about being robbed.

Emma's family lives on a ________

Star Walker is the ___________ of the tribe.

What do children gain from hearing stories as stated by Star Walker in paragraph 11?

• They learn the wisdom of the elders.

• They learn a new language.

• They learn how to collect food.

• They learn to get along.

The Winter Count is a series of drawings that show the most important event that happened to the tribe that year.

• True
• False

Who are the Little People?

• grasshoppers

• children

• horses

• nature spirits

Why are the Little People important?

• They are spirits

• They are part of the family

• They help people find water

• They make food

What is another word for arithmetic?

• Science

• Math

• Drawing

• Writing

What helps Emma with her arithmetic as stated in paragraph 38?

• Drawing horses

• Using the lantern

• Practicing

• Her mother