Lost and Found analysis

How does the setting create suspense in the story?

• The setting shows how happy the dino and fox are.

• The setting creates a dangerous situation and the reader is worried about what might happen.

• The setting creates a confusing situation.

• The setting does not create suspense.

Why do you think the storyteller zooms in on the nail? What do you think this foreshadows?

Summarize the main conflict in this story at this point. How has the setting contributed to this conflict.

Why is the fox looking at the stick holding open the door?

• He wants to get the stick to beat the Dino.

• He wants to use the stick to escape from the water.

• He wants to stop the Dinosaur from destroying himself trying to save the fox.

Based on their actions, what character traits would you assign to both the fox and the dino (use your character trait list to help you). Explain why you chose those traits.

What do the dino's flashbacks suggest about his motivation for sacrificing himself for his friend. In other words, why does he sacrifice himself for himself?

How is the tone of the music different in this part of the story compared to the beginning and middle of the story? How does this change in tone affect the mood?

What is the fox doing at the end of the story? What is his motivation for doing this?

The story ends here, but the title of the story is LOST AND FOUND. What does this title suggest about the future for Fox and Dino?