Module 4 Week 3: Two Bear Cubs

In Scene 1, Older Brother is taunting Younger Brother. What is taunting?

• teasing

• helping

• shouting at

• leaving alone

How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?

• They climb there from the forest floor.

• Mouse leads them up on a secret path.

• Hawk carries them there on his back.

• The mountain grows under them.

What do the bear cubs do in Scene 1 that causes trouble for them later in the  play?

• They scare the fish.

• They go downriver.

• They splash in the water.

• They pick berries from a bush.

Why does Measuring Worm cry “Tu-tok! Tu-tok!” as he climbs up the mountain?

• He calls out a warning to the others on the ground in case he falls.

• He wants to keep his mind on stretching and curling one step at a time.

• He wants the other animals to track him as he moves higher and higher.

• He calls out the name of the mountain spirit who he hopes will help him.

What is the main lesson in this story?

• A group working together has the best ideas.

• Everyone must learn to help himself first.

• Even the small can do great things.

• It is important to plan ahead.