Henry's Castle Basement Activities

The video is a reading of 'Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend' by Cynthia Rylant. It begins with Henry and his dog Mudge feeling bored on a gray, wet weekend. Henry's mother suggests building a castle from cardboard boxes, which excites the family. They work together to create a castle, enjoying the process and each other's company. The story concludes with the family admiring their creation and Henry feeling thrilled about the weekend.

What was the weather like when Henry and Mudge woke up?

• Gray and wet

• Windy and dry

• Snowy and cold

• Sunny and warm

How did Mudge react to the boring weekend?

• He went to sleep

• He chased his tail

• He barked loudly

• He played outside

What idea did Henry's mother have to make the weekend more exciting?

• Watch a movie

• Go to the park

• Build a snowman

• Make a castle

What did Henry's mother say about the weekend?

• It was boring

• It was too short

• It was a long weekend

• It was a disaster

What did Mudge do when he heard voices in the basement?

• Barked loudly

• Ran to the basement

• Went outside

• Stayed asleep

What did Henry's mother say about the weekend?

• It was a disaster

• It was a long weekend

• It was too short

• It was boring

What did Mudge do when he heard voices in the basement?

• Stayed asleep

• Ran to the basement

• Barked loudly

• Went outside

What materials did the family use to build the castle?

• Bricks and cement

• Cardboard boxes and paint

• Plastic and glue

• Wood and nails

What did Henry's father bring to the basement for the castle?

• A drill

• A saw

• A stapler

• A hammer

What did Henry's mother bring to the basement for the castle?

• Glue

• Pencils

• Scissors

• Paint