WorksheetsThe Miracle of Spring
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
Critical Vocabulary: How does King Bartholomew show contempt for the court?
He speaks when the judge tells him to be quiet
He leaves the courtroom
He laughs out loud
He applauds
Critical Vocabulary: In what way does King Bartholomew have to restrain himself?
He is trying to argue when he is not supposed to speak
He is trying to leave the courtroom
He is trying to sing a song
He is trying to write a letter
What consequence did King Bartholomew face for trying to control the seasons?
The crops did not grow
The sky turned gray
The rivers dried up
The animals migrated early
What does Beaver do when King Bartholomew interrupts the trial?
Asks the judge to intervene
Ignores the interruption
Requests a recess
Questions the king directly
Why does Judge Wise Owl scold King Bartholomew during the trial?
For laughing at a witness
For not standing up
For being late
For speaking out of turn
Review pages 123–124 of The Miracle of Spring. What information do the production notes provide?
Number of characters; duration of the play; costumes; props; stage; lighting; sound effects
The production notes provide a biography of the author.
The production notes list ticket prices and showtimes.
The production notes summarize the plot of the play.
Critical Vocabulary: Who is presiding over the trial?
Spring
Judge Owl
King Bartolomé
The Jury
Critical Vocabulary: What does the Beaver ask its first witness?
He asks Spring why it made everyone so lazy.
He asked the farmers why their crops are not growing
He asks Mrs. Apple Tree why she is dressed in brown instead of green.
He asked King Bartholomew to go fishing.
Critical Vocabulary: If someone is mysterious, they are...
Not easily understood
funny and pleasant
grumpy and rude
outgoing
What is one of the problems created by King Bartholomew when he attempted to stop the spring?
It will rain all spring season
Spring will turn into winter
Crops will grow taller this spring
There will be no fruit this year.
Describe how King Bartholomew changes from the beginning of the play, to the end of the play.
REVIEW CHARACTER TRAITS: List TWO character traits of King Bartholomew. Why did you choose those character traits?
Choose one of the vocabulary words and write it in a sentence.
Choose one of the vocabulary words and write it in a sentence.
Review THEME: What is the THEME of "The Miracle of Spring?"
Spring makes you lazy, so try not to go fishing in spring
The importance of respecting and appreciating nature
Spring is the most important season of the year
Everyone deserves to go to trial if they commit a crime
