Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
***Make sure you can label the Freytag Pyramid (plot diagram we did in class) Know the definitions of your vocabulary words so you can use them in a sentence. (page 226) Study page 75 in your workbook and be able to make predictions
You will have several sentences and have to identify either the linking verb or the action verb (see your bellringers) What does Rikki do as soon as he is dry? ◦ He is curious and wanders into the garden Who does Rikki run into in the garden that creates a conflict? ◦ Nag
After Rikki kills Karait, what adjective describes how he feels? If Rikki’s is petted and his tail becomes “bottlebrushy” how does he feel? Is Rikki a cat?
Who is Nag’s wife? ◦ Nagaina What prediction can you make if Teddy’s father says that Teddy is safer with Rikki than with a bloodhound if a snake came into the room?
Would you describe Rikki as greedy and bloodthirsty or as loyal and brave? Who are some winners and losers in this story? Can you back up your answer?
Revived, immensely, veranda, mourning, consolation, cunningly Expressing grief, especially after someone dies Came back to life or consciousness Something that comforts a disappointed person Cleverly A great deal; very much An open porch, usually with a roof
See your worksheet and your bellringers Identify the action verb in the following sentence: “This is fun” said Sue. Identify the action verb: Rikki killed Karait. Identify the action verb: Rikki looked at the bungalow.