STONE FOX

STONE FOXCHAPTERS 8-10

contestantsA person who participates in competitions.

The group that gathers together for a particular occasion,A large turnout gathered for the race.turnout

positionedthe place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things

clenchedSqueeze parts of your body together or grip something tightly.

tensiona feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax

desertedEmptyWilly raced by the old, deserted barn.

disqualifiedStop someone from doing something or taking part in something because they have done something wrong.

glimpseA short look at something; see something very briefly.

effortlesslyWithout effort; with ease.

steadilyAt a steady rate or pace.

challengerThe contestant you hope to defeat.

massivevery large and heavy

limpTo walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot.

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Chapter 8, Text Dependent Questions, Key Ideas and Details

Why wasnt Little Willy able to see out of his right eye?Why do you think Little Willy looked back at the farmhouse when he was leaving for the race?Why didnt Little Willy like to hunt? What does this tell you about him?What did Little Willy tell the townspeople about his eye? Why didnt he tell the truth?Chapter 8, Text Dependent Questions, Craft and Structure1. On page 68, what does it mean that all bets were on Stone Fox?2. Why does the author tell us that Little Willy didnt care about who won the race for the youngsters?3. Can you find the simile on page 69? (His face was frozen like ice.) Explain the meaning of the simile.4. Why does the author have Little Willy say Morning to Stone Fox (on page 69)?5. What words, phrases, or sentences on page 70 describe the tension that filled the air? Why does the author describe tension like this?Chapter 8- Journal Topic

The Day is the title of this chapter. Is that a good title? Why or why not? Can you think of another title?

Should the people in the town admire Little Willy? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.Writing Prompt:

Why is Little Willy winning the race in the beginning? Use evidence from the story.Why didnt Little Willy have to slow down like other racers did?What does Little Willy see when he passes Grandfathers farm?What makes tears of joy roll down Little Willys face?What made Little Willy mad?

1. On page 71, why does the author say that Stone Fox started off dead last? 2. Why does the author write Swish! Swish! Swish! on page 72? (Explain that this is an onomatopoeia. Could you use words like this in your writing to make it more interesting?) Why does it make sense to use these words in this part of the story?3. On page 78, what does it mean that she poured on the steam? Why does the author use this phrase to explain what is happening? Chapter 9 Close Reading Questions:Chapter 10: Close ReadingWhy is the crowd cheering madly at the beginning of chapter 10?What happens 100 feet from the finish line?3. Why does Stone Fox draw a line in the snow?4. Who wins the race?5. What are Stone Foxs only words in this story? Why did the author choose to have him say these words?6. How did the author surprise you with the ending of the story?Chapter 10, Text Dependent Questions, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas1. How did Little Willy change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?2. How did Little Willy and Stone Foxs relationship change over time?2. How are Stone Fox and Little Willy alike? How are they different? (Use a double bubble or Venn diagram)

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