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About This Passage
Five plain, short sentences at the very end of the chapter that hold its whole lesson: Wilbur tried being free, found the big world frightening, and came home to warm milk, a scratch on the back, and kind words. Copying these sentences lets a young writer feel how ordinary words in the right order can carry a big feeling.
Wilbur heard the words of praise. He felt the warm milk inside his stomach. He felt the pleasant rubbing of the stick along his itchy back. He felt peaceful and happy and sleepy. This had been a tirin...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter. How did Wilbur get out of his pen? Who tried to catch him? How did Mr. Zuckerman finally bring him back?
Discussion Questions
- Wilbur feels bored and lonely at the start of the chapter. How do you know he has nothing fun to do in Zuckerman's barn? What in the story shows how empty his days have become?
- The goose pushes Wilbur to escape by telling him the world outside is wonderful. How can you tell the goose is thinking about her own fun and not about what is best for Wilbur? What in the story gives you that idea?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Kind words that tell someone they did a good job.
Item 2
A little bit hot, but not too hot — like fresh milk or a sunny day.
Item 3
Making someone feel like they need to rest.
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