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About This Passage
This is Daisy retelling the Thor myth to her scared brother at the height of the storm. The passage is chosen because it is rhythmic, vivid, and full of strong action verbs — perfect for building up a fourth-to-sixth-grader's feel for how narrative prose generates momentum.
Every time Thor gets mad, he jumps into that chariot, whacks those black horses, and takes off through the heavens. The only weapon he has with him is a big hammer. All along the way, he throws that h...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Narrate Chapter 13 in three parts: the storm scene between Daisy and Jay Berry, Jay Berry's dream of the Old Man of the Mountains, and Papa's conversation with him on the way to the blacksmith shop. Connect the three parts by showing how each one is about something bigger than it seems to be.
Discussion Questions
- Jay Berry tells Daisy he would never read 'girl books,' but then asks her to tell him the Thor story and decides he wants to read it. What does this change in the middle of the conversation tell you about how Jay Berry really feels about stories?
- Daisy's leg is hurting badly during the storm, but she refuses to let Jay Berry wake Mama — 'I don't want Mama to know. She has enough to worry about. Besides, she needs her rest.' Is it right to hide your pain from someone who loves you in order to protect them? Why or why not?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
An open two-wheeled cart pulled by horses, used in old stories for gods and warriors.
Item 2
Hits something sharply, often to make it move.
Item 3
Large four-legged animals that pull wagons or carry riders.
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