STONE FOX CH.3-4
VOCABULARY WORDS
Vocabulary List
• Stone Fox Chapter 3-4 - brim, outskirts,
patiently/impatiently, deposited, lunged,
twilight, forged, enabled, ricocheting,
derringer, authority, official, taxes, exposing
brim
• A circular projection that sticks outward from
the crown of a hat.
outskirts
The outskirts of a town are the parts furthest
from the center.
patiently/impatiently
• patiently- bearing or enduring pain, trouble,
etc… without complaining or losing selfcontrol.
• impatiently-unable to wait patiently or
tolerate delay, restless. ( opposite of patiently)
deposited
• Money deposited(put in)in a bank or some
similar institution.
lunged
• The act of moving forward suddenly.
twilight
• The time of day immediately following the
sunset.
forged
• To move ahead with a sudden increase of
speed and power.
enabled
• Make it possible for something to happen or
for someone to do something.
ricocheting
• A glancing rebound. Spring back; spring away
from an impact.
derringer
• A pocket pistol of large caliber with a short
barrel.
authority
• When you have authority you have power
over others.
official
In a formal manner, often involving
persons of authority.
(official business)
taxes
• Money that people must pay the government
so that public services can be paid for
exposing
• Show hidden things.
Journal Questions
• 1. What do you think it would be like to live with
a grandparent?
• 2. Think about what it would be like to live on a
potato farm. What might some of your
responsibilities or chores be?
• 3. What responsibilities on the farm will Willy
take over? What responsibilities do you have
with your family?
Close Reading Questions Ch. 3
• How does winter affect the characters in the story? Use
details to explain the effects.
• Why does Little Willy go into town?
• How does Little Willy go into town and back home?
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What does the author mean…
Page 22; snow that rests like a blanket over the entire state
Page 26; eyes glued on
Page 26; “city slickers”
Reread page 22. What words does the author use to help you
imagine or picture winter in Wyoming? (Explain imagery.)
• On page 28 (paragraph 3), why does the author begin three
sentences with the words “A race”?
Close Reading Questions Ch.4
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What does Little Willy find out in chapter 4?
Who is the visitor to the farm? Why is he there?
What are taxes?
How much does Grandfather owe in taxes?
What will happen if they don’t pay the taxes?
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1. How are Little Willy and Searchlight like best friends? (give examples from the
text)
2. Even though Grandfather can’t speak and he didn’t move, how does the author
show what he is feeling when Clifford Snyder is talking?
3. The author describes Clifford Snyder as a city slicker. What information from
chapter 3 explains what a city slicker is and how Grandfather feels about them?
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3. What does the author mean on…
Page 36; clear as a bell
Page 33; “I’m not … afraid.” (What do the 3 dots after not make you think?)
Page 34; “If you don’t pay … we have our ways.” (3 dots again)
WYOMING
Locate the town of Jackson.
Grandfather made a living raising potatoes on his farm. When Grandfather loses his will to
live because of the fear that the farm will be lost to the unpaid taxes, Willy takes over the
responsibilities of the farm. He and Searchlight, Willy's dog, even harvest the potato crop.
Learn about potatoes below, then try some of our potato recipes.
Potato facts
Potatoes were first cultivated in about 200 B.C. by the Inca Indians in Peru. Their popularity
spread among the Native Americans who used potatoes as a staple food. When white men
came to America they began eating potatoes and their popularity spread to Europe. During
the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush potatoes were worth their weight in gold.
Today the United States crops of potatoes are grown mostly in Maine and Idaho. Potatoes
like a cool, moist climate. Potatoes are grown by slicing the tubers into pieces that have two
or three "eyes" each. These eyes grow when the potato pieces are placed underground.
Potatoes must be dug in the Fall before cold weather sets in, because they are sensitive to
frost.
Potatoes are a healthy food. They are a good sources of protein, vitamin C, the B vitamins,
potassium, phosphorus, and iron. The minerals of the potato are concentrated in a thin layer
beneath the skin. This is why you should eat the entire potato.
samoyed
Stone Fox had five Samoyeds to run his sled. The night before the big race, Little Willy
couldn't help taking a peek at them inside the old deserted barn. This led to a
confrontation with Stone Fox. Read Stone Fox to see how this turned out.
The Samoyed is a working dog. It is known for its beauty. Many have long, sparking
white coats with a dark nose and eye rims. Some Samoyeds have cream, white and
biscuit, or biscuit colored fur. Samoyeds have upright, pointed ears, and a long muzzle.
The male is 20 to 23 inches high at the shoulders and the female is 18 to 21 inches tall.
Males weigh from 45 to 55 pounds and females weigh 36 to 45 pounds. Samoyeds
have large feet and a moderately long tail. They carry their tails over their backs or
sides when alert. Their tails drop when they are resting.
The Samoyed is an intelligent and gentle dog. It is friendly. The Samoyed originated in
Siberia. Its name was taken from the inhabitants of Siberia, Samoyeds. This breed has
been used for pulling sledges and herding reindeer. It has also been used as a
watchdog.
Advantages/Disadvantages
• Make a Venn diagram.
• Compare/contrast the
advantages/disadvantages to living on a farm.