Passage Picker

1.  page 31, paragraph 3

2.  "Thank goodness...harm's way."

3.  This is an example of a fantasy passage.

4.  This passage is an example of fantasy because Harriet talks about Wiz changing into different animals.  It is impossible for animals to magically change into different animals, therefore, this is fantasy.

5.  What other kind of animal could Wiz turn into if he was in the wheat field when the combine was coming?

He could turn into a bird.  By turning into a bird he would have the ability to fly and he could fly away from the field and avoid being shot.

6.  Answer one of these questions in complete sentence's).  Why did the author include this passage?  What does this passage add to the story?

Wiz changes as a part of his character.  This passage is a reminder that he can use his powers to change for protection.

1.  page 3, paragraph 5

2.  "Harriet stood...hurt you."

3.  This is a great descriptive passage.

4.  Harriet sees Wiz for the first time and vividly describes the physical characteristics she notices about him.  She mentions his coat, ears, and legs.

5.  Harriet thinks to herself, don't run away, I won't hurt you.  Why is she thinking this?

Harriet is thinking about these things because she wants Wiz to be her new friend.  She wants to know more about the hare and why he is on her farm.

6.  Answer one of these questions in complete sentence's).  Why did the author include this passage?  What does this passage add to the story?

This passage is included to give the reader a physical description of a main character.  The reader can create a metal picture of this character through the description.

1. page 1, paragraph 3

2.  "It was...five o'clock."

3.  This is a descriptive passage that uses a simile.

4.  This passage describes a noise heard early in the morning of a midsummer day.  A simile is used to compare the rushing, tearing, swishing noise that is made to the sound of fireworks.

5.  What would you predict the noise might be just from reading this passage?  Why?

I think that this description sounds like a thunderstorm.  The rushing sound could be rain, the tearing sound could be thunder, and the swishing noise could be the wind.

6.  Answer one of these questions in complete sentence's).  Why did the author include this passage?  What does this passage add to the story?

This passage adds suspense to the story.  It leaves the reader wondering what the noise is and also eager to continue reading to find out what the noise is.

1.  page 24, paragraph 1

2.  "Wiz! Cried...get here?"

3.  Harriet is surprised in this passage.  It is an example of a surprising passage.

4.  Harriet was surprised by Wiz.  She did not know how he got into her room.  Seeing him was a big surprise for her.

5.  What is something that surprises you?  Why?

I am always surprised when I am not expecting someone to come visit and they just show up at my house.  I can be sitting in my living room and here a loud knock on my door which surprises me and catches me off guard.

6.  Answer one of these questions in complete sentence's).  Why did the author include this passage?  What does this passage add to the story?

Wiz can show up unexpectedly.  This passage proves that and leaves the reader filled with wonder of when he will show up unexpectedly next.