English 6

growled
mane drowsily
squeaked
pattered
gnawed
haystack
 growled
to make a low,
rough sound,
usually in anger
 mane
a growth of long
hair on the neck of
a lion
 squeaked
make a high-
pitched sound or
cry.
 gnawed
bite at or nibble
something
persistently.
haystack
a large, tall pile
of hay in a field
 drowsily
in a tired way, as
if you want to
sleep; sleepy
pattered
run with quick
light steps.
The Lion and
the Mouse
 What made the
lion fall asleep
after a big meal?
 What kind of
animal did the lion
catch?
What did the lion
desire to do with
the mouse?
 Why did the
mouse make a
promise to the
lion?
 What did the
mouse do to repay
the lion’s
kindness?
 If you were the
mouse, would you
keep your promise
to the lion? Why?
What do you think
is the writer’s
purpose in writing
the story?