Chapter 13

The Deer in the Wood

Guiding Questions

Listen to the song, "Auld Lang Syne." Why do you think Laura ended the book with Pa singing that song? How does it tie to the story's ending?
What is the main idea of this book? How does each chapter support this main idea?
What do you think the theme of this story is?

Figurative Language

Identify the types of figurative language used in the following passages:

...he was nearly as large as two bears.
...he went on all fours across the clear space...

Vocabulary

Explore chapter vocabulary with the visual dictionary.

Extensions

Research the life cycle of a deer.
See the directions for making a patchwork quilt here. Try sewing your own or make one out of paper.

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