Chapter 8: A Family Reunion

Pages 94-104
List the characters in the chapter.
Look for the Mouse Words while reading.  Click on each word to see its definition.  Click on the P next to the word to see a picture of the word.  Choose 8 words.  Write a sentence using each word.  
Mouse Words
1. Family Reunion
2. Rejoicing
3. Relatives
4. Genuinely
5. Pilfering Crumbs
6. Plain Foolhardy
7. Sulky
8. Thistledown
9. Anchored
10. Crash Helmet   P
11. Ashamed
12. Conscience
13. Allowance

Ralph has a family reunion in this chapter.  Have you ever been to a family reunion?  If so, describe what it was like, who was there, and what you did.  If you have never been to a reunion, draw a picture of what Ralph's family reunion may have looked like. 

On page 100, Keith gives Ralph a crash helmet that he made.  Describe something that you hand-made for someone.  What was their reaction when you gave them the present?  Also, Keith tell Ralph that he saved up his allowance to buy the motorcycle (page 103).  Do you get an allowance?  Have you ever saved money to buy something?  Please describe.