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Chapter Four

— Words to Know —

mislay: v. To misplace
cower: v. To cringe in fear
quiver: v. To shake, vibrate or tremble
dignity: n. The quality of being worthy of respect

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— Newspaper Activities —

Draw a Comic Strip
Study comic strips in a newspaper. Discuss how they use words and illustrations to tell a short story or make a point. Then, reread the scene in Chapter 4 in which Ralph learns how to ride the motorcycle. Use humor in their words and illustrations.



— Learning Links —

In the News

A Little Mutt Music
More than 200 dogs told animal communicator Kim Ogden they liked sambas, upbeat tempos and songs about squeaky toys. This is their CD.

Communicating with Horses
The doctor carefully took the pony’s round jaws in his hands and stared into her coffee-colored eyes.
“This pony has a worried look on its face,” said Tom Griffith, a Wellington veterinarian who owns and treats the pony. “That’s usually associated with an earth or water personality.”

Learn about Motorcycle Noise and the Law
I recently spent my usual tranquil weekend in New Smyrna Beach protecting my ears but still suffering from the unlawful noise created by motorcycles and their riders. I have absolutely nothing against bikers (I used to be one until I decided an automobile was more comfortable and a lot more quiet) and welcome bikers to New Smyrna Beach just as I do all lawful visitors. The key words here are "lawful visitors."

Fun Facts and Interesting Information

Communicating with Animals:

The Brain and Language
The Chimpanzee and Human Communication
Teens Helping Animals
Understanding and Communicating with Your Animals
The Great Dragonfly Challenge: Animal Communication
How We Are Able To Communicate with Animals

History of the Toothbrush

Being a Good Sport

Try an Momentum Experiment

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