Grand Canyon

Discussion Questions:

1.  What is the main idea of this story?

2.  What are some things that prove this is non-fiction?

3.  How are the sides of the Grand Canyon formed (2 different responses)?

4.  What are some things you see when you get to the deepest part of the canyon?

5.  Why do you think the Anasazi built a granary in the canyon walls?

6.  Describe what you would see if you visited the Grand Canyon.  Animals?  physical features?  People?  The walls?

Vocab:

Vocabulary

ancient Something ancient is very, very old.

distant Something distant id very far away.

sentries Sentries are people who stand as guards around a camp, building, or other area.

glistens Something that glistens looks wet and shiny.

embedded If an object is embedded in something, it is stuck firmly in it.

cascading Cascading water rushes of falls downward very fast.

weary If you are weary, you are very tired from working hard at something, and you want to stop.

eroding Something that is eroding is being slowly scraped away a little at a time, often by the force of moving water or strong wind.