Justin and the Best Biscuits

Discussion Questions:

1.  What is Justin's main problem in the story?

2.  What are some things Justin does that shows he may have been to the ranch before?

3.  What do you think is Grandpa's opinion about chores?

4.  Grandpa uses the phrase, "Tears Bathe the Soul".  What do you think it means?

5.  Why do you think the author wrote the story?

6.  What are some things Grandpa does to make Justin feel better?

7.  Why does Justin feel guilty after breakfast?

8.  What are some different things Justin sees while inspecting fence with Grandpa?

9.  Where do the two eat lunch?  Where do they keep all their utensils?

Vocab:

Vocabulary:
 

Reluctant: Someone who does not want to do something

Rumpled: something that is wrinkled or messy

Surge: when you feel something suddenly and very strongly

Inspecting: someone who is looking at something very carefully

Taut: Something that is very tight

Untangled: when you untie something

Resounded: Something that is filled with sound

Lurked: something that waited quietly