Tops and Bottoms Written by: Janet Stevens Genre: Animal Fantasy Skill: Author’s Purpose

Say It! bottom bottom cheated cheated clever clever crops crops lazy lazy partners partners wealth wealth

More Words to Know debtcornstalk

bottom the lowest part

cheated did business or played in a way that was not honest

clever bright; intelligent; having a quick mind

crops plants grown for food

lazy not willing to work or be active

partners members of a company or firm who share risks and profits of the business

wealth a large quantity; riches

No one has ever been to the bottom of the ocean.

No one has ever been to the bottom of the ocean..

The workers were lazy and did not want to work.

The king shared his wealth with his people.

The farmer sold his crops at the market.

She cheated on the test and was very dishonest.

The fox was very clever when he caught the mouse.

The fox was very clever when he caught the mouse.

The people were partners and owned the business together.

The people were partners and owned the business together.

Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.

bottom

cheated

clever

crops

lazy

partners

wealth

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Review Pages p How are Bear and Hare different? 2. How can you tell that this story is a folktale? 3. What is Hare’s main problem? How does he plan to solve it? 4. What is wrong with Bear’s share of the crops? 5. Summarize what has happened so far.

Review Pages p Why does Hare want Bear to be his business partner? 2. What has Hare done to get what he needs? What does Bear decide to do as a result of his last deal? Why? 3. How did Hare’s life change as a result of being partners with Bear? 4. Do Bear and Hare remain friends in the end?

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