1. THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD By: Lynne Reid Banks

2. INTRODUCTION Looking at the cover of the book, make a prediction about what you think the story is about? (Only if you haven’t already read it…) What do you think is important about the key in the lock? Why do you think it has a red ribbon on it?

3. INTRODUCTION The Indian in the Cupboard is about a boy named Omri, a special cabinet, and a very special Indian toy. Let’s work on vocabulary for the first four chapters… You will write part of the vocabulary today and part tomorrow.

4. THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD VOCABULARY CompostA mixture of dead leaves, and old fruits and vegetables RigidStiff and not flexible; not giving in CoherentConsistent, staying together IntricateComplex design, having many parts that are connected

5. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 1 1. How did Omri feel about Patrick’s gift? Why? 2. Why is the key that fits in Omris cupboard special? 3. What have we learned about Omri so far? 4. How did the Indian come to life? 5. What is the Indian’s reaction to Omri? 6. What is Omri’s reaction to the Indian?

6. THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD VOCABULARY ScarcelyBarely, hardly AbsurdFoolish or false Forlornlylonely or sad Trancea time when someone is not completely awake or aware of what is going on around them Perilsomething that causes or may cause injury, loss, or destruction reluctantnot wanting to do something

7. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 2 1. Why was Omri late to school? 2. Why does Omri decide not to tell Patrick about the Indian? 3. Why is Omri worried about the Indian while he is at school? 4. Why is Omri upset when he gets home from school? 5. What does Little Bear think about the food and drink the Omri gives him? 6. What is Little Bear’s reaction when Omri turns off the lamp?

8. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 3 1. What did Omri wonder about the cupboard? What did he find out? 2. Does Little Bear like the teepee that Omri made from scratch or the toy teepee that he made in the cupboard? Why? 3. What does Little Bear think about Omri’s bedroom? 4. What does Omri learn about Little Bear that shocks him? What does this make Omri realize about Little Bear? 5. What is the next thing that Omri brings to life for Little Bear? What does Little Bear name it? Where does Omri bring them?

9. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 4 1. Give some examples of some things outside that look a lot different to Little Bear and Crazy Horse than they do to Omri? 2. What does Little Bear want Omri to make for him, but Omri refuses? 3. What does Little Bear think Omri learns at school? 4. What happens to Little Bear when Omri is carrying the box holding Little Bear and Crazy Horse back to his bedroom? 5. What does Omri do to help Little Bear’s injury first? 6. What does Omri do when he realizes he is not able to help Little Bear?