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What was visible from the airplane window as Jenny and Mike approached Elling Valley?
What was visible from the airplane window as Jenny and Mike approached Elling Valley?
- A river winding through mountains
- Enormous, circular marks in a cornfield (correct)
- A sprawling city
- A large forest
The Summers family had previously lived in a house with a large yard.
The Summers family had previously lived in a house with a large yard.
False (B)
Where was the Summers' new house located in Elling Valley?
Where was the Summers' new house located in Elling Valley?
near the top of a hill
Mr. Summers told Jenny and Mike they could explore the area on the following ______.
Mr. Summers told Jenny and Mike they could explore the area on the following ______.
Match the room in the house with its description:
Match the room in the house with its description:
Flashcards
Corn circles
Corn circles
Circular patterns in a cornfield, as if something large pressed down the corn.
Elling Valley
Elling Valley
Elling Valley is a rural area characterized by farmlands.
New Home
New Home
The family is transitioning from apartment living to living in a house with a yard.
Delayed exploration
Delayed exploration
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Reason for the move
Reason for the move
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Study Notes
- The story is set in Elling Valley.
- Jenny and Mike are looking out of the airplane window.
- Mike asks his dad, Mr. Summers, when they'll land, and Mr. Summers replies in about three minutes.
- Jenny points out enormous, circular marks in a cornfield below, resembling impressions from a giant doughnut cutter.
- Mike is curious about the marks, and Jenny suggests it was the wind, but notes the circles are weird.
- The airplane lands at Elling Valley Airport.
- The Summers family starts their new life there.
- Mr. Summers has a new job in Elling Valley.
- Jenny and Mike have not lived in the country before.
- Elling Valley is a town surrounded by farmland.
- They will be living in a house for the first time.
- They previously lived in an apartment building.
- Their new house is located near the top of a hill and has a large yard.
- Jenny asks if they can explore.
- Mr. Summers says they cannot explore immediately because there is a lot to do, and everyone needs to help.
- Mrs. Summers welcomes them to their new home, pointing out the dining room, kitchen, and living room.
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The Summers family starts a new life in Elling Valley. Jenny and Mike observe strange circular marks in a cornfield from the airplane. They are excited to live in a house in the countryside after living in an apartment.
