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What did Jody's father use to draw out the poison from the rattlesnake bite?
What did Jody's father use to draw out the poison from the rattlesnake bite?
- Cold water
- The heart and liver of a doe (correct)
- A special medicine
- A plant
Jody was anxious and unable to think about the fawn after his father's accident.
Jody was anxious and unable to think about the fawn after his father's accident.
False (B)
What does Jody want to do with the fawn he is worried about?
What does Jody want to do with the fawn he is worried about?
He wants to find it and raise it.
Jody's father describes the event as a ______ shave.
Jody's father describes the event as a ______ shave.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
What does Jody plan to bring home?
What does Jody plan to bring home?
Jody's father saved his life by using the doe's liver.
Jody's father saved his life by using the doe's liver.
What did Jody's mother express when he told her about the fawn?
What did Jody's mother express when he told her about the fawn?
Jody knew the fawn was a male because its spots were all in a __________.
Jody knew the fawn was a male because its spots were all in a __________.
Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
Flashcards
What happened to Jody's father?
What happened to Jody's father?
Jody's father was poisoned and nearly died. His life was saved by using the liver of a doe.
How did the doe save Penny's life?
How did the doe save Penny's life?
The doe's liver was used to create a medicine that cured Jody's father, who was known as Penny.
Why does Jody want to bring the fawn home?
Why does Jody want to bring the fawn home?
Jody feels it's the right thing to do because the doe was killed to save his father, and he wants to prevent the fawn from starving.
How does Jody know the fawn is a male?
How does Jody know the fawn is a male?
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How does Jody describe the fawn's spots?
How does Jody describe the fawn's spots?
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Dilated pupils
Dilated pupils
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Close Shave
Close Shave
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Keep your head
Keep your head
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Hemmed in
Hemmed in
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Raise a fawn
Raise a fawn
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Study Notes
Jody's Fawn - Study Notes
- Home Remedies: Quick cures for minor injuries often use household items instead of a doctor.
- Jody's Father: Bitten by a rattlesnake, Jody's father used a fawn's heart and liver in an attempt to draw out the poison.
- Penny's Condition: Jody's father was in a critical condition, with dilated pupils and a close escape from death.
- Fawn's Fate: Jody was concerned about the fawn left without its mother.
- Jody's Decision: Jody decided to find the fawn, believing it would be ungrateful if it were left to starve.
- Finding the Fawn: Jody, with Mill-wheel's help, went to look for the fawn, but it proved impossible to find.
- Buzzards: Buzzards were seen scavenging the dead doe, making it harder for Jody to find a faint's trace.
- Faun's Condition: The fawn was found weak, not able to move, and in a state of apparent shock.
- Jody's Care: Jody carried the fawn home, fed it milk, and looked after it lovingly.
Comprehension Check - Study Notes
- Jody's Father: His father was bitten by a rattlesnake.
- Doe's Act: The doe sacrificed itself to save Jody's father.
- Fawn's Home: Jody sought to bring the fawn home because it had no mother.
- Sex of Fawn: Jody's observation of the fawn's spots indicated it was male.
- Fear of Losing Fawn: Jody was unwilling to share his joy for fear of the fawn's loss.
- The Fawn's Response: The fawn responded joyfully to Jody's care, showing that it was grateful.
Additional Study Points
- Vocabulary: Note key terms and their meanings (e.g., "dilated," "close shave").
- Character Development: Explore how Jody's character changes throughout the story.
- Themes: Consider themes like responsibility, gratitude, and the bond between humans and animals.
- Story Structure: Recognizing the different plot points and how they build the narrative.
- Author's Message: Exploring possible messages the author intends to convey towards the reader.
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