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What is implied by the statement 'The sight of the food maddened him'?
What is implied by the statement 'The sight of the food maddened him'?
Why did the seagull’s parents threaten and cajole him to fly?
Why did the seagull’s parents threaten and cajole him to fly?
How do bird parents communicate with their young ones, as mentioned in the text?
How do bird parents communicate with their young ones, as mentioned in the text?
Why is learning to fly described as a natural act for birds in the text?
Why is learning to fly described as a natural act for birds in the text?
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In the context of the text, why is it important for young birds to overcome their fear and make their first flight?
In the context of the text, why is it important for young birds to overcome their fear and make their first flight?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Meanings
- The word "fly" can have different meanings depending on the context, such as controlling an aircraft, moving through the air using wings, or displaying a flag on a long pole.
- Phrases like "fly a flag", "fly into rage", "fly along", "fly high", and "fly the coop" all have different meanings.
Two Stories about Flying
- The first story is about a young seagull who is afraid to fly with his brothers and sister.
- The second story is about a pilot who is lost in storm clouds.
The Young Seagull's Story
- The young seagull was alone on his ledge because his brothers and sister had already flown away the day before.
- He was afraid to fly because of the great expanse of sea beneath him and the long distance down.
- His parents had tried to encourage him to fly, but he failed to muster up the courage.
- The seagull's parents had come around the ledge, calling to him, upbraiding him, and threatening to let him starve unless he flew away.
Additional Activities
- Comparing and contrasting the young seagull's experience with a baby learning to walk.
- Discussing the phantom plane in the second story: was it real or just the pilot's imagination?
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Description
Test your understanding of matching phrases with their correct meanings. In this quiz, you will match phrases related to flying with their corresponding definitions from the sentences provided.
