CKLA Unit 1 Lesson 6 (Read-Aloud)

You heard that Mole and Rat were returning home after being out all day. On their way back home with Rat leading the way, and Mole following obediently behind, Mole comes across something soft and subtle. What does Mole notice?

• Mole finds a hard and rough object.
• Mole smells his home.

• Mole sees a bright and shiny stone.
• Mole hears a loud noise in the bushes.

Rat continues his advance toward his own home instead of stopping with Mole because he ​ (a)   and can't hear Mole well.

• can smell snow approaching
• doesn't care what Mole wants
• is afraid of the dark
• is too tired to visit Mole's home
• is looking for food

When Mole catches up with Rat, Mole breaks down into tears because Mole is ​ (a)   , and ​ (b)   .

• confused about where he is.
• angry at Rat for leaving him behind.
• happy to see Rat after a long time.
• torn between wanting to see his old home
• his friendship with Rat

Rat decides to go back and find Mole’s old home, even though

Rat is hungry and cold. Which theme do you think fits in this part of the story?

• Loyalty

• Friendship

• Hospitality

• Responsibility