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<h4>Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-A R-A-C-E-A-C-E R-A-A'''" as instructed in class.</h4>
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      '''According to the story, how was the monkey able to free himself from his unlawful sentence ?'''
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      '''Use two details from the passage to support your response.''' '''USE: (P1)R-A-A (P2)R-A-C-E-A-C-E (P3)R-A-A'''
  
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<br><br>'''<h4>THE MONKEY'S FIDDLE</h4>'''
  
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Hunger and want forced Monkey one day to forsake his land and to seek elsewhere among strangers for much-needed work. Bulbs, earth beans, scorpions, insects, and such things were completely exhausted in his own land. But fortunately, he received, for the time being, shelter with a great uncle of his, Orang Outang, who lived in another part of the country.
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<br>'''<h5>8 Affordable and Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids</h5>'''
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When he had worked for quite a while he wanted to return home, and as recompense, his great uncle gave him a fiddle and a bow and arrow and told him that with the bow and arrow he could hit anything he desired, and with the fiddle, he could force anything to dance.
  
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<br>These entertaining and educational activities will keep kids' brains and bodies busy while indoors.
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The first he met upon his return to his own land was Brer Wolf. This old fellow told him all the news and also that he had since early morning been attempting to stalk a deer, but all in vain.
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<br><br>CONCERNS ABOUT coronavirus have shuttered schools, sports and activities around the country, sending parents scrambling for ways to keep their kids occupied for the next several weeks. Ten ways to get back to normal routines while also keeping middle schoolers' brains and bodies active. And bonus: Most of these games and activities don't involve any screen time.
 
  
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<br>'''Jigsaw Puzzles'''
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Then Monkey laid before him all the wonders of the bow and arrow that he carried on his back and assured him if he could but see the deer he would bring it down for him. When Wolf showed him the deer, Monkey was ready and down fell the deer.
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<br>A puzzle can be a great collaborative activity for siblings at home. Plus, while they're piecing together the puzzles, they're also learning skills and lessons such as shape recognition, patience and delayed gratification. Families who want to get the parents involved can opt for more difficult puzzles.
 
  
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They made a good meal together, but instead of Wolf being thankful, jealousy overmastered him and he begged for the bow and arrow. When Monkey refused to give it to him, he thereupon began to threaten him with his greater strength, and so when Jackal passed by, Wolf told him that Monkey had stolen his bow and arrow. After Jackal had heard both of them, he declared himself unqualified to settle the case alone, and he proposed that they bring the matter to the court of Lion, Tiger, and the other animals. In the meantime, he declared he would take possession of what had been the cause of their quarrel, so that it would be safe, as he said. But he immediately brought to earth all that was eatable, so there was a long time of slaughter before Monkey and Wolf agreed to have the affair in court.
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Dust off some of the old board games. Monopoly or Monopoly Junior are fun ways to practice math skills, while also teaching kids ideas such as saving, spending and other money-management concepts. Scrabble Junior stretches vocabulary skills. Classic card games like Go Fish, Old Maid and Uno are fun to pull out too, along with newer games such as Sleeping Queens. At less than $10, card games are very affordable, and board games aren't that much more with starting prices around $15.
 
  
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<br>'''Indoor Basketball'''
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Monkey's evidence was weak, and to make it worse, Jackal's testimony was against him. Jackal thought that in this way it would be easier to obtain the bow and arrow from Wolf for himself.
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An over-the-door basketball hoop and miniature ball is a great way for kids to get some exercise while stuck indoors. They can practice shooting or layups on their own, or they can enlist siblings for games like knockout and "horse". Indoor basketball sets tend to start at around $20.
 
  
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<br>'''Marble Runs'''
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And so fell the sentence against Monkey. Theft was looked upon as a great wrong; he must be imprisoned.
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Constructing a marble run is a great way for kids to build their motor skills, use logic to figure out ways to keep the marble from stopping in the middle of the track and enjoy a sense of accomplishment at completing the project. At $29.99, this 80-piece National Geographic marble run is a good value for the money. Plus, kids will delight in watching the 15 glow-in-the-dark marbles gleam as they zip through the run.
 
  
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<br>'''Lego Kits'''
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The fiddle was still at his side, and he received as a last favor from the court the right to play a tune on it.
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Fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving and cause-and-effect concepts are just some lessons kids can learn with Legos. You can purchase a basic box of bricks or go for themed sets like Disney Frozen II or dinosaur kits, among other options. These sets range in price from about $14.99 to $34.99.
 
  
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<br>'''Mad Libs'''
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He was a master player of his time, and in addition to this came the wonderful power of his charmed fiddle. Thus, when he struck the first note of "Cockcrow" upon it, the court began at once to show an unusual and spontaneous liveliness, and before he came to the first waltzing turn of the old tune the whole court was dancing like a whirlwind.
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Mad Libs are a hilarious way for kids to brush up on their parts of speech. Children will cement concepts such as nouns, verbs and adjectives while coming up with ridiculous stories related to certain themes. These word games are some of the cheapest laughs around. Search for free, printable templates online or purchase Mad Lib booklets for less than $5 a pop.
 
  
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<br>'''Indoor Snowballs'''
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Over and over, quicker and quicker, sounded the tune of "Cockcrow" on the charmed fiddle, until some of the dancers, exhausted, fell down, although still keeping their feet in motion. But Monkey, musician as he was, heard and saw nothing of what had happened around him. With his head placed lovingly against the instrument, and his eyes half-closed, he played on, keeping time ever with his foot.
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An indoor snowball fight is a fun way to burn off some energy as a family, while also ensuring that no one gets hurt and nothing in the house gets damaged. At $19.99, this 30-piece snowball kit is sure to get kids pelting soft snowballs at one another, while also running and laughing together.
 
  
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<br>'''Reading Aloud'''
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Wolf was the first to cry out in pleading tones breathlessly, "Please stop, Cousin Monkey! For love's sake, please stop!"
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Reading aloud is beneficial for older and younger children, as it helps them grapple with difficult issues, reduces stress, improves vocabulary and comprehension and introduces them to literature they might otherwise ignore. Now is the perfect time to get started: Invite children into the magical wizarding world of "Harry Potter," the family adventures of "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" and "The Penderwicks," the heartwarming tale of "Because of Winn-Dixie," the historical memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming" and many more.
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But Monkey did not even hear him. Over and over sounded the resistless waltz of "Cockcrow."
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After a while, Lion showed signs of fatigue, and when he had gone the round once more with his young lion wife, he growled as he passed Monkey, "My whole kingdom is yours, ape, if you just stop playing."
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"I do not want it," answered Monkey, "but withdraw the sentence and give me my bow and arrow, and you, Wolf, acknowledge that you stole it from me."
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"I acknowledge, I acknowledge!" cried Wolf, while Lion cried, at the same instant, that he withdrew the sentence.
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Monkey gave them just a few more turns of the "Cockcrow," gathered up his bow and arrow, and seated himself high up in the nearest camel thorn tree.
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The court and other animals were so afraid that he might begin again that they hastily disbanded to new parts of the world

Latest revision as of 18:38, 21 July 2020

Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-A R-A-C-E-A-C-E R-A-A" as instructed in class.



      According to the story, how was the monkey able to free himself from his unlawful sentence ?
      Use two details from the passage to support your response. USE: (P1)R-A-A (P2)R-A-C-E-A-C-E (P3)R-A-A


THE MONKEY'S FIDDLE

Hunger and want forced Monkey one day to forsake his land and to seek elsewhere among strangers for much-needed work. Bulbs, earth beans, scorpions, insects, and such things were completely exhausted in his own land. But fortunately, he received, for the time being, shelter with a great uncle of his, Orang Outang, who lived in another part of the country.

When he had worked for quite a while he wanted to return home, and as recompense, his great uncle gave him a fiddle and a bow and arrow and told him that with the bow and arrow he could hit anything he desired, and with the fiddle, he could force anything to dance.

The first he met upon his return to his own land was Brer Wolf. This old fellow told him all the news and also that he had since early morning been attempting to stalk a deer, but all in vain.

Then Monkey laid before him all the wonders of the bow and arrow that he carried on his back and assured him if he could but see the deer he would bring it down for him. When Wolf showed him the deer, Monkey was ready and down fell the deer.

They made a good meal together, but instead of Wolf being thankful, jealousy overmastered him and he begged for the bow and arrow. When Monkey refused to give it to him, he thereupon began to threaten him with his greater strength, and so when Jackal passed by, Wolf told him that Monkey had stolen his bow and arrow. After Jackal had heard both of them, he declared himself unqualified to settle the case alone, and he proposed that they bring the matter to the court of Lion, Tiger, and the other animals. In the meantime, he declared he would take possession of what had been the cause of their quarrel, so that it would be safe, as he said. But he immediately brought to earth all that was eatable, so there was a long time of slaughter before Monkey and Wolf agreed to have the affair in court.

Monkey's evidence was weak, and to make it worse, Jackal's testimony was against him. Jackal thought that in this way it would be easier to obtain the bow and arrow from Wolf for himself.

And so fell the sentence against Monkey. Theft was looked upon as a great wrong; he must be imprisoned.

The fiddle was still at his side, and he received as a last favor from the court the right to play a tune on it.

He was a master player of his time, and in addition to this came the wonderful power of his charmed fiddle. Thus, when he struck the first note of "Cockcrow" upon it, the court began at once to show an unusual and spontaneous liveliness, and before he came to the first waltzing turn of the old tune the whole court was dancing like a whirlwind.

Over and over, quicker and quicker, sounded the tune of "Cockcrow" on the charmed fiddle, until some of the dancers, exhausted, fell down, although still keeping their feet in motion. But Monkey, musician as he was, heard and saw nothing of what had happened around him. With his head placed lovingly against the instrument, and his eyes half-closed, he played on, keeping time ever with his foot.

Wolf was the first to cry out in pleading tones breathlessly, "Please stop, Cousin Monkey! For love's sake, please stop!"

But Monkey did not even hear him. Over and over sounded the resistless waltz of "Cockcrow."

After a while, Lion showed signs of fatigue, and when he had gone the round once more with his young lion wife, he growled as he passed Monkey, "My whole kingdom is yours, ape, if you just stop playing."

"I do not want it," answered Monkey, "but withdraw the sentence and give me my bow and arrow, and you, Wolf, acknowledge that you stole it from me."

"I acknowledge, I acknowledge!" cried Wolf, while Lion cried, at the same instant, that he withdrew the sentence.

Monkey gave them just a few more turns of the "Cockcrow," gathered up his bow and arrow, and seated himself high up in the nearest camel thorn tree.

The court and other animals were so afraid that he might begin again that they hastily disbanded to new parts of the world