Think About “A Chill in the Air”
Check Your Understanding
Make a story map like the one below and complete it. Tell what happens in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the story on pages 154–155.
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1. Paul moved into his new _____.
2. Mr. Brown gave Paul _____.
3. Paul asked Mr. Brown _____.
4. Paul listened to _____.
5. It was about _____.
6. Each time the boy saw an owl, _____.
7. Something started to pound on _____.
8. Paul felt _____.
9. The sound was caused by _____.
Expand Your Vocabulary
Read the sentences.
10. The story was about a man in a new home.
11. Paul was so scared.
12. “There is something awful inside the walls!” he cried.
Work with a group to think of other words that mean new, scared, and awful. Make a list. Then say each sentence with a new word.
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Write about Characters 
13. Choose a character from a story you know. Write sentences to describe the character.
13. Yaoh was a poor boy. He was wise to listen to the eagle. He was content with a few coins.