Squirrel_Cop

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"Squirrel Cop" (The story is in two parts.) Directions: Please listen to the story as many times as you feel is necessary. Copy and answer these questions. Your answers should be in complete sentences. This assignment is due on September 8, 2009, at the beginning of class.

Questions:

What are the most important events in this story?

What makes them so important?

What are some examples of creative word choice (e.g. adjectives, verbs) that helped make this story interesting? What else helped make this story interesting?

This story is about the mishaps of a rookie. Share a memorable experience when you were a new member. Compare your experience to the experience of this police officer.

Draw one picture for this story and explain the significance of your choice using a few sentences.

Write a reflection on this story from the squirrel's point of view. How does the squirrel view the characters in the story? The events as the story unfolded?