Chapter One

Chapter One: Birthday Presents

  • Write your chapter one summary. What happened?
  • Omri was disappointed with the gift Patrick gave him. Why do you think Omri felt this way?
  • What would you do if one of your toys came to life?
  • Why do you think Omri kept the Indian, even after it injured him?
  • Which object is magical, the cupboard or the key?
  • Does the Indian belong to Omri? Explain.
  • How would you feel if you were the Indian? How would you feel if you were Omri? Explain.

Vocabulary

Use your dictionary to look up definitions for each word below as used in the story. With each definition, include the page number and sentence where the word is used in the chapter.
Then create a word search and crossword puzzle.
Put your first name and last name initial in the title. When you finish each puzzle in the online builder, print, complete and submit to your teacher.



petrified
quivered
minute
minuscule
miniature
defiant
coherent
ferocious
baffled
bandolier