What natural event is the main setting of the story
An ice storm
A flash flood
A heatwave
An earthquake
What happens to the pheasants during the ice storm?
Their eyes freeze shut/ sat in roadside ditches/freezing in storm
Why do the farmers go outside during the storm?
To kill, “harvest” the vulnerable pheasants. / Move livestock in barns
What do the boys finally do to the pheasants?
they hit them
they steal them
they cover them with coats
they stare at them
Why does Heynen create uncertainty about what the boys will do?
To introduce new characters
To make the setting clearer
To build tension
What realization seems to change the boys’ behaviour?
Any answer... as long as it fits
What is the main conflict in the story?
Farmers clubbing the pheasants
Boys vs. the storm
Boys vs. farmers
Decide how to respond to vulnerable pheasants
Which theme best fits the story?
Compassion can influence our choices
People should avoid bad weather
Adults always make better decisions
Rate the short story
any answer...
Who are the predators and the prey in the story?
Farmers= predators, Pheasants= prey
