“The Tail” by Joyce Hansen



“The Tail” by Joyce Hansen

Provide a definition for inference in your own words.

Anticipation Guide:

|Statement |Your Opinion |The author’s opinion |

|Older siblings should not be made to baby-sit | | |

|younger siblings. | | |

|Children who are being looked after should obey | | |

|the baby-sitter. | | |

|It is acceptable for baby-sitters to “bend the | | |

|rules” set out by parents and make their own | | |

|decisions. | | |

1. Based on her words and actions, how does Tasha feel about baby-sitting for her brother?

2. Based on the dialogue on p. 179, how would you describe Tasha’s mother? Explain!

3. What is the main conflict in this story? How is it resolved?

On the back of this paper please complete p. 188 (1-4 ALL PARTS) in complete sentences.

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