A tall tale is a story about make-believe characters. This tall tale is about two very tiny heroes, Tyler‘and Ramén, and their cowboy friend, Wrangler Rob. Tyler and Ramén had just arrived in Texas. They planned to visit their friend, Wrangler Rob, who had the sgreenest pasture in Texas. As they approached his ranch, they heard a loud rumbling noise. “Good golly, I reckon that’s an earthquake!” shouted ‘Tyler “That's no earthquake? Ramén shouted back. “That’s a stampede! Wrangler Rob’s cows are headed straight for that cliff We have to rescue them!” [Koya“We're tiny! How can we stop the stampede without getting trampled?” asked Tyler. “Wrangler Rob's horse, Stas is as quick as lightning, He'll help us. said Ramén. “But we better run!” When ‘Tyler and Ramén arrived, huffing and puffing, they found Star nibbling on some hay. He didn’t notice them as they climbed up and into his ears “Hurry.” panted Rainén into Stars right car, “You have to stop the stampede!” “Lead the cows away from the cliff shouted Tyler into Star’s let ear Star whinnied and took off. He raced up and down the rolling green hills Finally, he rounded up the cows and brought them back. i: to the ranch. q Wrangler Rob came out of the house as Star was herding the last cow into the pen. “Whoo-wee! You're one smart horse, Star! You saved my cows,” said Wrangler Rob, He grinned with pride and gave Star a juicy red apple. Star took the treat and lowered his head. Ramén and ‘Tyler jumped out of the horse's ears and high- fived each other. Vink Ly “Well, 'l bel” said Wrangler Rob when he een La spotted the duo. “Wait until you hear how Star Pah aor ae saved the day!” CoS Seman dT oe Ramen and Tyler winked at Star as Wrangler Rob began the story. —Claire Franzenrea ae hus 1. This story takes place in — A. the city B. a barn . the country D. ona beach “The stampeding cows were heading towards — Aad B. the ranch €. Tyler and Ramén D. Wrangler Rob 3. Where were Tyler and Ramén when Star Founded up the cows? A. ona fence rail B. waiting at Wrangler Rob's ranch . riding inside Star's ears D. clinging to Sta’ tall” ‘the letter of the best definition of lined word. gler Rob had the greenest pasture in lands C. rocks D. playground rumbling sound was stampede. storm that has high winds and a lot under the earth’ surface ‘machine used in the post office ‘of animals running wildly Write the letter of the best answer for each question. 4. Star knew how to stop the stampede because — ‘A. Wrangler Rob gave him an apple BB. he read about it in a book C. he did the same thing every day D. Tyler and Ramén told him what to do 5. Wrangler Rob probably did not thank Tyler and Ramén because — A. Star told him not to B. he didn't know they had helped CC. he did not have good manners . they ran away before he saw them How can we stop the stampede without seeng wane Alest B. stepped on and crushed C. pushed around D. bounced up and down 4, Rob’ horse, Star, whinnied and galloped away. ‘A. whined in a erankey way B. turned in a circle . kicked up his feet . neighed in a gentle way 5. "Well be!” said Wrangler Rob when he spotted the duc. Ac horse B. pair . rain D. earthquakeThe long e vowel sound /&/ can be spelled in Write all the words in the sentences that several ways. Look at these examples: have the long e sound. Then underline the asin ski lettors that spell the long e sound In each vy as in happy word: eas inhe Write the word in each group that has the long e sound. 8. Fifty of Billys friends came on their skis. en a 9. They brought a fancy strawberry shortcake. tt) ue 10, Tina said it was the best time she ever had. 3. belly men fies «toe 4, bike = me deck fern 5. mend mess mole friendly The story “Tyler and Rann tothe Rescuet” cakes place in Texas. Words in the story describe the setting. Look at the chart. It describes the land in Texas. 6. Billy was so happy that he had a party. 7. He invited Sandy, Lisa, and Tina. Colors Landforms blue hi ‘green pastures brown cliffs * Plan to make a travel booklet describing a place you know and like Pretend you are a travel agent. Choose & place and ‘then make a chart lke the one shown. * Write about the place you chose. Use the words from your chart to describe the place. Then draw a picure of the place. Be sure the picture includes the details you described. Bor A, Card