Tops and Bottoms

Front

What are crops?

Back

Plants grown on a farm for food.

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Front

How does Bear's house change throughout the story?

Back

Each picture shows Bear sleeping and the shutter falling off, indicating that time has passed and Bear is too lazy to fix his house.

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Front

What part of the crop did Bear want the second time?

Back

Bear wanted the bottoms, specifically celery, broccoli, and lettuce.

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Front

What did Hare do with the crops he grew?

Back

Hare sold the crops at a vegetable stand.

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CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What part of the crop did Bear want first?

Back

Bear wanted the tops, specifically carrots, radishes, and beets.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the significance of the tops and bottoms in the story?

Back

The tops and bottoms represent different parts of the crops that can be harvested and sold.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What lesson can be learned from Bear's laziness?

Back

The story illustrates the consequences of laziness and the importance of taking action.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What vegetables are considered tops in the story?

Back

Carrots, radishes, and beets.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Front

What vegetables are considered bottoms in the story?

Back

Celery, broccoli, and lettuce.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does the author convey the passage of time in the story?

Back

Through the repeated imagery of Bear sleeping and the condition of his house.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3